IN DETAIL.
Initially, I begin by reformatting my laptop. Next, I install Google Chrome, which I use to access Amazon. Before logging into Amazon, I download a program called 24vc.com, which serves as my
VPN. I connect my laptop to my home internet, activate the
VPN, and then log into my account. I’ve been following this process for a decade, and I still have accounts that operate this way.
I purchase these accounts, so my first step is to log into the associated email and change the password. After that, I access my Amazon account through sellercentral.amazon.com. Once logged in, I update the account password. When I enter my Amazon account, it prompts me for a one-time password (OTP) generated by the previous owner. They always provide me with a QR code, which I scan using 2FAS Auth on my phone while it’s in airplane mode, and then I input the code.
I typically spend 2-3 days exploring Seller University and browsing the Amazon website for cookies. After that, I link a new bank account that has never been used before, usually with Wells Fargo, though I occasionally use Bank of America or Chase. Recently, I’ve primarily relied on Wells Fargo, and I’ve also utilized Payoneer. I don’t alter the name on the Amazon account; instead, I add the bank account under the existing account name. For over ten years, I haven’t encountered any issues with my bank regarding funds coming in under different names.
Some accounts may request credit card information after 1-2 months, while others do not. If prompted to update my information to regain access to Seller Central, I use a credit card that has never been activated before, ensuring the cardholder name matches the Amazon account name. I’ve consistently had success with this approach, and I frequently see the $39.99 charge processed without any problems. I also keep the address unchanged.
Once the bank account is added, I begin listing products. For some accounts, I seek brand approval, while for others, I pursue brand registry, and in some cases, I simply list an ASIN that is already available on the marketplace with multiple sellers. I often obtain bill verification before adding products, so I don’t believe it’s related to product listings.
Following my initial sale, I integrated ShipStation into my account. Over the course of a month, I gradually added inventory, one product at a time, totaling around 20 to 30 items. Eventually, I switched to uploading products via a feed. After that, I left the account untouched, resulting in approximately 100 items added throughout the entire duration.
The bill verification process occurs at unpredictable times and stages within the account, making it challenging for me to identify the triggers. Whenever I do experience bill verification, it tends to affect multiple accounts simultaneously, all at once.