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    eBay cracking down on PS3 pre-sales

    eBay is cancelling all PS3 auctions and has sent out these requirements to appeal the cancellation.

    Due to the high demand and limited supply of this item we are taking stronger measures to protect both buyers and sellers in the eBay community. Currently, eBay is not permitting “Pre-Sale” of this item, and sellers who list it on eBay must have physical possession of the products at time of listing.

    It is necessary that you provide information by fax that confirms your identity and allows us to review your current business practices. You will need to send all of the following:

    1. A copy of the front and back of your driver's license or other government issued ID.

    2. A copy of a recent credit card statement or utility bill clearly showing your billing address as proof of your registration information. Please remove any account numbers before sending.

    3. Copies of manufacturer invoices or any other documentation showing purchase or possession of items listed for sale prior to your account suspension. This includes purchase records and related documentation from suppliers and/or other third parties.

    4. Written acknowledgement that you have read and that you understand the eBay User Agreement. A link to the User Agreement can be found at the bottom of most eBay pages.

    5. Written acknowledgement that you have read and understand eBay’s categorization policy.

    *** Important ***
    All contact information listed on the documents that you submit with your appeal must be consistent with the contact information listed on your registered eBay account. If any differences exist, you must provide an explanation for these discrepancies, as well as documentation that confirms your explanation.

    If your eBay contact information is your work address, please send official documentation to validate this.

    Please fax the information requested above to:

    eBay, Attention: PA Appeals
    Fax number: 1-888-260-6355

    Relisting this item prior to providing the documentation mentioned above may result in the suspension of your eBay account. Please allow 12-24 hours after faxing in your information for a response.

    For your security, any documents submitted will be destroyed after your appeal has been reviewed.

    Do not respond to this email, as your reply will not be received.

    We appreciate your patience in this matter.


    Respectfully,
    Customer Support (Trust and Safety Department)
    eBay Inc "
    Link

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    Last edited by DarkwingChuck; 10-14-2006, 08:23 PM.
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    #2
    Re: eBay cracking down on PS3 pre-sales

    They really should do this for all game systems.

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      #3
      Re: eBay cracking down on PS3 pre-sales

      Smells like Sony is behind Door #1, looking to stifle eBay from its overpriced reselling during Christmas.
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        #4
        Re: eBay cracking down on PS3 pre-sales

        Its not so much overpriced reselling, as it is ever idiot wanting the same damn thing. Boy, I would laugh if a PS3 would have sold for over $1000... but now we will never know.
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          #5
          Re: eBay cracking down on PS3 pre-sales

          They can still be sold. They just have to do the things they mentioned.

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            #6
            Re: eBay cracking down on PS3 pre-sales

            You know it will still happen after they are released, won't it? Not presale, but that just means people would be in more of a rush for them.

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              #7
              Re: eBay cracking down on PS3 pre-sales

              Originally posted by Vessel of Jamos View Post
              Its not so much overpriced reselling, as it is ever idiot wanting the same damn thing. Boy, I would laugh if a PS3 would have sold for over $1000... but now we will never know.
              One of the pre-orders was at least 1650.00 (that's what it was with 18 hours left or so). I don't know if it escalated or if it got shut down before they cracked down, but I've been keeping a close eye since I managed to get one.

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                #8
                Re: eBay cracking down on PS3 pre-sales

                Originally posted by Caciss View Post
                They can still be sold. They just have to do the things they mentioned.
                Not until they're released. You have to prove physical possession.
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                  #9
                  Re: eBay cracking down on PS3 pre-sales

                  I don't know, it seems kinda lame, because they allow all sorts of other items to be sold on a "pre-sale" basis. But whatever, perhaps this will keep a few idiots from falling prey to scam artists.
                  Eat Smello.

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                    #10
                    Re: eBay cracking down on PS3 pre-sales

                    Originally posted by ChuckRich View Post
                    Not until they're released. You have to prove physical possession.
                    Okay, let me restate what I said. Since you can't read.

                    They just have to do the things they mentioned.
                    They just have to do the things they mentioned.

                    One of the things they mentioned:
                    3. Copies of manufacturer invoices or any other documentation showing purchase or possession of items listed for sale prior to your account suspension. This includes purchase records and related documentation from suppliers and/or other third parties.

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                      #11
                      Re: eBay cracking down on PS3 pre-sales

                      I can't wait to see what poor idiot fails to read the description closely and ends up purchasing a PS3 Box.

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                        #12
                        Re: eBay cracking down on PS3 pre-sales

                        Caciss, I'm pretty sure you still can't sell them as a "pre-sale," and the account info needed is for people who are still going try it and then raise a stink when their account is suspended.
                        Eat Smello.

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                          #13
                          Re: eBay cracking down on PS3 pre-sales

                          I can read. But your first sentence was "They can still be sold" which being present tense is incorrect. They can't be sold now, because nobody has them now. Also, nowhere does it say they will reinstate the auction if you provide everything, they can still choose not to.
                          Last edited by DarkwingChuck; 10-15-2006, 12:02 AM.
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                            #14
                            Re: eBay cracking down on PS3 pre-sales

                            its good to see them crack down and half of them are fakers anyway. i myself wouldnt send ebay all that kind of information, thats way to much documentation to be sending to any orginization i cant physicaly reach. im sure their security is good and they destroy any such information, but i dont feel comfortable suplying all that and probaly alot of sellers feel the same.

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                              #15
                              Re: eBay cracking down on PS3 pre-sales

                              Originally posted by PostulateMan View Post
                              One of the pre-orders was at least 1650.00
                              Originally posted by Karr Lord of Chaos View Post
                              but i dont feel comfortable suplying all that and probaly alot of sellers feel the same.
                              $1650 will go a long way toward assuaging those fears of supplying that information.

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