"You must have a steam purchase that is between 7 days and a year old"

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twitch.tv/blizeH May 25, 2020 @ 2:51pm

Hi,

I'm trying to sell some of my Dota items so I can buy this years Battle Pass and the 'Sell' option is greyed out, when I hover over the button it says:

You must have a valid Steam purchase that is between 7 days and a year old with no recent chargebacks or payment disputes.

I'm a bit confused because as far as I know my account is in good standing and I'm almost certain I've bought things in that time (not games, but in-game purchases like a Battlecup ticket)

Is there anyway I can see exactly what is stopping this from working please? The Battle Pass is out today and I'm gutted that I won't be able to get it right away :(

Thanks

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monsef987 May 25, 2020 @ 2:52pm

buy just game to fix this

twitch.tv/blizeH May 25, 2020 @ 3:05pm

Thanks, there are no games I want to buy though - I only play Dota! :(

rawWwRrr May 25, 2020 @ 3:32pm

If you want to use the market, you'll have to make a purchase from the store once a year. It doesn't have to be a specific amount. Any game will do. There are plenty that are less than $1.

Ogami May 25, 2020 @ 3:33pm

Originally posted by rawWwRrr:
If you want to use the market, you'll have to make a purchase from the store once a year. It doesn't have to be a specific amount. Any game will do. There are plenty that are less than $1.

This. You also can just charge your Steam Wallet with any amount of money, that counts as a purchase on the store too.

twitch.tv/blizeH May 25, 2020 @ 4:25pm

Thanks so much guys! So I can potentially just top up a tiny amount (say £1?) or just buy a cheap game and I’m good to go?

Mattzio May 25, 2020 @ 4:32pm

well, the minimum amount You can charge your Steam wallet is 5£/€/$ but You can use your credit card/bank account to simply purchase a game under 1£ or more, as You wish

twitch.tv/blizeH May 25, 2020 @ 4:54pm

Brilliant, thank you! :)

reg1s7 May 26, 2020 @ 1:37am

Originally posted by twitch.tv/blizeH:
Thanks so much guys! So I can potentially just top up a tiny amount (say £1?) or just buy a cheap game and I’m good to go?

Yes. The market should then show text "your account will be able to use market on (date&time)". Make sure that you also have mobile authenticator enabled to be able to sell instantly.

Originally posted by Mattzio:
well, the minimum amount You can charge your Steam wallet is 5£/€/$ but You can use your credit card/bank account to simply purchase a game under 1£ or more, as You wish

Depend on region. I unlocked market feature by redeeming IDR6000 wallet code (US$1 = IDR 14000)

Last edited by reg1s7; May 26, 2020 @ 1:39am

twitch.tv/blizeH May 26, 2020 @ 8:52am

Thanks! So registering a gift card works too?

reg1s7 May 26, 2020 @ 10:04pm

Originally posted by twitch.tv/blizeH:
Thanks! So registering a gift card works too?

Receiving gift card does not count.

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twitch.tv/blizeH May 29, 2020 @ 2:00am

Ah, thank you :)

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Lorelock Mar 31, 2021 @ 8:32pm

Sorry to necro, but I just want to confirm: does adding funds with a virtual credit card work as well? Do I need to wait 7 days after adding funds before I can use the community market?

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cSg|mc-Hotsauce Mar 31, 2021 @ 9:24pm

Originally posted by Lorelock | tradeit.gg:
Sorry to necro, but I just want to confirm: does adding funds with a virtual credit card work as well? Do I need to wait 7 days after adding funds before I can use the community market?

Yes.

Yes.