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I Need Some Serious Advice
 

I would like to ask anyone who could give me some advice on what move I should make at this point. It would be SO greatly appreciated.
I've been on one stealth Ebay account for the last 8 years.
I sell only vintage old collectibles in my spare time.
I got the boot in 2013 because of low DSR ratings which were SO unfair it's not even funny.
I joined this forum site, did all my research and successfully created a stealth account on Ebay. I have 740 feedbacks and at 100% top seller rating. I only make about $2000 a year doing this but it's something I LOVE doing in my spare time.

I am DEVASTATED at this new managed payment system and them wanting real info because I know what's going to happen.
I just recieved my notification that I have until February 1st. My original deadline was Jan 25th.
I've been using this account longer than my original banned account and actually don't even remember my old account info.
How can Ebay be so horrible in only seeing what happened 8-9 years ago versus what I've actually accomplished in that time?
I feel like in order to sell on Ebay and in order to be accepted by Ebay you have to be a person wrapped in gold, having no flaws and be just PERFECT or you're OUT!
I have NO way around this and it makes me SO sad I will have to give it all up!

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Just give them your real info and you'll be fine.

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if the suspended account is that old and Ebay back then does not ask for SSN,try creating a new account with your name and SSN and a different address

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That's right. You can do that or register a new one account for a new beginning :welcome;

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Was running 8 stealth accounts. They are all slowly dying off as they are required to use MP. Took my best stealth and changed every single detail on the account to legit info. No problems. Smooth sailing.

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A side advice to you, make at least 3 more accounts so you don't put all your eggs in one basket and it'll give you a peace of mind once you have them.

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If you have stealth acct can you change to your real name and ss number with different address ? My real eBay got banned 7 years ago ? Or would I need to use the banned address ?

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Use whatever your current address is

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Your stealth acc active for 8 years. What a miracle.
Could you please share how you keep your stealth acc safe?

Re: I Need Some Serious Advice
 

dont sell foofoo

provide good customer support
don't cheat customers
pretend you're amazon, give people stuff for free when they complain
pretend you're a cruise ship employee, your only job is to make sure your customer is happy. NO MATTER THE FINANCIAL LOSS

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LOL, Thx a lot.

I will try to be a servant.

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Well I'm not a bigtime seller. I only sell old collectibles acquired in estate sales in my spare time.
I am, however, very meticulous when it comes to my listings, making sure I describe them accurately, include several pictures (including showing any flaws and adding comment on them) and communicating with the buyers if there's any problems.
I got tired of the kind of people that like to take advantage of the system and finding ANY kind of excuse to get something for free.
Being that way helped bigtime but still get the occasional person who buys something strictly just by the pictures or vice versa.

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But I do not have a real bank account attached to it.
I have only used PayPal for method of payment.

So......I am contemplating on which direction to go at this point.
Go ahead and sign up with MP using real info OR just trying to create a whole new account.
I was just afraid that Ebay will flag a new account being created with real info because it will match my first suspended account.
BUT.....I don't ever recall giving my SS# with first account (commenter mentioned that earlier).
Uuughhh

Re: I Need Some Serious Advice
 

You can register a new account for a new beginning

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Bank name should be real info too?

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Have you made the switch to MP? Interested to know if it worked out for you

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No, I've been scared to do anything!