I'm new to stealth and I want to make sure I understand everything properly before I just dive into adventure. I read the
stealth guide multiple times fyi so don't flame me and say go read it again when I'm looking for someone to comment to see if I'm heading down the right path for stealth success. I want to make multiple accounts in the future but this post is me focusing on one account to start with.
I have a new address to use for returns/shipping, unrelated to past accounts.
Got a different Internet Provider and different, new modem.
New Laptop entirely, with new user specified solely for the new account.
Making a gmail email account to use both eBay and PayPal on.
I'm opening an LLC to use the EIN number for my Business PayPal account when they ask for it.
I will either buy a Walmart prepaid phone or an entirely new phone/number from a different provider than I currently have.
EDIT -> If I want to use the PayPal/eBay App for one main account, wouldn't I have to replace, the phone, provider, and number so I can use that phone for eBay/PayPal App and using that number for calling them since my old number is linked to the old accounts?
Once I have the info for the LLC, I plan to open a business bank account in my name and business name to put on to my PayPal account so I can withdrawn funds only.
I plan to get a debit/credit card with my business bank account for business purchases outside of eBay but since the card is under a new bank, business name, and zip code, can I use it on my PayPal to get my account verified? I would rather use that then use a VCC but I'm torn between because I don't see why I can't use a new card from a different bank/account/business name but please let me know about this one so I can just move to VCC if there is a true issue with using a regular card.
Since I can't make an eBay/PayPal account in my personal name (or can I?), I should use a real person details I personally know and that lets me use their details (first and last name) when opening both accounts. That way if PayPal or eBay contact me I have there ID handy, or am I thinking too far or am I missing something? Also for tax purposes, since that persons name on the account is just there for that reason only and nothing more, when it comes to 1099, I will just need to add the IEN before the year ends to make sure it will be in my business name and exclude them from everything taxing, right?
When I purchase an eBay Store Subscription and when I have to pay eBay Fees, I should have at least 125% in the PayPal account and pay for it manually (when I can), to make sure no over payment is taken from my card/bank account.
When I get everything verified, I shouldn't sell right away (1-2 weeks) but gradually work my way up and build cookies on eBay to gain trust with them to show that I'm a real person and here for the long run. (not a scammer)
I have inventory that I can sell below average sell price on eBay to build my trust and ship quality items fast to get feedback and sales rolling. I wanted to do this as early as possible to see if eBay will increase my limits from selling before December. I plan to sell the max items you can when making a new account, I believe it's 10, then open an eBay Basic store and max out my given limits if they raise any after opening the store then switch to a business eBay account and call them to tell them that my business is growing and my sales are increasing due to holiday sales, then keep maxing out my limits and fulfilling orders correctly to increase my selling limits gradually. My goal is to try to get to the $25k limit cap by mid/end November and I know that sounds a little crazy or maybe it is not, but I will try.
Other questions, If I partnered with someone for business and their name is very common in the US, couldn't they just open the paypal/ebay account and use the steps above and basically have the same outcome? Sounds like a stupid question as I pretty much know the answer to it but I would just like some input on it to see if anyone has done that before and how'd it turn out.
I run another business that isn't related to eBay, mostly in person transactions but occasionally they want to use PayPal, is it okay for them to send me the payment to a PayPal account that I'm using with eBay? If not, then what's the issue behind that? Also can I use the same PayPal account for other websites like Etsy/Bonanza when receiving payments? I would think that would be okay since, all of the account details will all be the same.
Well I don't think I left anything out, if I did please let me know. If you have any input, tips, etc. Please, please, please.... let me know. I want to start up again and get the snowball rolling until it turns gold. I will appreciate every response, thanks!