Payment method required to send messages???


I just received the following notice when trying to respond to a message a member sent to me.  The message was about audio gear and had nothing to do with buying or selling.  Is this a new requirement?  

You must have a verified phone number and payment method to send messages.

mitch2

jea48:

Yesterday I received a 7 digit code (one digit too many for input to A'gon) and then after going round to the promt again I received a 6 digit code that could be entered, but it didn't work.

Later I recieved another 6 digit code (didn't work).

This morning I received a 6 digit code that worked as far as I can tell because I was able to PM Mitch.

I figure out computer stuff with trial and a lot of error (currently trying to setup a wiped iPad for my wife).

 

DeKay

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@dekay

I received your message. But I cannot reply. This is in the reply box.

You must have a verified phone number and payment method to send messages.

On my account page it says my cell phone number is not verified. Even though yesterday when I did an Update Account it said it was accepted.

Yesterday I sent myself a message. This is what I received in my A’Gon message Dashboard.

 
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member not found

 

Just received this same message yesterday. I guess I'm done using Audiogon's message system. They aren't getting my credit card number for this purpose.

jea48:

Did you receive the body of the PM (if so your'e still it)?

Try verifying the phone again (think I re-verified the burner).

 

DeKay