auctionbytes.com — eBay is banning sellers from requesting payment through Google Checkout. The online auction giant updated its Safe Payments policy this week to add Google's new payment service, Google Checkout to its list of online payment methods not permitted on eBay.
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xophonicJul 6, 2006
I thought that google made a statement saying that they didn't want to try to compete with or replace Paypal. They were focusing on other forms of micropayments for various online services and a respectbles etailer payment method for the likes of amazon.
Closed AccountJul 6, 2006
so are we against free market now then?
Closed AccountJul 6, 2006
So they want to play dirty? Goodbye, eBay.
frugalfreakJul 6, 2006
So litle bitty evilbay is skeered of biggie Google. I don't trust Paypal and G-checkout is the choice I would choose if I hadn't come to my senses and quit selling on fleabay. MUAAHHHHA
crimoidJul 6, 2006
It isn't like they are only banning Google. They ban far more than they allow. Here is the actual list:Payment Services permitted on eBay: Allpay.net, Bidpay, Canadian Tire Money, cash2india, CertaPay, Checkfree.com, hyperwallet,com, Moneybookers.com, Ozpay.biz, Payko.com, Paymate.com.au, Propay.com, XOOMPayment Services not permitted on eBay: AlertPay.com, anypay.com, AuctionChex.com, AuctionPix.com, BillPay.ie, ecount.com, cardserviceinternational.com, CCAvenue, ecount, e-gold, eHotPay.com, ePassporte.com, EuroGiro, FastCash.com, Google Checkout, gcash, GearPay, Goldmoney.com, graphcard.com, greenzap.com, ikobo.com, Liberty Dollars, Moneygram.com, neteller.com, Netpay.com, Nochex.com, paychest.com, payingfast.com, paypay, Postepay, Qchex.com, rupay.com, scripophily.com, sendmoneyorder.com, stamps, Stormpay, wmtransfer.com, xcoin.com <a class="user" href="http://pages.ebay.com/help/policies/accepted-payments-policy.html">http://pages.ebay.com/help/policies/accepted-payments-policy.html</a>
twollamaloveJul 7, 2006
"Gbay, anyone?"I've been waiting all semester for you to ask me that
author20Jul 7, 2006
I heard about a new site that lets folks trade televisions. What is the site?Has anybody used swapstar dot com? They have local sales, something ebay just won't get (don't know why they throw away billions by not having local auction search). I am told they offer coupons for local vendors -- why hasn't ebay done this? What a bunch of sleeping billionaires. Guess we're witnessing a public economic mugging, where the mugger has just turned into the clumsy, blind, unthoughtful oaf, who is stumbling over itself by using monopoly power instead of competitive innovation. I am loving this. Capitalism at work -- right before our eyes. The intellectual bankruptcy of a monopoly, versus an aggressive, rich challenger capable of running circles around ebay. We will all learn a lesson here -- stay on top or be prepared to get mugged. I want to laugh, but I was actually rooting for ebay, because they were pioneers. But now they are like the carcase of an elephant, lying in the way of the fun e-commerce. The market will move them out of the way like a tracktor pushes road-kill off the hot, black highway.
junjakeJul 8, 2006
If i buy ad from google, I should be able to put whatever offensive content(video, picture, music) in the ad? Since google is only a medium for seller (ad buyer) to buyer (ad viewer), it should not limit what the ad buyer and what the ad viewer want to see.
ko16736Jul 12, 2006
Recently spotted on an auction in eBay.Seller's payment instructionsPayments can be made via PayPal, and only via PayPal. I would allow Google Checkout, but eBay is a monopolistic company, and since they own PayPal, they don't allow Google Checkout. Oh well. I thought it was funny.
unreal1171Aug 7, 2006
well before they just bought out paypal to use them and take multiple percentages, guess its a way to streamline the profits..
damnzSep 6, 2006
I've always found Ebay kinda picky
Closed AccountOct 4, 2006
if u cant beat them, join them
infobeat234Oct 14, 2006
We should kwow that Ebay and google are not exactly going same field. I am pretty sure that ebay and paypal got annoyed by google checkout but it shouldn't effect that much :( . <a class="user" href="http://qqbq.info/sitemap.htm">http://qqbq.info/sitemap.htm</a>
Closed AccountOct 31, 2006
i guess they did it to eliminate competition?
sedakoNov 29, 2006
Well, it's been nearly half a year since this occurred, and no major developments.. I guess it's safe to assume we won't be seeing a Google auction site anytime soon :/
threedee912Mar 28, 2007
Uh... Google Base...?
juliocgrajalesApr 7, 2007
I just closed my account at ebay and half.com, damn I been with them since day one, will now close my account with paypal, yeah I know a bitch ass thing to do, I love competition but I love when people work together more... good luck ebay, but there are so many other services out there and ebay is getting to a point that it is much better for other things than me purchasing single items easily, here comes the backlash
juliocgrajalesApr 11, 2007
I will not close my paypal because the are supporting.com kiva.com a microloan organization
Closed AccountApr 30, 2007
Google should ban the word 'Ebay' from their search engine or have it point to another auction site. Ebay profits would go down 30% right away!
sissy1972Jul 29, 2007
has anyone heard when google gonna start
sissy1972Jul 29, 2007
I wouldn't think it will take a year as ebay keeps kicking people off....
richardsbeachMay 1, 2008
Ebay is the devil and they need to get whats coming to them.....some really bad karma. They are just like a communist regime now.
fnijmApr 10, 2009
Great submissions and great site. I agree with the coments about eBay as well and options are out there. For example, I found another alternative to ebay and they allow you to choose Google Checkout or PayPal - you get to decideCheck out: <a class="user" href="http://www.pricebeats.com/">http://www.pricebeats.com/</a>They give you your own storefront for FREE and you can post ads cheaper than anywhere else with that type of technology. It's very professional. And they are offering a PROMO right now for your first 3 ads for FREE!!!
duermateJan 17, 2010
Ebay is a giant when it comes to auctions.As a ebay buyer, I love it.As a ebay seller, it is such a crappy website to sell on.There is MUCH better out there.Ever since john danahoe became CEO, he basically took a milti billion dollar company and drove it into the ground.Good job John.Anyways there is a simple idea to eliminate this problem.google please make a auction site, and then see who comes on top.We ALL know it would be google.
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