how much should I pay?!

[gnettuno]

a friend has an account made in 2017 around 450 positive feedback around 1000 items sold and 35 followers. I used to buy new stealth from the forum long time ago and never an old account like this. my question now is what would be fair to pay for such an account? also he will let me use his bank account as well.

[Papyrusman]

close friend? Using his bank would be my worry.
What's it worth to you and what is he looking for?
If a younger account is $350, maybe like $1000?

[agent006140]

how much is he asking?
how do you plan to tap the fund in his bank account?

[murdered_by_ebay]

just promise him a % of turnover , this would ensure he would help you in case of unexpected problems where ID must be verified for example

[ft16]

Originally Posted by murdered_by_ebay

just promise him a % of turnover , this would ensure he would help you in case of unexpected problems where ID must be verified for example

This is the correct answer, I believe 10% is the going rate.

[gnettuno]

Originally Posted by Papyrusman

close friend? Using his bank would be my worry.
What's it worth to you and what is he looking for?
If a younger account is $350, maybe like $1000?

close friend yes he doesn't have a price and I want to pay him the "market" price is $1000 price for an 8 years ac**** with 450 feedback and 1000 items sold?

[gnettuno]

Originally Posted by agent006140

how much is he asking?
how do you plan to tap the fund in his bank account?

he is not asking as he knows I will pay what it's worth and he will share his online banking details and card as there is a high level of trust between us

[gnettuno]

Originally Posted by murdered_by_ebay

just promise him a % of turnover , this would ensure he would help you in case of unexpected problems where ID must be verified for example

He will do it for free if something happens though I hope that won't be the case

[rsot]

Originally Posted by gnettuno

close friend yes he doesn't have a price and I want to pay him the "market" price is $1000 price for an 8 years ac**** with 450 feedback and 1000 items sold?

Sounds about right

[Papyrusman]

If hes a close friend, I guess it matters what your ambition with the account would be. If I have the means and wherewithal to get to, say, $100,000 per month, then throw him some more. If you plan on only doing a few thousand here and there, then less is fine.

[agent006140]

Originally Posted by gnettuno

He will do it for free if something happens though I hope that won't be the case

I would use it for 30 days and then approach him ,by then you may have a better idea than to use his bank account.
In USA,an auditor would ask for 2 years of bank statements,any deposit which is not inheritance,salary,insurance claims are considered income,does he want to report your Ebay sales proceeds as his income?
is HE your father,husband,nephew,uncle?

[hotadvice]

ur friendship would be over 2 months after an agreed percentage..

he would eventually get greedy, want more, lock you out and show you a side of him your not yet to see.

Just saying

[gnettuno]

Originally Posted by hotadvice

ur friendship would be over 2 months after an agreed percentage..

he would eventually get greedy, want more, lock you out and show you a side of him your not yet to see.

Just saying

What else can you tell me about my future? would a picture with my palm help? )
I am quite positive this won't happen and if it does I'll be more than happy to get rid of a snake.

[hotadvice]

no but thats the most likely scenario that will happen.

You really should not do it.Especially, if you establish the account to a point where you couldn't afford for such a mishap.