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Linked By Old Photos
 

Ok so i have created my first stealth paypal & eBay account this morning.

PP is verified, eBay isn't yet. As a matter a fact i just created my eBay with

a name and email address, thats it. PP and my EB accounts are not linked yet,

because i haven't tried listing an item. Nor is my EB account verified.

My question is if i have old photos on my iPhone, can i simply just

email them to my NEW EMAIL i used for my stealths or if ANY email address and

download them to my PC? and use the photos when i list my item

thx

Re: Linked By Old Photos
 

I don't see an issue emailing the photos, but if you plan on reusing the pictures, ensure they are cleaned.

Any photo taken should be wiped of its EXIF data using a program (such as batch purifier) prior to loading on ebay.

Re: Linked By Old Photos
 

EXIF data? does that apple for jpeg files? :s , What the crap, please explain more as to how one can get linked by uploading photos (provided the graffiti or ads on them are different to the old photos).

Re: Linked By Old Photos
 

yes

so basically i just want to receive and download the photos from my emial onto

my computer, and when i am listing my item i just want to be able to click

"browse" and select the photos i had just downloaded.

in order for that to happen i need to download batch purifier

Re: Linked By Old Photos
 

Have you used these pictures before on a previous eBay account?

If so, then no you can't use them again.

Re: Linked By Old Photos
 

yes i have.

any particular reason why i cannot

Re: Linked By Old Photos
 

No, this is not what I'm saying. You can do whatever process you need to do in order to get the photos on your computer and to your listing - whether its transferring from phone to PC or email to email.

What I am advising is to take precaution with the photos by wiping them clean to avoid linking. Batch purifier is a recommended tool to do this process.

Re: Linked By Old Photos
 

Try using the search feature as there are dozens of threads on this subject.

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First of all, you shouldn't be listing items on a new account that were being sold on a previously suspended account.

Using the same pictures is just being lazy. A manual review of your account will instantly show you are in fact the same seller that was already banned.

It's simple: Being Stealth requires everything new.

Re: Linked By Old Photos
 

As long as you resize the pics and erase the exif tag info, then you're fine.

If it's a competitor reporting you, then the pics will be a dead giveaway.

If it's just the eb bots that you're worried about, download fotosizer. It lets you easily resize batches of photo's and you can also uncheck the box that keeps the tag info.

Re: Linked By Old Photos
 

so is tmgt right

am i taking the wrong step using old photos even after i clean them and selling

old items i sold on previous accounts?

and if i do decide to cleans them all i need to worry about getting removed

is?

thx

Re: Linked By Old Photos
 

I guess i can screen capture the photo and cut it in paint. That should generate a refereshed EXIF data..

Re: Linked By Old Photos
 

Obviously does not understand the whole stealth concept. The ONLY thing that can be used over is computer providing a new user is created for each new account.

Pictures, even if exif data is removed are still the same pics. I change the angles, lighting and anything else so my account looks different. That means listing copy, prices and even terminology. If idiot can see a resemblance what makes anybody think trained experts can't pickup on something. I try to put on a totally different personality when creating a listing on a new stealth acct.

Re: Linked By Old Photos
 

I feel like a total idiot

I asked a similar question a week or so ago, and no responses lead me to think the question i asked was so naive, no one would waste their time responding.

Sooo i have just used the same images, some of the back grounds have been changed, but some are the exact same.

Now these are pictures supplied by the supplier, and they look way better then me taking a snap of them etc..

What should i do, is it too late? or nip it in the bud right now?

Re: Linked By Old Photos
 

Once something is uploaded or sent to ebay, chances are there's no 'undo' button or 'do-over'. It's in their system...for good.

Just take better precautions next time.

Anytime shortcuts are taken when operating stealth, it can lead to bad things.

Re: Linked By Old Photos
 

there are lots of us that dont completely understand the whole stealth concept.

thats why we are subscribed to this forum.

we learning time we log on to this site.

i appreciate everyone's imput and advise.

Happy Thanksgiving to you all :bounce:

Re: Linked By Old Photos
 

Please nobody is trying to make you feel anything. You are new here as all of us were at one time. Take advantage of the search feature as all of this is greatly talked about. If you have new spin then open a new thread.

Re: Linked By Old Photos
 

Yes TMGT is correct.

No old info should ever be used for a new stealth account.

By stripping, changing your photos, you make them new.

That is the correct procedure.

:mod:

Re: Linked By Old Photos
 

http://www.aspkin.com/forums/uk-ebay...-old-info.html

What?????? Re-read the responses by Sandy D & myself.

What are we saying..... NEVER use old info. That includes photos.

:nono:

Re: Linked By Old Photos
 

Im sorry, i remember checking several times the day and the day after i posted it. Didnt bother to keep checking.

You live and you learn i suppose, ill know better next time

If i was to purchase multiple pp accs from a vendor on this site, could i use the same bank account for all?

Re: Linked By Old Photos
 

i believe you can only use up to 2 ebay acc per paypal according to the stealth guide,

but pls.

correct me if i am wrong

Re: Linked By Old Photos
 

What i mean is multiple pp accounts and eb acounts but all the same bank?