IP address for multiple stealth accounts

Geegee83 · #1 09-15-2013

Okay, so if I am running 8 stealth accounts for example, and switching off my router each time, is that the best way?

In theory I would love to have access to them all at the same time, so could I have a dongle in my 2nd PC, or my iPhone tethered and that would give a different IP?

My problem is that I run the design software on my main user account, so switching between accounts is going to be a pain, but I have 2 PC's and a laptop, and an iPad, and just want to make it as simple as possible to view as many of the accounts at the same time.

I can have up to 100 orders a day in my current account and so I'd like to keep track of things.

GreenBean · #2 09-15-2013

I would truly say learn to walk before you run in stealth mode.

No way would I run 8 accounts on just two lots of IPs.

I have a morbid fear of being linked.

You will be linked this way. Same items, similar IPs.

Not wise, imo.

Geegee83 · #3 09-15-2013

Thanks GreenBean

I think I was going to start with one account and build on it, but I think I was thinking too far ahead with my planning lol.

So one account to start with, and I'll probably feel better about it later and more confident.

Geegee83 · #4 09-15-2013

Just to clarify, on 2 PC's, but all with different user log in accounts, so I'd unplug the dongle/iPhone to get a new IP when switching between them.

rsot · #5 09-15-2013

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Originally Posted by Geegee83

Just to clarify, on 2 PC's, but all with different user log in accounts, so I'd unplug the dongle/iPhone to get a new IP when switching between them.

That`s right - and you check on IPBurger.com to make sure each IP is different than the others.

Geegee83 · #6 09-15-2013

Great, yes I used IPBurger yesterday, very handy site.

I have broadband, but would prefer to have my main account and PC running as normal, with the software programmes I need on, then the 2nd PC will be the stealth account, with different user ID's and the dongle on it, so I can switch easily.

I can use jamesnorth's spreadsheet on the other PC then to tracks IP's each time.

Just need to see if the dongles work well enough, I had an O2 one ages ago and it was very slow.. But worked.

I've got another account from a seller on here, and I want to set up my own, but I don't have any other bank accounts to use for anymore... Am I missing something? For example, if I got up to 8 stealth accounts, would I in theory need 8 bank accounts for the PayPal side of things? And how do you do the verification for PayPal without being linked?

GreenBean · #7 09-15-2013

You need a bank account per paypal.

Avoid rushing.

You will trip over.

Geegee83 · #8 09-15-2013

Yep, I agree.. I think I'm just considering the master plan..

Ok, I'll focus on this one for now, and keep reading.

GreenBean · #9 09-15-2013

Trust me.

That works best in the long run.

There are options you can consider later

Geegee83 · #10 09-15-2013

Ok great, thanks GB..

One more question, is it worth investing in a MiFi unit? Instead of my iPhone 5?

MM78 · #11 09-15-2013

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Ok great, thanks GB..

One more question, is it worth investing in a MiFi unit? Instead of my iPhone 5?

IP ranges depend on the Service Provider, same goes for Iphone.

Geegee83 · #12 09-15-2013

I'll be just using it for one stealth account to start with, so the IP range won't be an issue really.

I use BT Wifi for my main PC.

It was more of an ease of use thing really. Saves me messing with the iPhone and also means I have an internet backup for when BT Wifi goes down.

MM78 · #13 09-15-2013

A MiFi would work just fine in your case, don't forget to log you IPs anyways...for future reference.

Geegee83 · #14 09-15-2013

I sure will, thanks for the reply MM78!

I'm starting to get to grips with this I think.

metatrade · #15 09-15-2013

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Originally Posted by Geegee83

I'll be just using it for one stealth account to start with, so the IP range won't be an issue really.

I use BT Wifi for my main PC.

It was more of an ease of use thing really. Saves me messing with the iPhone and also means I have an internet backup for when BT Wifi goes down.

If you are using BT Wifi, Using BT Openzone or BT Fon could also be an option for you.

Jack · #16 09-15-2013

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Originally Posted by Geegee83

Okay, so if I am running 8 stealth accounts for example, and switching off my router each time, is that the best way?

In theory I would love to have access to them all at the same time, so could I have a dongle in my 2nd PC, or my iPhone tethered and that would give a different IP?

My problem is that I run the design software on my main user account, so switching between accounts is going to be a pain, but I have 2 PC's and a laptop, and an iPad, and just want to make it as simple as possible to view as many of the accounts at the same time.

I can have up to 100 orders a day in my current account and so I'd like to keep track of things.

I believe GB really hit home with the advice she gave you on trying to explode with all these accounts. I remember about 2 years ago when I started selling on stealth accounts, and I just focused on how much I could scale up without even learning the basics. Make sure you understand that basic principles that are outlined in the Stealth Book to prevent little "mishaps".

It's really the small things that will bring your accounts to a following crash. While running 8 account's you really have to to keep focus, and make sure if your using different IP's each time that you keep those IP's logged in something like an excel spreadsheet, with the account is was used on! Hope that helps some what!

Geegee83 · #17 09-16-2013

Thanks everyone, it's really good advice.

I'll stick with the one account for now, purchased one on here with ID and everything, so it's less likely to get messy later.

One Question though, if I buy something, how do I get them to ship it to my address?

Omgoozle · #18 09-16-2013

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One Question though, if I buy something, how do I get them to ship it to my address?

Dear Seller:

I was about to bid on your item xxxxx when I realized that it would be much easier for my family if you could send it to my son Jimmy instead of me.

My son Jimmy lives in the next town, and he will be house-sitting as my retired husband and I take our RV on a road trip through Bogata, Columbia. We have heard the "cane" fields down there are fantastic! And the kids describe the experience as "trippy" so I think that's a good thing!

We will be gone for 17 months, and we expect to be kidnapped by machete-wielding drug lords. I'm afraid the parcel will be sitting on my front stoop for quite some time and may be damaged by rain / urinated on by a homeless man / mauled by postage-eating zombies / be probed by the aliens who have infested my basement.

I was going to put this alternative shipping address in the "notes" of my purchase.

If this is a problem, please let me know in the next 24 hours before I buy this item so that it doesn't cause any unnecessary foolishness with this gosh-darned internet whosits.

Thank you!

Geegee83

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Just copy/paste this. Seems legit.

MM78 · #19 09-16-2013

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Originally Posted by Geegee83

One Question though, if I buy something, how do I get them to ship it to my address?

You can't...unless you have access to the address.

The only way you can buy something and have it delivered to you is if you open an account to an address where you can receive mail.

Consider a P.O. Box for a buying account.

Geegee83 · #20 09-16-2013

Omg - yes, that's what I thought I'd have to do. (nice email, made me chuckle).

MM78 - Not sure if PO BOX addresses are as common here in the UK? But thanks for the suggestion, I'll look into it.

rsot · #21 09-16-2013

You can get po boxes in UK Geegee83 - I operate that way only out there

GreenBean · #22 09-16-2013

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One Question though, if I buy something, how do I get them to ship it to my address?

To be on the ball, you have access to the address.

It is seriously the most sensible way to run an account.

Sadly there are SELLERS in the UK who will report you to ebay if you ask for a variation on addresses.

Forgot also about tweaking addresses, postcodes. UK ebay does many more reviews than the other platforms.

They FIND out that the address is related to suspended accounts.

It is not good stealth to compromise the account for the sake of getting access to an address.

Yours, in tin foil hat status.