Why does ebay ask the proof that the item is in my possession

smartie1976

sysboy wrote: »

I am a new ebayer(1 month) with 8 100% feedback. I want to sell a new Nokia N95 8G bought from others, because I dont want it. Of course the item is in my possession, but there is no proof.

In that case technically you're a new seller, selling a high value electrical item. That's the reason, because this type of item is commonly used/sold in scams on ebay.

As someone else has asked did you use your own photos etc.

If you can provide as much info as possible in your listing (why you're selling it - if it's an unwanted upgrade or not wanted after an upgrade etc, with lots of photos (watermarked if possible) ebay shouldn't usually have a problem.

Advise ebay you don't have proof of purchase as it was a contract phone from your mobile supplier in XXXX (Whenever you got the item originally)

kevinyork

Actually, I can understand the frustration whenyou are genuinely selling something but Im pleased to see eBay doing something about the risk of scammers. eBay has such a bad reputation for scams and anything they can do to eliminate such people is welcome.

missile

Take a photo of the camera with something bearing your name and address, like a utility bill.

I want to sell a new Nokia N95 8G bought from others

surely you got a receipt?

Maybe eBay suspect it was stolen?

sysboy

smartie1976 wrote: »

In that case technically you're a new seller, selling a high value electrical item. That's the reason, because this type of item is commonly used/sold in scams on ebay.

As someone else has asked did you use your own photos etc.

If you can provide as much info as possible in your listing (why you're selling it - if it's an unwanted upgrade or not wanted after an upgrade etc, with lots of photos (watermarked if possible) ebay shouldn't usually have a problem.

Advise ebay you don't have proof of purchase as it was a contract phone from your mobile supplier in XXXX (Whenever you got the item originally)

Thanks.
I used my own photos. But the description is partial copied from others. This is my first time to sell something via ebay.

brownbake

missile wrote: »

Take a photo of the camera with something bearing your name and address, like a utility bill.

surely you got a receipt?

Maybe eBay suspect it was stolen?

NOT like a utility bill!! Get a daily paper and write your username on paper next to it. If you do want to use a utility bill just use a close up of your passport instead!! Doh:cool:

brownbake

sysboy wrote: »

Thanks.
I used my own photos. But the description is partial copied from others. This is my first time to sell something via ebay.

You are not allowed to copy other peoples adverts. If they see it it will be pulled.

missile

brownbake wrote: »

NOT like a utility bill!! Get a daily paper and write your username on paper next to it. If you do want to use a utility bill just use a close up of your passport instead!! Doh:cool:

Why not a utility bill?

molerat

brownbake wrote: »

NOT like a utility bill!! Get a daily paper and write your username on paper next to it. If you do want to use a utility bill just use a close up of your passport instead!! Doh:cool:

For sending to eBay, not for the listing photo !! Doh :rotfl:

missile

molerat wrote: »

For sending to eBay, not for the listing photo !! Doh :rotfl:

That is exactly what I suggested in response to OPs post.

No need for the sarcastic comments = Doh :rotfl: