Comments on: Why can’t I list on Yahoo auctions if I live outside USA?

By: Peter P

Peter P — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 11:31:59 +0000

Because of rampant fraud with eBayers from outside the USA. The problem is when it’s outside the US, it is more difficult to prosecute.

Sounds like opportunity to me. Maybe we should start a European e-bay?
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By: jcalaz2003

jcalaz2003 — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 10:43:59 +0000

It shouldn’t matter if you live outside of the US but, if you live in a geological area ( such as Nigeria or West Africa ) that is prone to scams, I can understand why they wouldn’t allow anyone from that area to post auctions on the website.
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By: cynthialstern1

cynthialstern1 — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 10:28:59 +0000

No, I don’t KNOW why, but I’d GUESS that it’s because a huge amount of fraud originates outside of the USA, and no one in the USA can prosecute people from these countries. If you’re not under their legal jurisdiction, then they don’t feel that they need your business.

(You wouldn’t happen to be from NIGERIA, would you? Sorry..that was intended to be a joke.)
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By: sammydavidjr

sammydavidjr — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 10:07:59 +0000

Yahoo auctions does have its own policy, try ebay. It’s better.
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