Is ebay down? Can't login due to Half.com agreement.

mrcheez · 12-07-2014 11:05AM #1

Trying to login to my account but I get a prompt that I need to agree to T&Cs for a new Half.com merger, and clicking the "Continue" button brings me to an error page.

So in other words I can't login to buy an item.

L1m1tless · 12-07-2014 02:57PM

Working fine for me. Did you try ebay.ie or ebay.com?

mrcheez · 12-07-2014 11:17PM

Both

joujoujou · 13-07-2014 09:17AM

Tried both just a minute ago. No half.com thing appeared - just simple logon page - username, password and off you go.

Clear cache and cookies and try again.

mrcheez · 13-07-2014 10:00AM

Tried on a different browser there (one I've never used to login to ebay) and:

1) It won't let me use my username to login, I have to enter my email in the "Email or user ID" field (normally I put in my username)

2) I'm getting a "We are having technical difficulties" screen after logging in with my email (see attached)

at least the error message is different but I'm assuming my account is screwed up in their database during the Half.com thing.

I guess I can create a new account but means I lose all my feedback built up over several years

mrcheez · 13-07-2014 10:04AM

Contact eBay Customer Support shows

"Call us at 1-866-643-1607 and mention security code xxxxxxxxx. This isn't the same confirmation code to confirm your account."

I imagine that isn't a free number?

Spocker · 13-07-2014 10:35AM

Your computer might have been compromised, have you access from a different device to try it?

The number you've listed above is a US number, IIRC theres other threads on boards with eBays Ireland number

Peppa Pig · 13-07-2014 11:37AM

According to this it's legit, something to do with registering on EBay US but not being resident there.
Seems to be a toll free number - can you try it through Skype?

Caution - I've seen about 3 or 4 saying it's legit, none so far saying scam. Type the number into Google and have a look for yourself.

mrcheez · 13-07-2014 01:10PM

Tested on 2 different machines. My pc isn't compromised as i've got internet security installed and i never visit insecure sites (I work in web dev so I know what I'm talking about)

I would wager my account is fooked

joujoujou · 13-07-2014 01:39PM

Ring ebay immediately.

1800 948 010

mrcheez · 13-07-2014 02:21PM

That number gives a permanent engaged ringtone. Perhaps not in service on Sunday.

joujoujou · 13-07-2014 02:36PM

Yep, more than likely they're off on Sunday.

Is ebay down? Can't login due to Half.com agreement.

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