my wife has a account and I would like to register with the same e mail address is that possible?

[toby_le_pue]

no it can't be done

Registering two accounts

Some members find that having two accounts is a convenient way to organize a large number of items, or to sell different kinds of items. However, keep in mind that:

• Both accounts must have different user IDs and different email addresses.

• The two accounts can never be used in the same listing.

[reallynicestamps]

You can however use the same Paypal account for payments whether buying or selling.

Do attach a credit card to your PP account and use that for paying for transactions. Not only is it faster (bank balance payments are in effect e-cheques and take days to clear) but you have an extra layer of protection from the card's user protection program.