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Buying only account suspensions
 

Hi,
I have had two accounts that I created only for buying suspended. I followed the directions and opened a new buying account. What are the odds of another suspension. I don't ever sell.

Why were the buying accounts suspended? Since May 2009 eBay no longer suspends for unpaid strikes.

I got sick last November and got unpaid item strikes. I was in the hospital three times. I appealed the strikes and sent all the hospital information in. They would not reinstate my account. It was a buy and sell account.

I created two buy only accounts since then. They were both linked back to my original account. I followed the directions on creating an account here and changed everything.

I really need to buy as I opened a brick and mortar boutique and sell new clothing. Shelf pulls and overstocks from Macy's. I will do anything I can to keep a buying only account alive. I can't afford any more suspensions. I order constantly.

What were the suspensions for on the two buying accounts?

happened the same to me... I had an old unpaid strike( Like 2 years), ang got a problem with 2 sellers on las January....I bought from each 4 items.....I paid late for one and the other didn't want the payment after 10 days, I emailed the first and he said he will remove the strikes....but apparently Ebay didn't notice...........and it was a buy only accoun, very old..........

The suspensions were for being linked to the 1st account. Hopefully I have learned enough from reading and done everything properly and they won't link to the one I just created.

I buy large volumes. Over $1200.00 last month.

Make sure to change your ip and use CCleaner first and you won't be linked.

I checked my IP it is different. I cleared all cache and will try to remember to daily, as in making it a habit. I uninstalled anything that had to do with ebay. New name, address, bank info.

oh yes and I had an old gmail address I had for years and never used before. I used it.

No need to clear cache or cookies daily. Use CCleaner before you make the account though.

What is a Cleaner?

It deletes cookies and flash cookies and is recommended to prevent linking. It can be downloaded at CCleaner.com

Thanks it is downloading as we speak

New buy only account already suspended
 

Well now what

Did you run CCleaner like I suggested and change your ip?

Yes I did both

Then what was the suspension for?

I was linked to the old account again. How do I pm you?

Then you must be using the same info. If you used CCleaner that deletes cookies and flash cookies. You clicked run CCleaner right? I'll send you a pm.

You have to use different information.

Clear your cookies/history/etc

Get a PO Box or ask to use a friends address or even make up an address.

If you use a made up address... before you buy, ask the seller if they wouldn't mind sending it another address. Most sellers don't care. Well some do and some don't depends. The more expensive the item, they do care.

Don't log into your old accounts for any reason or you will most likely be caught.

If you can list the exact steps you took, I'm sure the more experienced members would be able to debug where you went wrong.

OTOH, with so many spies around, perhaps this should go to the subscribed forums?