  
| Author: | cosmicray  | | Posted: | Dec 9, 2023 06:55 | | Subject: | Requirments for new sellers | | Viewed: | 345 times | | Topic: | Suggestions | | Status: | Open | | Vote: | [Yes|No] | |
|
| This is a suggestion to help prevent some of the recent problems with new seller
accounts.
In the beginning (2000 until a few years back) anyone could request selling privs,
and could sell here. The door was wide open, and it was occasionally abused.
The current mode is to receive at least one positive FB. Based on another thread
here, it is possible that is also being abused.
The suggestion is to request fees in advance for the first 45-60 day selling
period. The range of dates is such that at least one full month will be contained.
At the end of that time-frame, any fees not used would be refunded as a partial
refund. The amount charged would be nominal ($5 for example) but would also act
as a speed brake because it would limit how much can be sold during the time
frame (roughly $150). Someone who expects and intends to sell more, could pay
a larger initial fee, but would also face more verification prior to approval.
The advantage of doing this is that it would require someone to prove they exist
as a real person, via the payment. It may also expose someone trying to use a
stolen credit card.
The disadvantage is that it may limit participation from countries where electronic
payment is not possible.
I'm not 100% thrilled with this suggestion, but I think something needs to
be done to enhance validation and to limit the velocity of abuse.
Nita Rae
|
|
Message Has 7 Replies:  Re: Requirments for new sellers - PlanetEarthToys (118) | [...] so it would hinder the 'abuse' by not hindering it.. they just get a refund on the unused upfront fee payment when they have zero sales. they loose nothing while [...]
(5 months ago, Dec 9, 2023, to Suggestions) |
Re: Requirments for new sellers - Cob (3567)  | When I joined BrickLink I was very suspicious that this was a real site that actually shipped LEGO, I made my first purchases carefully. When I became a seller I was not sure [...]
(5 months ago, Dec 9, 2023, to Suggestions) |
| Re: Requirments for new sellers - TallyToyBricks (3780) | I voted yes, not because this is the best solution, but there needs to be some solution. If buyers don't trust the marketplace, eventually sales decline. BrickLink needs [...]
(5 months ago, Dec 9, 2023, to Suggestions) |
Re: Requirments for new sellers - 1001bricks (52410) | [...] Voted No, sorry. Last problem we've seen is an US scammer registered Aug 13, 2018. And it doesn't seem related to BL hack; new fake buyer accounts were created [...]
(5 months ago, Dec 9, 2023, to Suggestions) |
Re: Requirments for new sellers - CCBricks (2372) | I'm all for more secure vetting processes. I've been in the banking/finance world for over 25 years and I've seen a lot of scams roll through. While no plan or [...]
(5 months ago, Dec 10, 2023, to Suggestions) |
Re: Requirments for new sellers - wildchicken13 (876) | [...] If by "recent problems" you are referring to L and N Bricks and the November 3rd incident, then this is not a problem with new seller accounts but with old accounts [...]
(5 months ago, Dec 11, 2023, to Suggestions) |
27 Messages in this Thread: Msg 1 « - cosmicray (3495) 6 months ago Dec 9, 2023 to Suggestions
 Msg 2 - PlanetEarthToys (118) 5 months ago Dec 9, 2023 to Suggestions
Msg 3 - Cob (3567) 5 months ago Dec 9, 2023 to Suggestions
Msg 4 - TallyToyBricks (3780) 5 months ago Dec 9, 2023 to Suggestions
 Msg 5 - PlanetEarthToys (118) 5 months ago Dec 9, 2023 to Suggestions
Msg 6 - cosmicray (3495) 5 months ago Dec 9, 2023 to Suggestions
Msg 7 - calebfishn (2143) 5 months ago Dec 9, 2023 to Suggestions
Msg 8 - yorbrick (1185) 5 months ago Dec 9, 2023 to Suggestions
 Msg 9 - cosmicray (3495) 5 months ago Dec 9, 2023 to Suggestions
Msg 10 - PlanetEarthToys (118) 5 months ago Dec 9, 2023 to Suggestions
Msg 11 - TheBrickGuys (13288) 5 months ago Dec 9, 2023 to Suggestions
Msg 12 - TallyToyBricks (3780) 5 months ago Dec 9, 2023 to Suggestions
Msg 13 - 1001bricks (52410) 5 months ago Dec 9, 2023 to Suggestions
Msg 14 - calebfishn (2143) 5 months ago Dec 9, 2023 to Suggestions
Msg 15 - CCBricks (2372) 5 months ago Dec 10, 2023 to Suggestions
Msg 16 - PlanetEarthToys (118) 5 months ago Dec 10, 2023 to Suggestions
Msg 17 - popsicle (6666) 5 months ago Dec 10, 2023 to Suggestions
Msg 18 - PlanetEarthToys (118) 5 months ago Dec 10, 2023 to Suggestions
Msg 19 - popsicle (6666) 5 months ago Dec 10, 2023 to Suggestions
Msg 20 - PlanetEarthToys (118) 5 months ago Dec 10, 2023 to Suggestions
Msg 21 - popsicle (6666) 5 months ago Dec 10, 2023 to Suggestions
Msg 22 - PlanetEarthToys (118) 5 months ago Dec 10, 2023 to Suggestions
Msg 23 - CCBricks (2372) 5 months ago Dec 11, 2023 to Suggestions
Msg 24 - PlanetEarthToys (118) 5 months ago Dec 11, 2023 to Suggestions
Msg 25 - yorbrick (1185) 5 months ago Dec 12, 2023 to Suggestions
Msg 26 - wildchicken13 (876) 5 months ago Dec 11, 2023 to Suggestions
Msg 27 - rtzx9r (1037) 5 months ago Dec 12, 2023 to Suggestions
Entire thread on one page
This message and all its replies on one page
|
USA, Florida
