Aging an Account - Buy Something?

[dreamtfk]

Ran a quick search but couldn't really find anything.

I have 3 new accounts I am in the process of aging so I am going through the steps of making my account look legit (browsing, bidding, sending some messages, watch list etc.) but will buying something help?

My address is random but I guess if I buy something for a dollar or two from China they won't have a problem shipping it somewhere else. Of course I would email them directly and not change the shipping address on the checkout screen.

[MM78]

Some say it helps, personally I rather build seller feedback as fast as possible.

[dreamtfk]

I probably should have mentioned I will be selling a few household items as well as part of the process but thank you for the feedback.

[john456]

Selling household items is great. Some $$ store stuff too works. Buyers are happy making deals.

Buying does nothing in terms of aging a seller account.

I have had 1y+ buyer accounts. When I started to sell, I got a MC999/newbie notice. I called and they told me 'ah.. you are new to selling, welcome!'

[dreamtfk]

I opened several new accounts and was selling in parallel to my primary account and never got an MC999. Hell I was selling high risk electronics on both those accounts for many months and not a peep from eBay - guess I just got lucky?

[Sandy D]

Originally Posted by john456

Selling household items is great. Some $$ store stuff too works. Buyers are happy making deals.

Buying does nothing in terms of aging a seller account.

I have had 1y+ buyer accounts. When I started to sell, I got a MC999/newbie notice. I called and they told me 'ah.. you are new to selling, welcome!'

Exactly what I do.

When I buy an estate out or a ton of box lots at an auction I use these items for new accounts. Never an MC999.

I grow baby stealths into powerhouses by doing this and have for a long time now.

[GreenBean]

Originally Posted by dreamtfk

My address is random but I guess if I buy something for a dollar or two from China they won't have a problem shipping it somewhere else. Of course I would email them directly and not change the shipping address on the checkout screen.

Be careful of emailing sellers, even Chinese. Some will not help.

What will you do regarding the address when the account is selling full time?

Have you a returns policy made yet?

[dreamtfk]

Originally Posted by Greenie

Be careful of emailing sellers, even Chinese. Some will not help.

What will you do regarding the address when the account is selling full time?

Have you a returns policy made yet?

Well if I don't get the item no big deal it was only for stealth reasons anyhow.

Not really sure I guess I will hope they send returns to the address I give them. Don't really have much choice since I bought the accounts and they come with random addresses.

[john456]

Random address, selling high risk electronics, ...

You may get lucky for a while but eBay will catch up with you

[rsot]

Originally Posted by dreamtfk

Well if I don't get the item no big deal it was only for stealth reasons anyhow.

Not really sure I guess I will hope they send returns to the address I give them. Don't really have much choice since I bought the accounts and they come with random addresses.

If you plan on going into high-end electronics again, you should have the return address available for buyers...you were lucky a bit on the old accounts if you did not have too many returns

[GreenBean]

Originally Posted by dreamtfk

Well if I don't get the item no big deal it was only for stealth reasons anyhow.

Not really sure I guess I will hope they send returns to the address I give them. Don't really have much choice since I bought the accounts and they come with random addresses.

Missing the point....

You should be trying to make this purchased account a long term one.

Get the address sorted.

Sell like it is a non stealth account.

[dreamtfk]

Originally Posted by john456

Random address, selling high risk electronics, ...

You may get lucky for a while but eBay will catch up with you

I agree but unfortunately I don't have access to many different products and my profit margins are good so even if it only lasts a few months it is well worth it. I will just keep buying new accounts and aging them.

Originally Posted by rsot

If you plan on going into high-end electronics again, you should have the return address available for buyers...you were lucky a bit on the old accounts if you did not have too many returns

I have a few options for new addresses.

Originally Posted by Greenie

Missing the point....

You should be trying to make this purchased account a long term one.

Get the address sorted.

Sell like it is a non stealth account.

I realize this but see my reply to john456.

[rsot]

@dreamtfk, seems like you have the set plan then - best of luck.