Any suggestions for starting an account on amazon?

[ebayseller2014]

I am starting a new account on amazon in a friends name, so it is not a ghost account.

Just wondering if anyone can give any up to date pointers on dos and donts on how quickly I can start selling, or any valuable information on how to keep the account under the radar and not have it reviewed.

Even though it is not a ghost account, I like to be as low key as possible when it comes to amazon because I have had horrible luck with accounts in the past. Any information would be greatly appreciated.

[TonyAlmeida]

The first DON'T is DON'T used your friend name

Not have it review? You are asking too much

If you had a horrible account in the past. What make you think you will be get away this time?

Did you know the reason that your account became horrible before? Do repeat what you did.

[ebayseller2014]

Well I have permission to use this persons information, we are going into business together. All my other accounts were suspended for selling VERO stuff. So I am guessing I should stay away from that obviously, but I am just wondering if their is any good information on like dos and donts. idk, maybe i am just being paranoid

[TonyAlmeida]

Even with your friend permission to use his/her info. What make you think you can get away with amazon in your friend info? What happen he/she need it later on? What happen if bad thing happen to the account?

If the account going strong with out any problem, who is responsible for TAX?

Why not going completely ghost/stealth?

You also need to learn how to operate a stealth account with out being link.

My suggestion is stop using your friend info account. Create a newly stealth and work from the bottom

[rsot]

Originally Posted by ebayseller2014

So I am guessing I should stay away from that obviously, but I am just wondering if their is any good information on like dos and donts. idk, maybe i am just being paranoid

Lots of posts for you to read all over the forums

[Themav]

@ Ebayseller

The above advice is gold.

One more thing to consider - what happens if you and your friend fall out? Ultimately it becomes a frustrating situation because your income is in his hands he can make or break you... it's a minefield out there and money changes people.

[ebayseller2014]

I have taken all precautionary steps to make sure this account is not linked to any previously suspended accounts. New IP, new computer, clean address, debit card, bank accounts, phone numbers, emails ect...

There is no reason for me to not use this account. Taxes are not a huge worry to me at this point in time, I have a CPA that i deal with that will figure out everything around tax time if it is necessary.

As for this person backing out or anything like that, it will not happen. This is a life long friend, pretty much a brother, that i have had similar arrangements with an ebay account and everything works out golden. This account will not be generating enough money from someone to get greedy on me and try to take control back, and even if it did generate a lot of money i trust this person more than most of my family members, they are solid. This is a mutually beneficial business relationship.

Anyway, I have already posted a few basic items and have already made a few sales. I am just going to build the account slow like I would any ebay accout and see what happens. Anymore incite on this would be appreciated.

[TonyAlmeida]

You have learn and did everything correctly like you said in your post. I just wish you best of luck and don't ruin your friendship. Cheers

[MICKY H]

Good luck buddy, I had a wife once who thought it was forever....Also, who is logging in the account, hopefully you just use the one PC and your friend don't use his at home.