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100/5000 limit on my new account
 

Hi guys,

I had one of my stealth account aged about 33 days, then I started listing my item yesterday. My account limit indicates 100 / $5000, which is good. However, all my other stealth accounts were like 10/$1000 at first (all aged over 30 days before listing), and I built them up for about 3 month to reach 100 / $5000.

Do you guys know why i got 100/$5000 right after my first listing for this account?

Any comments?

Thanks.

Re: 100/5000 limit on my new account
 

If you figure it out let me know, I have been trying to solve this puzzle myself

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Ebay has no reasoning to their account limits increased, a lot of random things happen

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As you make more accounts you will notice even bigger raises , sometimes 0 feedback and one sale. I had a raise to 350/15000, just 6 days after creation before

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I've had a lot of accounts go from 10/$1,000 to 30/$3,000 within days, had a few then go from 30/$3,000 to 200/$7,000....I do have clues on what is causing it but can't share! lol.

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Blind, random luck...I have done 10 stealth accounts in the past 8 months and there is no rhyme or reason to m.

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Random luck. It still does not matter. If you do something to go off the eBay algorithm you will still get the MC999.

Still a nice give me. Make sure you start off with lots of low risk items and build up the account nice a solid.

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Getting exactly the same on lots of new accounts

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I do not think your singing is what does it MM

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@OP, congratz - many people have tried to find out a working way to always get 100/5000 - very tough to figure out

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When you get blessed with a new unlimited stealth acct let us know.

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When you have more than 1 account does that mean you need more than 1 credit card and paypal accounts?

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Yes, you need one of everything for each account....only thing you can "re-use" is your computer. lol.

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Please note we don't actually use "Credit Cards" but other methods such as VCC's and Visa/MasterCard Gift Cards in place of Credit Cards.

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wow, can i have access to your pc ???

well done

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I just made TRS and I still have 130/5000 limit. I was hoping after TRS they would release or increase limits.

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Does the same apply to the uk? Cant I just use the number of my bank accoun? I mean a different bank account for each of my paypal accounts.

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Wow....I get 10/1K every single time....they get raised within 60 days or so....but I've never got higher than that right out of the gate....

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Can you share a little info of what you list on that account at first? Is it expensive?

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I have my own methods which consistantly get my accounts to the 100/$5000 limit well within a 30 day time period, however I have noticed for no particular reason eBay sometimes increases my limits for some accounts quicker than others. It appears to be random, but I figure that there must be something within eBay's algorithms that deems some of my accounts more trustworthy than others despite all of my accounts are created using the same process.

I have found it often has a lot to do with what type of items you start out selling as to how quickly you get an increase.

I have also found that an increase to 20/1000 is NOT GOOD because it is a sign that eBay does not trust the account with a larger increase. Nowadays, all of my accounts are increased from 10/500 to 100/5000 in a single increase.

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@ebayanarchy

Hmmm, interesting. So you're saying that it's a type of item you list to get the 100/5000 huh. Now you're getting me thinking.

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Yes, most definitly - the type of item that you list can make a huge difference. To clarify, it isn't any one particular item or another. Anything will do provided that it isn't seen as risky by eBay. Too many sellers make the mistake of trying to increase their limits whilst selling items deemed 'risky' by eBay.

The trick is to list list items that are LOW VALUE and LOW RISK (as far as eBay is concerned).

Best avoid anything over $30 or any VERO items whilst trying to increase limits. I usually sell items within the $1 - $12 range. This assists in getting good feedback, limits removed and most importantly it is a factor in having a limits increase.

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How often do you guys go beyond the 100/5000 limits? Do I need to max out my limits now to get a raise beyond 100/5000?

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It usually takes me about 3 months on average, just doing very lite selling of non branded low risk items

Sometimes you get crazy jumps out of no where

The slower you go on the account I find the faster and bigger increase

After I make an account I'll usually list and sell one item no kore than couple dollars, and ship it out same day if possible! once it's out I'll leave the account for 5-6 weeks or so, I find doing this's and than going back to the account and start selling after 6 weeks rest gives me a raise often or soon after I start listing

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It has always been the type of item you list that allows early growth of limits.

Provided the listings are not flagged within the ebay parameters, selling limits should raise.

Keep on thinking

;)

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Just wondering what these items were that increased limits? I've seen people sell cheap electronic coupons and recipes just to get seller feedback. Would this lead to an increase?

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Uggh, I have so much authentic makeup items I want to just get sold already, I assume eBay will see this as high risk due to all the counterfeits being sold by Chinese sellers

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What type of items would you recommend listing to gain eBays trust for an increase? Maybe clothing, nothing designer? Random household items? Nothing risky or anything has to be authenticated I would assume..

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Low priced , with no big Name Brands

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Prior to my suspension I sold new and used authentic designer handbags which are quite pricey. At what point do you think it would be safe to start introducing these type of items? I understand at first sell low priced no name items..but for how long?

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There's really no timing on that. The moment you start introducing those items, the risk goes up right away.

But by selling those generics and building history will strengthen your account's reputation.
At the same time, it's a good idea to do so as it'll teach you how to give good service which should carry over when you sell your high ticket items.

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Do you guys think hair bands is a good item to start with?

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Not sure exactly what your talking about, care to elaborate on what you mean?

Re: 100/5000 limit on my new account
 

going to depend on different factors:

Selling limits.

How the account is made.

Activity of the account in its early days as it is first used for stealth. By that, no complaints & gaining high DSRs, feedback. Having an account that appears OK to ebay/paypal.

Getting increased limits helps to start to introduce different merchandise.

Not realistic to put a time frame for your type of items though.

:typing:

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Careful on the false hopes - doesnt always happen

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Firstly, I get an increase from 10/500 --> 100/5000 automatically (without calling eBay) and I do this within the first 30 days of setting up the account.

Secondly, I get an increase from 100/5000 ---> 300/7500 maually (by calling eBay) and I usually do this around the 60 day mark.

Whenever you are attempting a limits increase you should max out your current limits prior to applying for the increase. You also need to make sure your account are in order with good feedback (ideally 98% or better) and all your seller ratings are good (ideally above 4.8).

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How do you do the 1st one?

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Calling in for limit raises is very dangerous and if done wrong...it will backfire, so calling in should not be taken without warning.

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I tried when I called in after the MC999 I get after listing my first item and after they realized they couldn't find me on the database. They decided to let me proceed at 10. I then tried Ricky084's method asked for higher limits, He again when to the data base and couldn't find anything to ask, he told me he could raise me to 30 items. I never sold a thing. I'm going to try again tomorrow on another account that got an MC999.

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Wait, there is a way to automatically raise selling limits without calling? I didn't know this was possible...