Why are eBay like this?

[alzinho]

Paid £2300 for an item that I need to collect. Why do eBay forbid me to send the seller my phone number?

[61stephenuk]

Have you paid for the item yet?

eBay requires payment via eBay checkout before any contact details can be exchanged

[alzinho]

Yes, paid instantly.

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