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Linking Name
 

I know that some people say ebay can link you with your first or last name. I'm just wondering is it possible to use just your initial for your last name? Would that work?

I dont think that is possible.

I wouldn't even try that, you can use name variation a little.

Here's a name variation site, type in the name you would like, and it'll show you variations:

Name Variation Relationship - Names

Thanks for that site!
Do you have to change first and last name? or first is ok?

Also if suspend address is 123 se north greenwll and I change it to 125 se north greenwall (post lady knows my name) will ebay link?

or 123 north greenwall (just took out se)...My idea here is to be able to use legit ID (some photoshop) info if linked

Alot of people use the same first name with different last name. As far as address variation goes try not to go overboard, I've never tried this, so I'll let someone else chime in on it.

Or you can just use a completely new 'stealth' name and not have to worry about linking :)

Ofcourse you just need to make sure your ebay/paypal names match and make sure you use a bank that accepts debits incoming to the account from a stealth paypal account.

I find using completely new details gives you piece of mind and limits greatly the chances of being linked...but hey thats just me. :spy:

Name alone won't link - it is one of the many parts of registration that all form up together to "link".

That's correct. Imagine if eBay suspended all accounts registered to John Smith because one of them got banned. :)