So is anyone excited about eBay endorsing Bitcoin?

[crazy_rabbit]

They are considering adding a new category 'virtual currencies' and they possibly might improve the trading of bitcoins on their website. (Maybe more secure for seller and cheaper for buyer?)

From the looks of it they have already considered it and decided against it.






<-- You can trade these instead.

I don't think it would make sense for them to really allow the trade of virtual currencies anyway. They aren't an exchange. You can't buy Euros with USD (as far as I know) on the site, so why bitcoin?

[ElectricMucus]

I don't think it would make sense for them to really allow the trade of virtual currencies anyway. They aren't an exchange. You can't buy Euros with USD (as far as I know) on the site, so why bitcoin?

IIRC there were silver 10euro coins which people stockpiled and sold at a premium after their metal value did rise above face value. But you have a point, the currency section is strictly for "collectibles" and it's hard to argue about something distinct which can be collected in the case of Bitcoins. If you were to sell an Euro money transfer for Dollars you would have similar problems.

[Maidak]

Ebay taking bitcoin would be a cool concept but I dont think well see that anytime soon.

[antimattercrusader]

The only way ebay/paypal can make me happy is if they fuck off & die.

hahaa +1

Replace ebay with Bitmit and I'm good.

[viboracecata]

This will not get the price high, anyway.

[kokojie]

This will not get the price high, anyway.

hmm I don't know, right now it's nearly $10 higher than yesterday. There's definitely some movement.

[keller]

This will not get the price high, anyway.

hmm I don't know, right now it's nearly $10 higher than yesterday. There's definitely some movement.

But can we really attribute that to this ebay "news"?

[prophetx]

This will not get the price high, anyway.

hmm I don't know, right now it's nearly $10 higher than yesterday. There's definitely some movement.

But can we really attribute that to this ebay "news"?

 there is no ebay news.

however i am selling a rare print on ebay and i do accept btc or ltc

https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=291572.0

[lebing]

There is supposed to be news released by ebay in the middle of this month related to the changes to their categories... which as far I understand will still include something related to virtual currencies.

Buckle up.

[BitChick]

There is supposed to be news released by ebay in the middle of this month related to the changes to their categories... which as far I understand will still include something related to virtual currencies.

Buckle up.

Maybe they will allow for some sellers to accept Bitcoin as payment but it will be in it's own category?  It might allow for a small amount of people to buy and sell using their site but I do not think it will become a "mainstream" option on their site yet.  It will be a start if they even do that though.  I know etsy already does so perhaps that is why ebay is feeling a little pressure.  It is hard to say what they will actually do, unless there is some insider info out there???

[RationalSpeculator]

There is supposed to be news released by ebay in the middle of this month related to the changes to their categories... which as far I understand will still include something related to virtual currencies.

Buckle up.

Maybe they will allow for some sellers to accept Bitcoin as payment but it will be in it's own category?  It might allow for a small amount of people to buy and sell using their site but I do not think it will become a "mainstream" option on their site yet.  It will be a start if they even do that though.  I know etsy already does so perhaps that is why ebay is feeling a little pressure.  It is hard to say what they will actually do, unless there is some insider info out there???

Maybe ...

Yes I know we are in the speculation forum but what use is there to speculate something very unlikely is about to happen?

What are the chances for your scenario to unfold you think? 9 in 10? 1 in 10?

Other than that, nice to see you again bullish BitChick  

Price needs some support!