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Ebay Question

nanto3girls
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i want to buy something off ebay. If i use our ebay account,hubby will be able to see what i've looked at/bought, which i don't want, as it is his birthday present.


Would i be able to open a new ebay account,just to buy the item, or would sellers think i'm a bit dodgy,having an account with no purchases or sales.


Appreciate any help/advice. Thank you.

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  • aileenbo
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    Every account has to start somewhere, and it is perfectly acceptable to have multiple eBay accounts anyway (for example I have one for buying and one for selling).
    The only issue I foresee is that sellers can sometimes block purchases from zero feedback buyers but I don't and it's probably not the norm.
  • nanto3girls
    nanto3girls Posts: 5,974 Forumite
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    Thank you for your reply.
  • theonlywayisup
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    aileenbo wrote: »
    The only issue I foresee is that sellers can sometimes block purchases from zero feedback buyers but I don't and it's probably not the norm.

    It isn't the norm as it's a myth. A seller cannot block a buyer for having zero feedback.
  • nanto3girls
    nanto3girls Posts: 5,974 Forumite
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    Thank you for that.
  • soolin
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    theonlywayisup wrote: »
    It isn't the norm as it's a myth. A seller cannot block a buyer for having zero feedback.

    We used to be able to block zero feedback buyers as long as they also had no card registered on eBay, but I believe this is one of the seller preferences that has been removed (a lot have if you check). I can't check as I'm currently overseas and my internet connection is poor.
    I’m a Forum Ambassador and I support the Forum Team on the eBay, Auctions, Car Boot & Jumble Sales, Boost Your Income, Praise, Vents & Warnings, Overseas Holidays & Travel Planning , UK Holidays, Days Out & Entertainments boards. If you need any help on these boards, do let me know.. Please note that Ambassadors are not moderators. Any posts you spot in breach of the Forum Rules should be reported via the report button, or by emailing forumteam@moneysavingexpert.com.All views are my own and not the official line of MoneySavingExpert.
  • nanto3girls
    nanto3girls Posts: 5,974 Forumite
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    Thank you soolin.
  • martindow
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    soolin wrote: »
    I can't check as I'm currently overseas and my internet connection is poor.


    Soolin you naughty girl! Go and enjoy your holiday and have a few well deserved days off.
  • soolin
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    martindow wrote: »
    Soolin you naughty girl! Go and enjoy your holiday and have a few well deserved days off.

    I'm melting in the heat and am hiding indoors for a short while before venturing back outside!
    I’m a Forum Ambassador and I support the Forum Team on the eBay, Auctions, Car Boot & Jumble Sales, Boost Your Income, Praise, Vents & Warnings, Overseas Holidays & Travel Planning , UK Holidays, Days Out & Entertainments boards. If you need any help on these boards, do let me know.. Please note that Ambassadors are not moderators. Any posts you spot in breach of the Forum Rules should be reported via the report button, or by emailing forumteam@moneysavingexpert.com.All views are my own and not the official line of MoneySavingExpert.
  • lindens
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    I think you can buy off Ebay as a guest. Not sure how though
    You're not your * could have not of * Debt not dept *
  • nanto3girls
    nanto3girls Posts: 5,974 Forumite
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    Thank you for all the replies.


    i have ordered the item from a shop that can deliver it in time.
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