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 katmommy
 
posted on February 14, 2002 09:42:10 AM
I'd like to change my user ID on Ebay to something that would be easily remembered etc etc. and I'm under the impression that the second you change it, all your active as well as closed auctions reflect the new name change. My question is..is the old ID linked to the new one for a certain amount of time? If a buyer gets my package next week and he tries to leave me feedback under my Old ID..will the ebay system link that feedback to my new name? Anyone understand what the heck I'm talking about? : )
MEOW
 
 katmommy
 
posted on February 14, 2002 09:46:17 AM
OOPS..I forgot to ask if anyone has any ideas for a new User ID with the name KAT in it. I know there are thousands of them already in use but maybe someone here on the boards is more clever then I am? LOL
MEOW
 
 stockticker
 
posted on February 14, 2002 09:49:58 AM
It's been a couple of years since I changed my ID so my information may be dated:

When I changed my ID, sunglasses appeared next to my new name for 30 days. During those 30 days, a seller search of EITHER my old or new name would bring up all my auctions.

Irene
 
 toolhound
 
posted on February 14, 2002 09:50:58 AM
Here is the information copied from eBay.

Please consider this carefully!

Your User ID is a valuable asset to participating on eBay. You may find that your trading partners will come to recognize you by your User ID and to associate certain characteristics with your User ID, much like they might with your Feedback Rating. Changing your User ID could jeopardize those relationships!

When you change your User ID, eBay will give you a pair of "shades" to help you tell other eBay users about your new look. The "shades" icon will appear after your User ID for 30 days. During this time, your old User ID will be "embargoed." No one else will be able to use your old User ID until the 30-day period has expired. All of your current auctions, and any other eBay activity, will be immediately updated to reflect your new User ID.

Choose a User ID that is suitable for a long, successful life on eBay. And choose wisely.



[ edited by toolhound on Feb 14, 2002 09:53 AM ]
 
 mballai
 
posted on February 14, 2002 09:58:03 AM
The only reason I can see to change one's ID is that it represents something that is no longer true such as an old email ID. I did this once and that's it.

The only other possible motivation might be because another eBayer's whose ID frequently gets mistaken for yours or vice versa.

 
 masujoviga
 
posted on February 14, 2002 10:39:25 AM
suggestion

KAT-E-CORNER



 
 alwaysbroke
 
posted on February 14, 2002 11:07:04 AM
GOOD ONE, masujoviga!


 
 katmommy
 
posted on February 14, 2002 11:15:48 AM
Thanks stockticker..thats what I wanted to know. Even if I change my User ID, the buyers who will get paackages from me next week will easily be able to find me. In other words, I dont have to email all of them and tell them of my new ID.
MEOW
 
 slabholder
 
posted on February 14, 2002 12:08:22 PM


mrs.kat
meow.kat.auctions
kittykat.auctions
furry.kat.paws
little.kitty.kat



Slabholder
[ edited by slabholder on Feb 14, 2002 12:50 PM ]
 
 lucky4me
 
posted on February 14, 2002 12:15:35 PM
kats.meow
kat.eyes
 
 masujoviga
 
posted on February 14, 2002 12:27:18 PM
KAT's Cradle

 
 masujoviga
 
posted on February 14, 2002 12:28:47 PM
K inda
A uctions
T o bid on

 
 lattefor2
 
posted on February 14, 2002 12:37:38 PM
KATAGORIES

 
 katmommy
 
posted on February 14, 2002 12:43:31 PM
Good ones! Gracias : )
MEOW
 
 slabholder
 
posted on February 14, 2002 12:47:39 PM
lattefor2

KATAGORIES, thats pretty cool, also easy to remember.

Slabholder
 
 lattefor2
 
posted on February 14, 2002 01:01:14 PM
Slabholder
thanks, I like it too, and it is not being used.
Reenie

 
 katmommy
 
posted on February 14, 2002 01:05:10 PM
latte,

If I use it, can I pay you in coffee beans? <g>
MEOW
 
 lattefor2
 
posted on February 14, 2002 01:09:53 PM
katmommy
thanks for the offer, its on the house,
Reenie

 
 alwaysbroke
 
posted on February 14, 2002 06:36:02 PM
This thread is KAT-A-STROPHIC

 
 mcjane
 
posted on February 14, 2002 09:20:14 PM
katagories
Thats a good one Reenie, and I'm surprised it's not taken.

 
 masujoviga
 
posted on February 14, 2002 09:39:50 PM
I think you should partner up with someone name Doug thus becoming KAT and DOUG!

 
 lattefor2
 
posted on February 15, 2002 05:45:32 AM
Hi jane, Good to see you, I know you have been folowing the olympics, hope you're enjoying them. I was surprised that the name Katagories was not taken either.
Reenie

 
 
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