I am trying to buy a lawnmower "blade".

[ruhek]

I am trying to buy a lawnmower "blade" I have been asked for credit card details to verify I am over 18. I do not have a credit card. How can I proceed?

[*vyolla*]

Without a credit card to prove that you're over 18 you won't be able to make your purchase on eBay.

[ruhek]

How stupid can you get? I am 72yrs old trying to buy a part for a lawnmower, hardly an offensive weapon.
Thankyou for your time and consideration in replying.

[tobiasd4]

Proof of age is a legal matter.

Other sites have same rules when buying bladed items, not just ebay.

[ruhek]

Yes I understand and even agree, but why is a credit card the only way of establishing age? Also a lawnmower blade is a blade in name only as regards its potential use as a weapon.
Thanks again

[tobiasd4]

Other sites allow different forms of ID, ebay only allow credit card. 

I agree mower blade is not that dangerous, but it comes under "Blade" policy.

[*vyolla*]

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@ruhek wrote:
How stupid can you get? I am 72yrs old trying to buy a part for a lawnmower, hardly an offensive weapon.

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Not sure about that considering what John Wick managed to do with just a pencil, but I understand where you're coming from. 

However, this is a legal requirement, not an eBay decision.

You have to be 18 to have a credit card, so this is a good way to verify somebody's age. A child may have a debit card, which is why that can't be used.