my ebay creation method (as a newbie)

[itslouis2003]

I'm just trying to get back on eBay, spent a very long time researching posts and replies here on 2020-2026 posts, understandably things change constantly.

1. Fresh Gmail in name of the account
2. Vodafone fresh number
3. Static 0 fraud score Residential IP (BT mainly)
4. Fresh Mac user account
5. Firefox with proxyfire extension

6. Now for my first creation method, I am doing 2-3 a day at the moment in various different ways. First way is I do some browsing, add some things to cart and look around for 10-15 min, I do the same on Amazon (might be a waste of time idk just gathering other site cookies) then I will purchase an item on eBay guest checkout, and later on I create the account via the email eBay sends "Your order is confirmed". I will then login frequently over the next 2-3 weeks until I do my first listing which will be have meta data stripped images and sold as auction and used.

My second creation method is where I do the same as before, I will do some browsing and add things to cart, but when I go to click "buy it now" I create an account, specifically a business account. Same thing after 2-3 weeks being active on the account, messaging sellers and bidding if I can (waiting for temp bidding ban to come to an end)

My third creation method is basically the same as the second method except it is a personal account.

I am trying to keep all basis covered, and trying to look like an average joe to ebay.

7. I am using my name but each account will have different addresses.

8. When it comes to the seller onboarding (managed payments) since eBay do a soft credit check I will be inputting my real info, this may be a stupid idea but from my research on here I have seen some people say that managed payments (ayden) is different to eBay. My info is "banned" however I have also gathered that its an urban legend to have banned info. I understand if one goes down they will all go down however, which is why I will only convert one account at a time until one survives the first listing.

I welcome anyones advice, as I said I am a newbie and could be very very wrong so it would be nice to make changes early on into my creations.

Thank you to anyone who decides to chime in.

Edit: Fresh banking info for each seller account, matching the name on the account. Although I have read that you can sometimes use the same banking twice. (One from a banned account)

[itslouis2003]

Ah I see how it is guys🥲

[ft16]

Originally Posted by itslouis2003

I'm just trying to get back on eBay, spent a very long time researching posts and replies here on 2020-2026 posts, understandably things change constantly.

1. Fresh Gmail in name of the account
2. Vodafone fresh number
3. Static 0 fraud score Residential IP (BT mainly)
4. Fresh Mac user account
5. Firefox with proxyfire extension

1 and 2 are fine.
3. how will you connect to it, SOCKS5 or VPN, does it support UDP/QUIC?
4. pointless
5. What do you mena by 'proxyfire extension' I couldn't find that extension in the firefox add-on store, No extension is likely to tunnel all your traffic anyway, what about DNS leaks? WebRTC leaks? HTTP3?

Originally Posted by itslouis2003

6. Now for my first creation method, I am doing 2-3 a day at the moment in various different ways. First way is I do some browsing, add some things to cart and look around for 10-15 min, I do the same on Amazon (might be a waste of time idk just gathering other site cookies) then I will purchase an item on eBay guest checkout, and later on I create the account via the email eBay sends "Your order is confirmed". I will then login frequently over the next 2-3 weeks until I do my first listing which will be have meta data stripped images and sold as auction and used.

My second creation method is where I do the same as before, I will do some browsing and add things to cart, but when I go to click "buy it now" I create an account, specifically a business account. Same thing after 2-3 weeks being active on the account, messaging sellers and bidding if I can (waiting for temp bidding ban to come to an end)

My third creation method is basically the same as the second method except it is a personal account.

I am trying to keep all basis covered, and trying to look like an average joe to ebay.

Browsing is good, enough and you might convince ThreatMatrix you're a real person, and over look the proxy and machine identifiers.

You're not going to look like the average Joe though, less than 50% of web browsers in the UK are on desktops, of that 50% less than 25% are using Macs and of those less than 6% are using Firefox, so you're already a very rare user, maybe 0.7%.

Let us know how you get on

[Rodrigue7]

3. Static 0 fraud score Residential IP (BT mainly)

Many people recommend using proxies or SOCKS5 services like IPBurger. Often, you are promised an "ISP-type" IP—meaning one provided by a genuine internet service provider like Comcast or Verizon, only to find a red flag when you check it (on pixelscan.net for example), because the IP is flagged as belonging to a data center. Even if you *can* use these IPs on eBay, I wouldn't feel at ease doing so. I always use 4G/5G, I change IP like 2 or 3 time per day on each of my ebay acc and I never got issues about that because eBay know these IP are not static.

[rsot]

Nice setup globally speaking OP - don't be lazy and use the same banking account over; can cause too easy of a link. I like the bidding and browsing aspect. What category are you intending to sell from the get go?

[itslouis2003]

Originally Posted by ft16

1 and 2 are fine.
3. how will you connect to it, SOCKS5 or VPN, does it support UDP/QUIC?
4. pointless
5. What do you mena by 'proxyfire extension' I couldn't find that extension in the firefox add-on store, No extension is likely to tunnel all your traffic anyway, what about DNS leaks? WebRTC leaks? HTTP3?



Browsing is good, enough and you might convince ThreatMatrix you're a real person, and over look the proxy and machine identifiers.

You're not going to look like the average Joe though, less than 50% of web browsers in the UK are on desktops, of that 50% less than 25% are using Macs and of those less than 6% are using Firefox, so you're already a very rare user, maybe 0.7%.

