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First item sold
 

I sold my first item on my stealth account but the buyer hasn't paid yet. Should I list another item or should I wit until I get paid from this item and ship out the item to the customer? Any suggestions???

Re: First item sold
 

Make the case and wait few days to buyer replay.

Re: First item sold
 

The item was in auction it just ended but buyer just hasn't paid yet I was wondering is it safe for me to list another item or should I wait an finish this transaction

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Whats happen if will you sell the same product one more time and you got double payment? Do you have email, phone number to the bouyer? First write or call.

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If a buyer hasn't paid in a couple days after the auction, I'll usually send them a "friendly reminder" asking about payment. If after another 2 days I don't hear back, I'll open UPI (unpaid item) case. Once I do that, buyer has another 4 days to pay, otherwise I'll close the case and get my fees back.

Buyer also supposedly gets a "strike" for not paying, but it's doubtful eBay takes any action(s) anyway.

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Not to much worried about if buyer paid I was just saying in the case of this being a stealth account can I list a different item in the mean time while I'm awaiting payment I read somewhere about listing to quickly can raise a flag with stealth account this will be my second sale

Re: First item sold
 

Depends on the item you sold, category, and most importantly, price.

I assume the PayPal this EB is linked to is also new. If so, you really should be more concerned what PayPal will do if you take in too much too fast.

The best policy is to follow what's in the Stealth Guide when breaking in a new stealth account. The bottom line is slow & steady wins the race.

Re: First item sold
 

It sold for 2 dollars

Re: First item sold
 

Since it's only a $2 item, likely low risk, there should be no reason for you to make another listing before receiving payment for the first listing.

$2 is really not much, and in fact is a good starting point for first item on a brand new account.

Gradually scale the number of items and prices over time.

Re: First item sold
 

Did you leave a word out?

Re: First item sold
 

GO ahead and start selling more. If you listed 1, the next time, list 2 or 3 .

You should be good to go.