how to create backup accounts without linking

[pleasehelpme]

I want to setup several backup stealth accounts, but I don't want them to be linked.

I will follow the procedure:

1.new windows account
2.change ip
3.new name, address
4.new gmail account
5.new phone number
6.paypal
merchant account
7. auctiva
8. gift card

My main question is step 6.
Should I use paypal or merchant account?
Many said paypal is a deadend, but if I use merchant account, can I use the same account as the one I am using with current ebay account?
Do I need different merchant account for different ebay account? If so, it will cost lots of money and time to apple.

For step 5, do I need different phone number for different account? Somebody has 86 accounts with 86 different phone numbers?

Thanks

[ebaykilla]

yes you need a different phone number if you don't want to be linked. paypal is fine if you don't sell vero and go slowly with sales. otherwise get a merchant account.

[Here We Go Again]

NO information from 1 eBay Account should EVER be used on a different eBay Account.
If any information that has been used on eBay Account "A" gets used on eBay Account "B" then they are linked in some form.

[Werfella]

Not sure if you can link all your eBay accounts to one merchant-(I would also like to know this) I use paypal all the time. Paypal's not always a dead end, you just need to know how to play the game- and always be prepared with verification. Also, like Killa said, take things slow for sure. Other than that your methods seem straight- good luck

[ebaykilla]

you can link your merchant accounts with shopping cart like cartmanger and your info is not shared with ebay

[pleasehelpme]

Originally Posted by ebaykilla

yes you need a different phone number if you don't want to be linked. paypal is fine if you don't sell vero and go slowly with sales. otherwise get a merchant account.

Thanks for your input
I can start slow, but it will go much higher than $500 later. I don't know how to deal paypal limitation.
And if I use paypal, I need different bank accounts for different , right?
Thanks

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[pleasehelpme]

Originally Posted by ebaykilla

you can link your merchant accounts with shopping cart like cartmanger and your info is not shared with ebay

Can I use different auctiva with same merchant account, for different eBay accounts?
Thanks

[northpeak]

Originally Posted by ricky_price

Ive heard that auctiva dont share login details with eBay... maybe this is applicable to your question regarding using auctiva on different accounts.
Personally auctiva is a pain for me, so slow and finicky!

what do you prefer instead of auctiva?