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cookies/browser question
 

I want to transfer my legit account to a new laptop (current laptop is 11 years old and going haywire).

Is it safe to open my EB/PP from a totally new laptop and clean browser?

It's my own legit account which is SSN-verified to myself.


Thanks!

Re: cookies/browser question
 

If its a legit account, wtf are you asking for?

Re: cookies/browser question
 

Should be totally fine

Just make sure all the numbers are still active

Re: cookies/browser question
 

At the very most you'll be asked to verify who you are by way of a phone call/sms verification. So just ensure the number on file is working.

If not, change the number to a new number that you do have to hand, and then login on the new computer.

Re: cookies/browser question
 

I've done it by using both devices at the same time repeatedly to log into the account, it creates history for the new devices and gives the second device a degree of recognition and 'legitimacy', generally works pretty good for me. :)

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I've done this - changing computers and browsers - i browse for a day or 2 before listing and it has been without issue

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You could also export all your cookies from your old device to your new one

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Could this not raise flags having the same cookies with a different fingerprint? Just thinking out load I'm not saying it will cause an issue

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For eBay there isn't any issues to be worried about as they don't raise any flags in such situations.

But personally i'd advise (where possible) to keep things such as cookies/fingerprint etc. as consistent as possible, especially if you're using platforms such as Amazon.