Welcome To 1984: Account Terminated On “Guantanamo” eBay For Prepping
by Gregg Prescott, M.S.
Founder, Webmaster, & Editor, In5D.com
My ebay account was suspended for “suspicious activity”. As a buyer, I had 100% positive feedback and have never sold anything on eBay. I called them and asked why my account was terminated and they said they couldn’t specifically say why it was terminated but it was due to “suspicious activity”. I have made a few “prepper” purchases on ebay of junk silver, a couple survival books, an Infrared Night Vision Camcorder, a hand crank AM/FM/NOAA radio, Portable Solar Charger and a Yukon Ranger 5×42 Digital Night Vision Monocular. Most of my purchases were simple household items such as a few Himalayan salt lamps, metaphysical books, a couple bicycles, various headsets for In5D Radio, aromatherapy oil, some sports equipment, some guitar equipment, some items for my dog, clothing, etc..
Afterwards, I received this email:
Your account was suspended because it exhibits a risk to eBay and to its community. As eBay is an internet-based business, and its members are our customers, we have to carefully weigh the risks involved with allowing users on our site. From time to time, we find accounts which have a risk that no longer justifies a continuing relationship with eBay. When that happens we suspend these accounts and they are no longer able to be used for buying or selling.
We have determined that it is in our mutual best interest to part ways. We regret any frustration or inconvenience this matter may cause you.
For your account there is no appeal for this decision. From this point forward, in order to conduct business on the internet, you will have to find a different venue.
Thanks,
eBay
According to eBay, there are 3 ways an account can be suspended:
- Non-payment of eBay fees
- Not reimbursing us for a refund we made to your buyer
- A serious violation of one of our rules and policies
As you can see, I had a 100% positive feedback on eBay:
After calling eBay to clarify this situation, I received the following email:
Thank you for contacting eBay.
Your account was suspended because it exhibits a risk to eBay and to its community. As eBay is an internet-based business, and its members are our customers, we have to carefully weigh the risks involved with allowing users on our site. From time to time, we find accounts which have a risk that no longer justifies a continuing relationship with eBay. When that happens we suspend these accounts and they are no longer able to be used for buying or selling.
We have determined that it is in our mutual best interest to part ways. We regret any frustration or inconvenience this matter may cause you.
For your account there is no appeal for this decision. From this point forward, in order to conduct business on the internet, you will have to find a different venue.
Thanks,
eBay
I can only trace back my purchases for the past three years. All of my purchases were immediately paid for with PayPal. Outside of the prepper items, they include:
2012
Fox Riders “Pathfinder” Cargo Board Shorts Sz 32,34 Nwt
Mens Sz M(32/34) Op White/blue Swimming Trunks
New* Element Tie Dye Surf Board Shorts Blue $54 Mens 32
Ac Adapter Power Cord For HP Compaq Cq50 Cq60 Laptop
160 Full Range 1-14 Ph Test Paper Strips Litmus New
Ac Adapter Power Cord For HP Compaq Cq50 Cq60 Laptop
8′ Raffia Hula Tropical Cover Umbrella Aluminum Pole Garden Patio Canopy Shade
Nike Everclear Putter 11 E11 Right Handed Mint Condition Headcover Bin
Journeys Out Of The Body, Robert Monroe, Acceptable Book
New The Source Field Investigations – Wilcock, David
New X-strike 2 Ball Roller Bowling Bag Black/gold
Ronco 6000 St6010bldrm Showtime Professional Indoor/outdoor Rotisserie
Rotisserie & BBQ Recipe Collection Cookbook Ron Popeil “cut The Fat” 0966911808
Ronco Standard Oven Accessory Kit & 8 Kabob Rods $132 Value 4000 5000 Rotisserie
600 Mg/h Ozone Generator Air Water Oil Ozonator
600 Mg/h Ozone Generator Air Water Oil Ozonator
New Just Dance 4 (Nintendo Wii, 2012) Sealed!2013
The North Face Women’s Denali Fleece Black Jacket Pink Ribbon Size:m
Side Shape Solution Bed Pillow With Cut Out Design Side Sleeper Pillow New
Aduro U-grip Windshield & Dashboard Universal Car Mount For Multimedia Devices
Himalayan Salt Table Lamp 22-28 Lbs
The North Face Womens Denali Fleece Jacket Black Size Small
Himalayan Salt Crystal Lamps: For Healing, Harmony Clemence Lefevre Wt67179
Negative Ionizers Breathe Easier Himalayan Salt Lamp 4~6 Lbs
Negative Ionizers Breathe Easier Himalayan Salt Lamp 4~6 Lbs
The Complete Astrologer, Derek And Julia Parker, 1971, First Edition, Slipcover
Logitech Stereo Headset H150 Headphones W/microphone (cloud White) For Pc & Mac
Logitech USB Headset A-0374a – Black/graphite
The Woman’s Encyclopedia Of Myths And Secrets By Walker, Barbara G.
The Woman’s Dictionary Of Symbols And Sacred Objects By Barbara G. Walker
Jawbone Big Jambox Bluetooth Speaker! No Reserve 100% Satisfaction Amazing Deal!
