So today I made my 2nd stealth account. Not so much stealth but "fudged"
Got the dreaded as soon as I listed a old PS2 Game. (Dumb
but was thinking, eh, a $5 game if that but of course we all know it is the "Category" which can hit ya too)
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So I called just waiting to hear the fax this and that.
Got a really cool guy on the phone. I joked with him some, told him I was very new at this and had no idea even how to call them and I kept acting like I was just terribly upset to have taken his time for my issues.
He then said, he wanted to ask me a few questions. Gave me a couple questions about if I had a mortgage with some bank I never heard of and if I have ever lived on any of the streets that I have never heard of. So I got lucky for sure (knowing you never are out of the water).
As he hangs up, he tells me that I should be good to go now with 0 selling limits. ZERO??? WTF. I have another account that took forever to get to 100/$5000 with all verified info. This new account has a $10 prepaid card on it and Paypal that has yet to be verified.
Oh well. Just wanted to share. It isn't always a bad day I guess to call them. I am sure he could have hit me with Fax.
Acting dumb helped me out. (At least for now)
But I agree with you guys, stay away from Jewelry, Electronics and I noticed some words like "Omega" will get you suspended as well with a new account. (Had a friend go through this). Even if you were listing the Omega Cat Litter Box. Confusing the title with Omega Watches. After putting it in the Pet category, the system I guess thinks you are listing the item in another category which is a violation (Browse Manipulation). Just a few pointers.