Can't place bids?

[sheilcanno_0]

Hi All, I'm new to this!  Could someone tell me how I resolve my issue?  When I try to place a bid (for less then $5.00)  I get the message that I have pasted below.

Below is the message I receive....

You've reached a temporary buying restriction.

It looks like you're unable to purchase this item at this time. To help prevent unpaid items, we restrict the number of auctions where a buyer is the highest bidder. If you're outbid on one of your auctions, you'll be able to bid on this or other items.

Alternately, to purchase this or other items, click the Add to cart or Buy It Now button in the listing, and pay for your item.

Yet, when I look back it doesn't look like I owe any money.  I have placed bids on 5 items, they all are marked as 'paid' and I am just waiting for the item to arrive.  I would like to bid on another item to complete a set.  Any ideas as to how I can resolve this?  

Thanks for any advice!

[bobbie354]

Occasionally, we need to place limits on buying activity.

Why does eBay limit buying activity?

We might limit a member's buying activity if we notice a change in their buying patterns. For example:

• We notice a sudden, large increase in the number of items or the price of the items a member is buying 

• We notice a new buyer is making a lot of purchases or purchasing expensive items

These limits are similar to the limit a credit card company might place on your card if they notice an unusual increase in activity. Not only does it protect you, it protects our sellers and eBay. Also, buyer activity limits are one way that we reduce the chance of unpaid items. Buyer activity limits are based on statistical information, and they are put in place to protect everyone. They aren't meant to penalize you, or reflect on how trustworthy you are. They're also not based on your bank account balance, your credit card limit, or your ability to pay for items purchased.

Note: These limits are placed by eBay, not by individual sellers. We can't remove these limits, even if a seller requests it.

How can I remove these limits?

We'll remove buyer activity limits once we see that the buyer's purchases are legitimate and are being completed successfully. One way we see this is through Feedback. If you're a new buyer, you may see your limit removed as your Feedback score increases.

We're also more likely to remove these limits for a buyer who verifies his or

for a buyer who verifies his or her identity. There are a few ways to do this:

• Register for PayPal 

• Place a credit card on file

Note: Not all members will have these options available, and they don't automatically remove buyer limits.