Let us know how you get on

Yes I check dns leaks, I meant foxyproxy I don’t know why I said proxy fire. I’ve double checked and the ISP is BT

[itslouis2003]

Originally Posted by Rodrigue7

3. Static 0 fraud score Residential IP (BT mainly)

Many people recommend using proxies or SOCKS5 services like IPBurger. Often, you are promised an "ISP-type" IP—meaning one provided by a genuine internet service provider like Comcast or Verizon, only to find a red flag when you check it (on pixelscan.net for example), because the IP is flagged as belonging to a data center. Even if you *can* use these IPs on eBay, I wouldn't feel at ease doing so. I always use 4G/5G, I change IP like 2 or 3 time per day on each of my ebay acc and I never got issues about that because eBay know these IP are not static.

Yes I’ve checked and the ISP is BT internet which is the equivalent of Verizon but in the UK

[itslouis2003]

Originally Posted by rsot

Nice setup globally speaking OP - don't be lazy and use the same banking account over; can cause too easy of a link. I like the bidding and browsing aspect. What category are you intending to sell from the get go?

The first listing will be a piece of clothing listed for auction, I will strip meta data from the photos since I’ll be using the same mobile device and location to take the photos

[hello1212]

Originally Posted by itslouis2003

The first listing will be a piece of clothing listed for auction, I will strip meta data from the photos since I’ll be using the same mobile device and location to take the photos

Reasonable idea but OTT and unnecessary.

I would also highly recommend using a browser extender such as AdsPower instead of running a VPN directly from your computer, this essentially mitigates most risks of IP leaks, also gives you a fresh browser every time for cookies.

Other than that sounds good.

Kind reminder not to reuse previous bank accounts or addresses (one way ticket for indefinite suspension). I would also advise not to use the same name every time. You will need a method of sourcing IDs for the inevitable verification/restriction requests.

You are able to have a previous address listed as your return address (RETURN ADDRESS ONLY*), even from a banned account. I've tested this for several months now, no issues. Saves the extra hassle using a different address for returns..

[itslouis2003]

Originally Posted by hello1212

Reasonable idea but OTT and unnecessary.

I would also highly recommend using a browser extender such as AdsPower instead of running a VPN directly from your computer, this essentially mitigates most risks of IP leaks, also gives you a fresh browser every time for cookies.

Other than that sounds good.

Kind reminder not to reuse previous bank accounts or addresses (one way ticket for indefinite suspension). I would also advise not to use the same name every time. You will need a method of sourcing IDs for the inevitable verification/restriction requests.

You are able to have a previous address listed as your return address (RETURN ADDRESS ONLY*), even from a banned account. I've tested this for several months now, no issues. Saves the extra hassle using a different address for returns..

Thank you for the advice. How long would you recommend waiting before converting to seller? Is 3-4 weeks sufficient do you think or is the longer I wait and place orders, the higher chance it succeeds?

[dsdominators]

Hint:
Before you even attempt to convert to a seller account, make sure you've made at least 5 different purchases.
This has improved my success rates rapidly.

[itslouis2003]

Originally Posted by dsdominators

Hint:
Before you even attempt to convert to a seller account, make sure you've made at least 5 different purchases.
This has improved my success rates rapidly.

Thank you for the advice i will definitely implement this. Do you also check for temporary bidding restriction to be over before converting to a seller?

[hello1212]

Originally Posted by itslouis2003

Thank you for the advice. How long would you recommend waiting before converting to seller? Is 3-4 weeks sufficient do you think or is the longer I wait and place orders, the higher chance it succeeds?

The timeframe is OK. But I also feel it's how you use the account during the aging process. I would still browse, watch items, drip buy a few items during the aging process, provide feedback, just simulate a new user and what you would do as a noob on eBay really.

As dsdominators says below, it's good measure to use a fresh virtual card or debit card to buy different items here and there before you start selling, buyer history does help I feel.

[itslouis2003]

Originally Posted by hello1212

The timeframe is OK. But I also feel it's how you use the account during the aging process. I would still browse, watch items, drip buy a few items during the aging process, provide feedback, just simulate a new user and what you would do as a noob on eBay really.

As dsdominators says below, it's good measure to use a fresh virtual card or debit card to buy different items here and there before you start selling, buyer history does help I feel.

I select pay with Bank on these accounts, since my cards just decline for some reason. Hope thats all good.

[rsot]

Originally Posted by dsdominators

Hint:
Before you even attempt to convert to a seller account, make sure you've made at least 5 different purchases.
This has improved my success rates rapidly.

5 different purchases - not just bidding - very interesting take.

[rsot]

Originally Posted by itslouis2003

I select pay with Bank on these accounts, since my cards just decline for some reason. Hope thats all good.

Paying bank should be fine - keep in mind that the receipt generated from the bank will show the true name on the bank account, not such a big deal.

Also make sure that your bank has the funds - no NSF.

[itslouis2003]

Originally Posted by rsot

5 different purchases - not just bidding - very interesting take.

He’s a verified seller so I’m definitely going to take his advice

[itslouis2003]

Originally Posted by rsot

Paying bank should be fine - keep in mind that the receipt generated from the bank will show the true name on the bank account, not such a big deal.

Also make sure that your bank has the funds - no NSF.

Okay thanks, yes the bank has the funds I’m paying in full for all purchases. Do you think the purchase value matters much? I’m just doing £2-£4 per order

[hello1212]

Originally Posted by itslouis2003

I select pay with Bank on these accounts, since my cards just decline for some reason. Hope thats all good.

Yep all good