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

"I just can’t reply to a message sent to me. I can send messages to members"

Same here.

 

DeKay

Just verified with Tammy that you do indeed need to put in a payment method in order to message back and forth.

@dekay 

I replied to the message you sent me the other day. Check your messages. I sent you two.

 

Jim

@jea48 ,

That, I can't say for certain as I didn't ask for specifics but I don't see why it wouldn't as that's a legitimate payment method.