Over 18 restriction - Letter Opener

[thehomemakerbible]

I have a buyer trying to purchase a letter opener. They tell me they are in their 60's but eBay won't allow them to buy the item. Is there something they are doing wrong that I can advise them on?

[tressygirl · Accepted solution]

However, absurd it may sound,  eBay class a letter opener as a ' bladed item' , and thus the buyer has to have a credit card on file, to prove they are over the age of 18,  the legal age to buy any bladed item in the UK.

Only a credit card will do, eBay accept no other forms of verification.

If they do not possess a credit card to add to their eBay account,  perhaps they can ask a family member or friend who does have a c. card on their eBay account,  to buy this item for them.

@thehomemakerbible 

[thehomemakerbible]

Thank you, this is really helpful!!!

[tressygirl]

You're very welcome ! 🤗

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