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Mercari Stealth
 

I have sold on Mercari back when it was a phone app, but of course was banned. Since they have created a web based platform, what is the best way to verify the account? Are there any number generators that will work? Or do they have a database of real numbers connected telecom providers?

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Never even heard of 'Mercari'...
What is it exactly?

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https://www.aspkin.com/forums/other-...lls-there.html

The actual site, now undergoing some modern changes.

https://www.mercari.com



Some info, slokor.


:comp5:

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Not ever come across it either, but it does look interesting

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I read in another thread it's as easy as getting a new phone number, but I don't have experience.

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Google Voice works fine.

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My man. Gonna go give it a try.

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I'm going here if eBay won't unban me.

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Mercari is awesome. Definitely worth a try if you haven't yet.

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Does VCC good for mercari verification ?

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Similar to mercari is Poshmark.

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I've been looking at Mercari and Bonanza. I have not been on either before.

Do accounts created on Mercari have to match paypal info?

Bonanza allows you to add your paypal info for payments but does not store info. (it says)

Curious if I can create accounts for both of these in my name, and on Bonanza add a stealth Paypal and possibly use it for both payments and shipping discounts...any thoughts?

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Decent traffic?

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Mercari does not use PayPal, Mercari uses your bank account for direct deposit.

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You can use PayPal to buy on Mercari, but I'm not sure if the names need to match. I prefer to just keep them separate.

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The best thing about Mercari is that once the buyer leaves a rating (or 3 days after delivered), you get funds and the sale is final. & if the buyer does decide to return the item they cant leave a bad rating. It really is a cool app and you can find some awesome deals on stuff. I think it's much better than poshmark (unless you sell clothes). But both get decent traffic and are rapidly growing. Don't expect the same traffic as ebay and expect to get some low ball offers but you will make sales on there. I started listing on there with very low expectations and 3 months later I have 4 accounts on there that all make sales daily. I really think apps like these are the future.

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You are correct, what I was referring to was cashing out. As far as matching info who knows.....something worth experimenting with.

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I heard about poshmark just a week ago and now mercari?

It's good to see competition and new platforms to sell on.

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I know this is outdated, but with a Mercari stealth do you even need new user account and IP address? Do you think they even track it?

I will just to be safe, but I am curious.

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Mercari does track IP, so yes.....Id recommend a new IP.

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Got it, okay thanks MM.

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Mercari does look interesting.

Can anyone comment how sales are on this platform?

Seems they have a lot of items listed.

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Traffic use to be decent. Seems super dead the last few months tho.

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I can't talk for others, I'm doing awesome.

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For a specific item I had thousands of views, lots of talk, no buying action. I'm going to test other items later on. It was good 1-2 yrs ago.

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My wife does decently on there. An item that would sell within an hour on eBay will sell in 12hrs on Mercari in our experience. Problem is that it's too much of a social media platform so buyers all think they're supposed to message the seller trying to barter or hassle down a lower price before purchasing. I don't think she's ever sold anything without the buyer messaging her first asking her to lower the price.

EDIT: Just saw BL's post and that's pretty much our experience too, except all items listed do eventually sell.

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Definitely agree with phazorz here. I sold many items (110+ feedback in 2 months), but it seems everyone messages you first wanting a mega-deal. A lot of low balling goes on there. Regardless, sales do come.

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Mercari was easy to set up. My initial listing was also my sign up. Basically an email address and a phone for verification code and that was it. Will put more items up and see what the traffic is like compared to eBay for these items.. I can afford to sell this particular inventory for much less than I sell it for on eBay so I actually will welcome the low ballers.

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Just went live on Mercari recently with a few items. Listing was super fast. Will see how it goes.

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Best of luck :thumb:

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*Updated Needed*

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Merc UK is closing. Wonder who is hurting their business over there.

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Woah, is that "unknown" the Bonanza guru??? I haven't seen him in ages!

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*unkown.....

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Traffic: Sold 27 items across 2 accounts in 5-6 days. The number of sales wwas pretty good in comparison to what I do on eBay. But, what got my attention is how fast each item sold from the time I listed it. I sold almost everything I listed
Within a few hrs of listing. Some items sold in minutes.
FYI: sales were slower yesterday once the deadline for Christmas deliveries passed. So I can’t differentiate between Xmas traffic and everyday traffic yet.

Shipping: Shipped some through Mercari and some through my shipstation just for comparison. Shipping through Mercari is convenient but it’s a more expensive yet slower version of usps First Class Mail. They bill you for 15.9 oz package even if your item is much lighter. Also, It can take a couple days for Mercari tracking to show and customers can get antsy.

Payments: Had a couple packages delivered on Thurday. Both buyers left ratings and funds became immediately available in my Mercari account. I added bank same day and moved money. Got email on Friday that transfer was being processed. Woke up this morning and money was In my bank.

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@Payelectronica

How did you go about setting up the accounts for stealth Mercari?

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About the same as ebay, only you don't need a VCC.

Name
Address
Email
Phone
Bank to withdraw funds

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All of the above is correct. Google voice will do on the phone.
I’m running one on an iPad mini and one on a prepaid low budget smartphone.
You can do separate user accounts I would think but, the app is much much better with features you would want and need as a seller.

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I run all my accounts on VMWare via Website, and a small Tablet with Separate User Accounts + Mifi. GV does work fine as you said.

I make all my listings on the website, but eventually have to use the app to accept, deny, counter offers.

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I just wanted to point out Mercari's shipping labels are a huge ripoff and should be avoided at all costs.