Yep, that's the only method eBay allow to confirm ones age, that is, that you're 18 years or older .
With the item you're buying ' Saw' that's all the little bots need when checking an item, to see a saw is one with a 'blade' The system cannot differentiate one which is being sold without a blade.
You may have an account for 20 years plus , however some members of the same years standing, may not wish other members in the household buying bladed items , so do not add that all important verification to their account.
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