Thoughts 10 Jul 2006 04:10 pm
Ebay and Google
Ebay has banned the use of the newly launched Google Checkout, they’ve also banned Netpay, Qchex.com, ePassporte.com and BillPay.
Their acceptable payment policy says that they will “evaluate” any new online payment services.
After reading the terms, I could see nothing that would indicate that Google violated Ebay’s rules.
It looks like all they’ve done, is give themselves an excuse to block anybody but Paypal, which they happen to own, surprise, surprise.
At this point in time, the new Google Checkout doesn’t compete directly with Paypal, but most folks can see what’s coming.
Ebay has no intention of allowing any potential competition to their cash cow.
It’s good to be the king.