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Can't bid
I keep getting a can't bid error. It says another account that I use has an item that wasn't paid for. I only have one account and is in good standing. I called ebay a few days ago and they stated they didn't know why I'm having the issue and it would be lifted by today and it still hasn't. Anyone else having this issue? They are literally killing my business.
est.1999
Posted 1 month ago · Edited 1 month ago·Last reply Aug 16, 2026 at 11:40 PM
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comics-scifi-collectibles
Mentor1 month ago · Edited@est.1999 This can happen if you use the same ISP as someone who does have account restrictions. eBay does this because they can not see whose fingers are using the keys.
eburtonlab
Mentor1 month agoAre you getting that error the first time you bid on an item? Or is it only after you have already submitted a successful bid?
See here for some discussion:
https://community.ebay.com/forum/ask-a-mentor-57913/topic/how-do-i-resolve-new-trend-in-rejected-late-bids-475191/
arraus
Mentor1 month ago@est.1999
That stinks.
Try logging out, closing app/browser, and logging in again.
My next recommendation is to contact eBay CS again (I know, not fun).
If you have the Chat option, type "AGENT" in it to get a human fast.
Good luck! I hope this gets resolved quickly.
est.1999
OP1 month agoI've done all the above no avail
arraus
MentorAug 16, 2026 at 10:08 PMHave you tried on more than one device? A different computer or phone?
Using browser, trying clearing Cookies for eBay. Use Google Chrome browser if you can.
I'm trying to think of anything that could help.
est.1999
OPAug 16, 2026 at 11:40 PMYes they even put an IT ticket in and i still can't bid, I'll be leaving ebay