Men’s OP Swimming Shorts Medium 32-34
Newport Blue New Blue Swim Trunks Hawaiian Graphic Shorts Mens Size Medium M
Maui And Sons Board Shorts Swim Suit Surf Skate Mens Neon Orange Medium
Mens Old Navy Swim Trunks Board Shorts Men’s Medium M Charcoal Gray
Hollister Mens Checked Swim Shorts Trunks Size Medium
Logitech H390 Usb Silver/black Headband Headsets
Logitech H390 Usb Silver/black Headband Headsets
6 Foot Copper Pyramid
Scents Of Creations Fragrance Oils, Aromatherapy, 14 Quantity
Zoom Fire 7010 – Analog Multi Effects & Mini Amp
Pyle Ppg460a 150w Portable Guitar Amplifier/amp W/ 8″ High Definition Speaker
New Mens Speedo Mesh Lined Shorts Swim Trunks Size Medium
New! Adidas Mens Neo Boardshorts Navy Blue Swim Trunks Board Shorts Originals
Orange/red Dolfin Splice Jammer Men’s Nylon/Lycra Swimsuit Size 32
New Avanti Wd360 Cold/room Temperature Floor Water Dispenser
True Balance – Sonia Choquette (paperback) New
New Ion 50 Watts Block Rocker Explorer Sound Speaker System Wireless Bluetooth
Celestial Pewter Art Deco, Sun & Moon Electric Oil Tart Warmer Potpourri Burner
Brand New 42 – 50 Lbs Natural Himalayan Crystal Salt Lamp W/ Cord And Bulb
Sony Dcr- Sr68 80gb HDD Camcorder + Built-in Light + Retail Box
Moroccan Marakech Real Camel Leather Pouffe Puffs Pouffe
1800 Thread Count Egyptian Cotton Quality Bed Sheet Set
44″ Eco-composite Portable Basketball Hoop System – Fan Shape New
Yin Yang Dog Collar, Feng Shui Dog Collar, Checked Dog Collar, With Enamel Charm
The Genotype Diet : Change Your Genetic Destiny To Live The Longest
Tiki Thatched Hula Beach Umbrella 8′ Feet Wide Sun Shade Market Business Patio
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New Sealed Logitech Clear Chat Comfort Silver/Black H390 USB Headset 981-000308
Orgone Copper Meditation Pyramid Large Huge 9″x9″ Hanging
Tiki Thatched Hula Beach Umbrella 8′ Feet Wide Sun Shade Market Business Patio
Crystal Quartz Copper Coil Pyramid Energy Generator Rare New Healing Gift X-mas Jet.international
Dap Xhose–expands To 75 Feet–new In Box
Arachnid Cricketpro 650 Electronic Arcade Dart Board W E650fs-bk Storage Cabinet
12 Dart Pro Plastic Soft Tip Darts (one Dozen) Plus 50 Extra Tips
A2Z Ozone Aqua 6 Multi Purpose Ozone Generator – Bt
New Sennheiser Pc 350 SE Special Edition Pc Gaming Headset Headphones (pc350 Se)
Polo Ralph Lauren Mens Bifold Bridgehampton Big Pony Black Leather Wallet
Logitech G35 Black Headband Headsets For Pc
Fire In The Minds Of Men – Billington, James H.
New The Enochian Magick Toolbook – Newcomb, Jason Augus
Authentic African Ghana Pro 25″ X 15″ Djembe Hand Drum ~
Air Kong Dog 3 Medium Squeaker Tennis Balls Squeaky Toy
Huffy Bicycle Company Men’s 24504 24″ Granite Bike Metallic Red
Roadmaster Granite Peak 26″ Ladies Mountain Bike, Magenta Free Shipping New
26″ Huffy Men’s Nel Lusso Gloss Black Cruiser Bike Bicycle Beach Basket New
Humminbird 398ci Si Combo Humminbird GPS Fishfinder 409380-1
While it would be easy to create a new account and continue shopping there, I won’t. There are other options for buying and selling such as Amazon, Etsy, Craigslist, Alibaba, AliExpress, Bonanza, etc…
None of the eBay sellers were banned, so that raises the question: How is it possible to have suspicious buying activity from buying items that eBay allowed to be sold on their website? NONE of the buyers have been terminated and are all currently active. Why aren’t the SELLERS suspicious instead of the buyers?
If eBay has an issue with the items we buy from them, then why are sellers allowed to sell them on their website?
Is it possible that government agencies are posing as eBay sellers in order to gather prepper names?
Since when is buying anything legally sold on eBay “illegal” in the United States?
In the end, the “suspicious activity” is not on the buyer… it’s on eBay.
Has anyone else experienced this? Honestly, I have no idea what my buying “rights” are or what their user agreement is with eBay but if this is a violation of either, would you be interested in a class action lawsuit?
Comment below!
In5D Addendum: I don’t buy anything with store issued card such as Walgreens, CVS, Winn Dixie, etc… because I don’t like how they track everything we buy. I try to use cash as often as possible, so there is no tracking of purchases on my debit card. I was recently at PetSmart and bought a few items for my dog. The cashier asked me if I wanted a PetSmart card so I could get a couple of those items at the sale price. I told her, “No thank you. You don’t need to track what I buy for my dog” and paid full price for everything.
Welcome to 1984.
Sending you all infinite Love & Light,
Gregg
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Gregg Prescott, M.S., is the founder and editor of In5D and Zentasia. In 2009, Gregg launched In5D after experiencing what he describes as a “galactic download,” which provided him with the name “In5D” and the guidance to create the website. He co-owns In5D Club with his beautiful wife, Ali. His In5D Facebook page has over 370,000 followers, and his In5D YouTube channel has amassed 146,000 followers. Gregg is a visionary, author, a transformational speaker, and promotes spiritual, metaphysical and esoteric conferences in the United States through In5dEvents. Follow Gregg and In5D on various social media platforms, including Rumble, YouTube, Gab, Telegram, In5D Bitchute, Instagram, TikTok, Twitter, and TruthSocial to stay updated on his latest content and events./
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