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Default Converting stealth to real details

I'm in the UK. I Had an account permanently closed about 13 years ago, for failing to pay fees (I was aggreived after getting ripped off for some computer parts I sold/sent overseas). Anyhow. A couple of years later I opened a new account, using a different address that I had access to, different phone number, different IP (had since change provider), different bank account (opened in the new address), and with a variation on my name and a made-up DOB. A few years later I was asked to submit ID, and submitted an edited bank statement and edited passport. After it sat there for a day or so (as I recall) I called them, got through to a nice Irish chap, and he approved them. Since then, zero issues, with +/-500 sales over a decade, all expensive items, mainly higher end wristwatches. Anyway, now comes the tax/NI stuff and the need to go legit if possible.

I'm still living at the original address from the banned account, and I'm wondering.. Can I just change the name, DOB and address on my account to my actual real details (which I will be able to submit real verification info for), and submit my real NI number when the time comes (was never asked to submit it for the banned account, so shouldn't be marked), or are they going to link it back to the old account and nuke me? I'm not worried about stealth, or about avoiding the tax man etc. I just want a functional legit ebay account. I've read about people converting their stealth accounts to legit accounts but Ooof.

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I decided sod it and updated everything. If it dies it dies.

After updating the name, address and DOB (in one go! eek!) I got a 'seller payouts are on hold and some services are blocked — update your account' message. Clicked the link and it asked me for ID/Driver's license. Then I added my NI number. Then went to photograph my driving license (legit) and when I got back the 'update account info' link in the message no longer took me to a submission page/form. Just straight to a holding page message saying 'Verification in progress'. So we shall see lol. Could be they verify through the NI number, or whatever soft checking they do (which would come back legit). Or it could simply be linked to the old account, and burned.I imagine it's burned.. I'll update here when it plays out.
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I decided sod it and updated everything. If it dies it dies.

After updating the name, address and DOB (in one go! eek!) I got a 'seller payouts are on hold and some services are blocked — update your account' message. Clicked the link and it asked me for ID/Driver's license. Then I added my NI number. Then went to photograph my driving license (legit) and when I got back the 'update account info' link in the message no longer took me to a submission page/form. Just straight to a holding page message saying 'Verification in progress'. So we shall see lol. Could be they verify through the NI number, or whatever soft checking they do (which would come back legit). Or it could simply be linked to the old account, and burned.I imagine it's burned.. I'll update here when it plays out.
That verification process page is quite random after the NI submission. Ive entered hooky NI numbers in months ago on some accounts and everything. is working fine still. Time will tell.
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Default Re: Converting stealth to real details

Changing your current account to your real details is risky. eBay likely still has records of your old account and the connection to your original address. Updating the account with your real information could trigger a link between the old banned account and your current one, potentially leading to suspension.
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