Jeff Liebermann wrote:
On 06 Jun 2008 22:40:43 -0400, Sam Goldwasser
wrote:


I will be updating this as it plays out. I expect the outcome to be
satisfactory, but the route it's taking is like one of those nightmares
where you're trapped on a 15 dimensional mobius strip.


You may soon have another way to contact and possibly yell at eBay.
They just sent me an "invitation" email annoucing:

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Coming June 16: eBay Phone Support
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We don't give our number to just anyone (except you)
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Get access to eBay Phone Support:

Only invited members like you will be able to call our new number.
To access this faster service, you'll need to set up a PIN in My
eBay. Also be sure to add your current phone number to your profile.

Then, you'll be all set to go on June 16.

For some unknown reason, I guess it's a big secret. If you didn't get
an "invitation" I guess you're on eBay black list. My guess(tm) is
that I'll end up talking to a humanoid robot, reading from a script,
and talking in boilerplate. Kinda like a verbal version of your email
exchange with eBay support.

I got that same email. I assumed it was another fraud scheme and
erased it. I only respond to ebay messages which come up on "my ebay"
after I've logged in to ebay. I NEVER to messages sent by email if they
have any "click buttons" to redirect or download information. Anyone
can send email and make it look like it came from any URL by name or IP
number. Yes, ebay security sucks, but it's probably no worse than
shopping at the average mall. You can get pickpocketed there too.
That said I only buy on ebay and have over 1000 transaction. So far
I've saved a lot more than I lost on a few bum deals. I the seller says
"untested" or "as is" you can be sure equipment is junk.