Just some fun facts on Flash Cookies...

**aspkin** · #1 05-18-2008

Just some fun facts on Flash Cookies:

They're not located in your browser!
You can view your Flash Cookies by going here: Adobe - Flash Player : Settings Manager - Website Storage Settings panel
Deleting your browser cookies won't get rid of them
You have to delete them by using the above link
EBay will sometimes limit your account if it can't find your Flash cookie when you're listing an item, or changing your account details.
Once enabled by eBay, a lot of people are going to get linked accounts if they don't take action now to protect their accounts.
There is a solution.

GreenBean · #2 05-18-2008

aspkin ROCKS! Knew you would help!

yahhtrick · #3 05-19-2008

Here is an article on flash cookies. Thanks again aspkin

Flash Cookies explained

becca073 · #4 05-19-2008

So when viewing the link you have above, if nothing shows up then that means no flash cookies currently stored on your computer correct? Does anyone know if the limitations regarding flash cookies already started?

Exeneva · #5 05-19-2008

So we can just go to Global Storage Settings and uncheck the "Allow third-party flash content" and that will prevent flash cookies from being stored on our computers?

**aspkin** · #6 05-19-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by Exeneva

So we can just go to Global Storage Settings and uncheck the "Allow third-party flash content" and that will prevent flash cookies from being stored on our computers?

Yes, but it'll make things harder for you in the long run. EBay will check to see if the cookie is there, if it's not they will start asking you to verify your account, usually be phone verification.

Flash cookies aren't live yet, but they'll be here soon.

ebayhateluv · #7 05-19-2008

So, Aspkin--Am I Correct in doing this...

a.) CREATE a USER for each Ebay acct within Windows XP
b.) Then--USE ONLY that Particular User--(Log in to that User)--from the accts screen
i.e.
Ebay user name: Torpedo123
User acct within windows xp--
Admin,
New,
Paul,
Suzy,
Torpedo123

>> When you wish to switch users-- Log off/switch users- then now log into that other acct.

>>ALL the time maintaining the ebay cookies just for that particular acct--But NOT linking the other users??

(Thought newbies wouldnt understand unless spelled out..)

SuperBowl · #8 05-19-2008

yes but you have to change your IP when you log in the other account.
you can also clean the cookies from your browser but not the Flash Cookies in each Windows user account.
Good Luck.

**aspkin** · #9 05-20-2008

That's it ebayhateluv, having a 'User Account' for each eBay account you have, will separate the files between users, including flash cookies. The eBook explains this pretty well, I'll let you know when it's ready to download again.

Cheers!

Jonas · #10 05-20-2008

Is it really necessary to go through the trouble of creating all the USER IDs? Why can't you just go onto the flash cookie folder and move them out of there and just swap the file in. Or would the flash system have trouble recognizing this.

Also eBay likely is using flash to spy on the internals of your computer. I don't know what flash can read, maybe MAC address?

becca073 · #11 05-20-2008

This is so much easier to understand broken down like this. Thanks so much for the info. So by creating the different Windows users you don't have to delete the cookies then right? And if you delete them, it only will delete them for the specified user you are logged in under correct?

**aspkin** · #12 05-20-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jonas

Is it really necessary to go through the trouble of creating all the USER IDs? Why can't you just go onto the flash cookie folder and move them out of there and just swap the file in. Or would the flash system have trouble recognizing this.

Also eBay likely is using flash to spy on the internals of your computer. I don't know what flash can read, maybe MAC address?

That'll work the same in a sense, but to me it seems like more work.

**aspkin** · #13 05-20-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by becca073

This is so much easier to understand broken down like this. Thanks so much for the info. So by creating the different Windows users you don't have to delete the cookies then right? And if you delete them, it only will delete them for the specified user you are logged in under correct?

Correct -

**aspkin** · #14 05-20-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by yahhtrick

Here is an article on flash cookies. Thanks again aspkin

Flash Cookies explained

I used some of this guys post in the eBook update. Great Information!

By the way, to download the latest eBook update go here:

http://www.auctionstealth.com/eBay-Stealth.exe

yogarelax · #15 05-30-2008

Hi,
Today when I did the flash check for flash cookies this is all I got: secureinclude.ebaystatic.com .. now, Does that sound correct? I noted the time, date , etc, in my log. One time , however, it did say flash cookie. That got deleted when I , well. i guess i used flash to delete it. does this sound correct?
Thanks,
Trish

becca073 · #16 05-30-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by aspkin

Just some fun facts on Flash Cookies:

They're not located in your browser!
You can view your Flash Cookies by going here: Adobe - Flash Player : Settings Manager - Website Storage Settings panel
Deleting your browser cookies won't get rid of them
You have to delete them by using the above link
EBay will sometimes limit your account if it can't find your Flash cookie when you're listing an item, or changing your account details.
Once enabled by eBay, a lot of people are going to get linked accounts if they don't take action now to protect their accounts.
There is a solution.

If none are listed then eBay hasn't placed any yet correct?

becca073 · #17 06-04-2008

The "web storage settings" tab that looks like a folder correct?

**aspkin** · #18 06-05-2008

If none are listed, then you don't have any to worry about. Just check it often.

ebayisanecessaryevil · #19 06-06-2008

Flash cookies are HERE! Just had my first run around with it.

becca073 · #20 06-07-2008

Okay I'm getting them now when I have to update my credit card on eBay. Right now I'm just deleting them. I haven't had to do the phone call verification thing yet. I gotta figure out why my dial-up speed is slower on other Window User accounts first cause its killing me. LOL

kevinxu · #21 06-08-2008

if i create separate windows user accounts per ebay accounts,should i delete the regular cookies everytime i close firefox ?

another question,ebay only plant the flash cookies when you start to sell or buy items?

if i create a new ebay seller account but dont list any item,ebay would plant flash cookies ?

i normally create new ebay accounts then wait for 30 or 60 days to sell.

kevinxu · #22 06-09-2008

how to deal with the regular cookies?delete them is ok?