Suspended, have another 8 yr old account. Safe to use?
Needless to say, my primary account has been suspended for good. I tried to get reinstated, but after several faxes and emails my request was denied. I've read though this forum and eBay Stealth (the first version, I can't seem to find my activation key to check out the recent changes) so I think I have at least a basic idea of how to start over. I'm having a hell of a time getting my IP address to change (cable internet), so that's what's holding me up right now.
Anyway, I remembered I had this old account just sitting out there so I tried to log in. I finally got the password correct and it popped up a message that I needed to verify the account with a phone call because of inactivity (it was last used in 2002). I was using a VPN and wasn't ready to take a phone call (I didn't really expect to get the password right after 6yrs), so I just closed the browser and haven't tried to log on since.
This account MAY have been used with my current paypal account, to sell 1 item back in 2002 (and buy a few things as well). I'm sure the name on the account is mine, but I've lived in 3 different cities since then, so I don't think any of the other information would be the same as the suspended account. My question is, if I'm able to get the IP address changed and I take care of the cookies and all of that, will it be possible to use this account or are they already linked? If I do use it, would it be best to use a merchant account?
I've been browsing these forums for quite a while and you guys have given great advise to alot of people. Any suggestions here are appreciated.
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