How do I stop Selling on Ebay but still be able to Buy?

[714gorilla]

I was going to just delete all my items (which are listed as 'good 'til cancelled') but not sure if that is the right way to stop selling on Ebay and still be able to buy.

Thank you for any help.

[chapeau-noir]

You can certainly continue to buy on eBay even if you decide you don't want to sell anymore.  I used to sell only seasonally here, taking down listings for the summer, but purchased year round.

Have fun shopping!

Forgot to tag: @714gorilla 

[inhawaii]

A) Cancel your items for sale.

B) Don't sell anything.

C) Only buy.

[coolections]

Correct. Deleted what you have listed and never list again. You're done.

[moondogblues]

I have 4 accounts here, three for selling (which I don't use anymore..and 1 for buying which I use all the time.  You'll be fine.

[jayjaspersgarage]

I enjoy inhawaii's sense of humor

[jayjaspersgarage]

"I was going to just delete all my items "

Seem like you already have the answer as long as you don't have a store subscription.

[714gorilla]

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@jayjaspersgarage wrote:

"I was going to just delete all my items "

Seem like you already have the answer as long as you don't have a store subscription.

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Sorry, I just realized I never responded to this.  I hoped it was the right answer, but of course nothing is easy with Ebay.  I could not just delete my items for sale.  I have to close my account and open a brand new  account plus, since Ebay still owes me money from a couple of items I sold before MP, they will not give it to me unless I still will give them my checking information AND So Sec No. which is the reason I quit selling in the first place.  I can always get another checking account but can't get another So Sec Number. and I do not trust Ebay - they've been hacked before. 

I told them to just return my money through Paypal or send me a check.  It's not even that much.  So I guess I'll have to take them to court, which I was told I can.

[downunder-61]

I am uncertain of the laws of the US, but read here on the forums that unpaid funds owing to you from eBay that they are unable to pay (no account linked) are released to the state you live in after a certain period of time and then you can claim them from there??

Someone else will know for sure, bumping this for you.

[inhawaii]

How do I stop Selling on Ebay but still be able to Buy?

You stop selling and only buy. 

[714gorilla]

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@downunder-61 wrote:

I am uncertain of the laws of the US, but read here on the forums that unpaid funds owing to you from eBay that they are unable to pay (no account linked) are released to the state you live in after a certain period of time and then you can claim them from there??

Someone else will know for sure, bumping this for you.

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I heard that going around, too, but a family lawyer said it's not possible or legal.  They took/kept my funds when I wasn't signed up for MP.  The checking account you can always get another.....a Social Security number will ruin you financially (in USA).  It happened to a friend.

Thank you downunder for responding.