eBay Stealth Account Creation

[skyline]

Originally Posted by 123

VBAs are more prone to abuse and its always better to just have a real bank that you can actually withdraw to

I don't know much about VBA's that's why I'm asking. The disadvantages I keep thinking about for a physical bank account are the monthly fees and the fact if I get banned again for some reason I would have a useless account. So I prefer not to open one but will if that's the best option.

[rsot]

Originally Posted by skyline

You have experience trying this before?

I have never used a random address - I at least make sure the address is valid/searchable...and I won't change address in the future

[skyline]

Originally Posted by rsot

I have never used a random address - I at least make sure the address is valid/searchable...and I won't change address in the future

How do you do this? Do you sign up for a PO box or what?

[skyline]

Originally Posted by rsot

I have never used a random address - I at least make sure the address is valid/searchable...and I won't change address in the future

You mean a valid/searchable random address...? That's basically what I meant when I said "random".

[skyline]

Is it possible to use a VBA to get past bank verification and then use a real bank later once sales are going?

[Callidus]

Originally Posted by skyline

Is it possible to use a VBA to get past bank verification and then use a real bank later once sales are going?

Yes, that works.

[skyline]

I'm changing my approach due to the fact I don't want to take all the time and expense setting up a pretty legit stealth account only to be banned again. I'm not a really heavy seller yet.

New name - variation of current name
Mailing Address - Random address within 50 miles of me
Phone# - Google Voice #
Bank Account - Will purchase a VBA
Credit Card - VCC via Entropay

[MM78]

Originally Posted by skyline

I'm changing my approach due to the fact I don't want to take all the time and expense setting up a pretty legit stealth account only to be banned again. I'm not a really heavy seller yet.

New name - variation of current name
Mailing Address - Random address within 50 miles of me
Phone# - Google Voice #
Bank Account - Will purchase a VBA
Credit Card - VCC via Entropay

Don't forget a Bank Account to withdraw funds, not a VBA but real bank.

[skyline]

Originally Posted by MM78

Don't forget a Bank Account to withdraw funds, not a VBA but real bank.

I know - I will change it once I start rolling in some sales.

[GreenBean]

Originally Posted by skyline

For the address is it possible to start off w/ a random address and then change it to a PO Box address later w/o triggering any suspicion?

I avoid that.

Been a lot of issues with ebay US and random addresses.

Even had the people living at the address contacting ebay.

Avoid that scenario. It is not wise stealth.

Try to be as real as you possibly can from the time of making the account.

I have done that with all my US accounts with success.

Good you are taking a careful approach to this new venture.

[skyline]

Originally Posted by GreenBean

I avoid that.

Been a lot of issues with ebay US and random addresses.

Even had the people living at the address contacting ebay.

Avoid that scenario. It is not wise stealth.

Try to be as real as you possibly can from the time of making the account.

I have done that with all my US accounts with success.

Good you are taking a careful approach to this new venture.

Why would they contact eBay unless they received a return to their house?

[skyline]

Quick question about cookies:

When you begin using a stealth account is it important to delete your cookies every time you log off? I think I remember reading somewhere that it was recommended you left them undeleted to create a cookie history w/ the account.

Images:

Can you upload images to stealth accnts or does it need to be on separate hosting?

[rsot]

Originally Posted by skyline

You mean a valid/searchable random address...? That's basically what I meant when I said "random".

Ah ok - clearer - yes I use mailboxes...some buildings with suites too

[MM78]

Originally Posted by skyline

Quick question about cookies:

When you begin using a stealth account is it important to delete your cookies every time you log off? I think I remember reading somewhere that it was recommended you left them undeleted to create a cookie history w/ the account.

Cookies are very important, it's best to keep each account cookies separated.

Images:

Can you upload images to stealth accnts or does it need to be on separate hosting?

Suggest you take separate pics, wipe the exif data off all of them.

[skyline]

Originally Posted by MM78

Cookies are very important, it's best to keep each account cookies separated.


Suggest you take separate pics, wipe the exif data off all of them.

Ok, so I should leave the cookies undeleted when using stealth?

What do you mean take separate pics & how do you wipe the exif data? So, does that mean it is ok to use ebay hosting when uploading pics as long as it's not the same as the ones you used in the banned account?

[rsot]

You dont need to touch cookies if you keep one account per Window user account.

Still keen on using Google voice?

[skyline]

Originally Posted by rsot

Still keen on using Google voice?

Yea I am, why?

[Callidus]

Would only use GV if you know how to add it properly otherwise you MAY be looking at a lot of 0/0 accounts. GV can be used but it's mentioned many a time to avoid. Tracfone is preferred

[skyline]

Originally Posted by Callidus

Would only use GV if you know how to add it properly otherwise you MAY be looking at a lot of 0/0 accounts. GV can be used but it's mentioned many a time to avoid. Tracfone is preferred

How do you add it properly or is this info only a few know?

[GhostOfAmazon]

Originally Posted by skyline

How do you add it properly or is this info only a few know?

I'd also like to know the answer to this question.

Originally Posted by skyline

How do you add it properly or is this info only a few know?

Only a few people know this information

[GreenBean]

Originally Posted by skyline

Why would they contact eBay unless they received a return to their house?

One of the things that did happen but worse was a letter addressed to someone else from ebay....

You can never assume what people could do.