Public ip for ebay

cunigghiu · #1 11-02-2013

hi everyone, im from italy and im new in the forum, bought the guide and still have few doubts

My big problem is Ip, my internet provider gives static ones and for now i dont want to change it for a new company (takes time and maybe speed is not the same apart from ebay etc..), my iphone is 4s with ios 6 and cant be jailbreak for thetering (true?)

i thought about USB key with prepaid phone sim to use only for this purpose
It will be opened at my real name, does it affect in any way Ebay account?
and if i use it with multiple accounts (changing ip of course) is it ok?

Then other doubt: once paypal is verified through a VCC then i will attached my real bank name account to withdrawl more money in 1 time is it ok?

thanks!!

vogeltron · #2 11-02-2013

I can't speak for everyone. Especially people outside the US. But I have had success running stealth accounts from Public Wifi. I make sure I always log in from the same windows user on my laptop so the cookies, etc eBay recognizes. Hard to say but personally I believe if you get the account established and you keep it consistent. Public IP is ok. Many member on here will disagree. My opinion.

okay · #3 11-02-2013

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Originally Posted by vogeltron

I can't speak for everyone. Especially people outside the US. But I have had success running stealth accounts from Public Wifi. I make sure I always log in from the same windows user on my laptop so the cookies, etc eBay recognizes. Hard to say but personally I believe if you get the account established and you keep it consistent. Public IP is ok. Many member on here will disagree. My opinion.

Ditto.

..can't lose with an IP that looks like this --> xxx.xxx.xx.xx.'city-of...'

rsot · #4 11-02-2013

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Originally Posted by vogeltron

I can't speak for everyone. Especially people outside the US. But I have had success running stealth accounts from Public Wifi. I make sure I always log in from the same windows user on my laptop so the cookies, etc eBay recognizes. Hard to say but personally I believe if you get the account established and you keep it consistent. Public IP is ok. Many member on here will disagree. My opinion.

I see your viewpoint vogeltron and, while it's good that it works for you, the issue is that there is always a chance of IP linking.

Say, you are using public wifi on an account...cookies in place...happily going along day to day....meanwhile on the SAME WIFI IP, five other people have made accounts and are doing weird business, fraud, risky sales, etc....eB terminates few accounts...and then sees your account on the same IP ...well down you go - always the risk. That's the risk that isn't recommendable.

JamesNorth101 · #5 11-02-2013

Using a public IP is always risky for the reasons Rsot has outlined.

It should IMO be avoided when possible. Many other options available (dial up, tethering, dongles ect)

**ilcarletto** · #6 11-02-2013

Coniglio,
u can use the USB key connection I can't see any problem wiith that. Check your IP before going online and you shaould be fine.
I am using DSL from my house... registered to my name (like most people I guess is doing).
Btw, got my first 3 items on Ebay just today. Music CDs I am not listening anymore. Start slowly with common and NO risky items.
Ciao.

Sandy D · #7 11-02-2013

You do not know how many have posted about losing their accounts for us to only find out they used a public IP later.

If anyone used it and was banned like at McDonalds you will be linked to that account in time and get canned.

You might get away with it for a while or get lucky that no one has used it before but numbers will catch up over time.

vogeltron · #8 11-04-2013

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Originally Posted by JamesNorth101

Using a public IP is always risky for the reasons Rsot has outlined.

It should IMO be avoided when possible. Many other options available (dial up, tethering, dongles ect)

If you are willing to pay for the resources I 100% agree. Stepping out of the house or getting out of the bed is risky. I agree prepare as best as possible. Depending on the type of account your are running and what you are trying to do with it. While many won't agree with it. I do believe these type of accounts using the IP are feasible. Depending on volume of sales, etc. It really is subjective.

james13v · #9 12-16-2013

I'm still not seeing the issue with it. What about just using it occasionally?

JamesNorth101 · #10 12-16-2013

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Originally Posted by james13v

I'm still not seeing the issue with it. What about just using it occasionally?

No, never use a public IP

If anyone else has logged onto the public WiFi to check their eBay account, and have for example had their PP account restricted then it could appear to eBay that you and said person are the same person (due to the fact that you have the same IP)

Ergo avoid public IP's all the time.

KDavis · #11 12-16-2013

But couldn't you call ebay and explain you use public wifi and you don't have internet or something sill like that?

JamesNorth101 · #12 12-16-2013

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Originally Posted by KDavis

But couldn't you call ebay and explain you use public wifi and you don't have internet or something sill like that?

Sure you could, but they are not exactly known for being all that reasonable. Its also such an easy thing to avoid why go though the potential headache.

nivo · #13 12-16-2013

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Originally Posted by cunigghiu

hi everyone, im from italy and im new in the forum, bought the guide and still have few doubts

My big problem is Ip, my internet provider gives static ones and for now i dont want to change it for a new company (takes time and maybe speed is not the same apart from ebay etc..), my iphone is 4s with ios 6 and cant be jailbreak for thetering (true?)

i thought about USB key with prepaid phone sim to use only for this purpose
It will be opened at my real name, does it affect in any way Ebay account?
and if i use it with multiple accounts (changing ip of course) is it ok?

Then other doubt: once paypal is verified through a VCC then i will attached my real bank name account to withdrawl more money in 1 time is it ok?

thanks!!

What is the exact iOS your running?

rama · #14 12-16-2013

Other options are available, look into them if you want to keep your account up & running smoothly.

As many said, it is risky to use public ips.

KDavis · #15 12-16-2013

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Originally Posted by JamesNorth101

Sure you could, but they are not exactly known for being all that reasonable. Its also such an easy thing to avoid why go though the potential headache.

You've got a point. I never tried it and don't think it's a good idea. Still, I'm sure there's a way around everything lol

JRaynor101 · #16 12-16-2013

Consider using a VPN or any of the free web proxies available?

JamesNorth101 · #17 12-16-2013

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Originally Posted by JRaynor101

Consider using a VPN or any of the free web proxies available?

VPS would work, others are best avoided.

nivo · #18 12-16-2013

If you have iOs 6.1.1 or under you should be able to jailbreak.

KDavis · #19 12-16-2013

I use VPS. So much easier!

MM78 · #20 12-16-2013

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Originally Posted by JRaynor101

free web proxies available?

Bad Idea, anything free is bound to be abused and may or can be detected by Ebay/Paypal.

joesshooze · #21 12-17-2013

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Originally Posted by JRaynor101

Consider using a VPN or any of the free web proxies available?

This is what I am talking about ^^^^^^^ that is not good advice. Ebay knows these sites. And it's free? That's a big eb flag.

KDavis · #22 12-17-2013

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Originally Posted by joesshooze

This is what I am talking about ^^^^^^^ that is not good advice. Ebay knows these sites. And it's free? That's a big eb flag.

I've never been caught using a VPS... But you have to change the ip every time...