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Banned from marketplace...for no reason?

35 10 October 22, 2023 at 06:04 AM
I've been using marketplace for years, 75% buying/25% selling, always local cash & carry have never used their shipping program, ads, or any of that stuff. Great reviews, never any issues.

Pretty much just tools, computer stuff, garden, etc (nothing skirting the lines like airsoft, hunting knives, etc)

Last week i open it up and "you're no longer allowed to buy/sell/message on marketplace", no explanation given, no options presented, just a "we're reviewing your case" which has now been there for like 8 days. No option for "chat help", a CS email, or really any method of contacting them for a resolution.

Has this happened to any of you guys? I certainly have no love for fbook/meta/whatever the hell it is now, but unfortunately marketplace is the "best" Sick local option. Craigslist (my favorite) is dead, offer up has a pretty poor selection

I tried doing new account with a VPN, didn't work so i'm assuming they have just range banned every known VPN IP block. So I'd have to get a new "genuine" IP from either a router refresh or dedicated VPS, then establish new account, then hope that works -_-
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10-23-2023 at 04:01 AM.
10-23-2023 at 04:01 AM.
Quote from iliketerdles :
I've been using marketplace for years, 75% buying/25% selling, always local cash & carry have never used their shipping program, ads, or any of that stuff. Great reviews, never any issues.

Pretty much just tools, computer stuff, garden, etc (nothing skirting the lines like airsoft, hunting knives, etc)

Last week i open it up and "you're no longer allowed to buy/sell/message on marketplace", no explanation given, no options presented, just a "we're reviewing your case" which has now been there for like 8 days. No option for "chat help", a CS email, or really any method of contacting them for a resolution.

Has this happened to any of you guys? I certainly have no love for fbook/meta/whatever the hell it is now, but unfortunately marketplace is the "best" Sick local option. Craigslist (my favorite) is dead, offer up has a pretty poor selection

I tried doing new account with a VPN, didn't work so i'm assuming they have just range banned every known VPN IP block. So I'd have to get a new "genuine" IP from either a router refresh or dedicated VPS, then establish new account, then hope that works -_-
I'm shocked, simply shocked that we banned your account! As chief executive vice president in charge of banned accounts, I'm authorizing a FULL refund! For your inconvenience, we wish you to offer you a 15-minute free trial of the platinum banned account club membership. Yes, you read right, free, Free, FREE! For account verification purposes, kindly provide your account # and password most expediently!! God bless!!!
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10-23-2023 at 04:10 PM.
10-23-2023 at 04:10 PM.
Quote from iliketerdles :
I've been using marketplace for years, 75% buying/25% selling, always local cash & carry have never used their shipping program, ads, or any of that stuff. Great reviews, never any issues.

Pretty much just tools, computer stuff, garden, etc (nothing skirting the lines like airsoft, hunting knives, etc)

Last week i open it up and "you're no longer allowed to buy/sell/message on marketplace", no explanation given, no options presented, just a "we're reviewing your case" which has now been there for like 8 days. No option for "chat help", a CS email, or really any method of contacting them for a resolution.

Has this happened to any of you guys? I certainly have no love for fbook/meta/whatever the hell it is now, but unfortunately marketplace is the "best" Sick local option. Craigslist (my favorite) is dead, offer up has a pretty poor selection

I tried doing new account with a VPN, didn't work so i'm assuming they have just range banned every known VPN IP block. So I'd have to get a new "genuine" IP from either a router refresh or dedicated VPS, then establish new account, then hope that works -_-
Would Tor work? Most companies don't ban IP's anymore because that bans other customers. They just ban your MAC address. It's one of the benefits of using 2 PC's, a laptop, and 3 different cell phones. Maybe that's just me. laugh out loud
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