12 day old account 12 items sold £231 in PP no holds..

[isitworththestress]

Originally Posted by paulo

I know I sounds odd but there is definitely randomness on PP's part.

For instance, open 2 accounts, same day, sell some low value stuff, one account will have payments held, the next will let you take the money straight away.

Do you think they literally check accounts randomly for screening?

I also think you could go heavier with say 10 accounts, start selling more valuable items after 30 days, you might loose 1-5 account with PP holds, but I'm sure the rest get through!

Thoughts?

I have heard the depends what you sell argument but have noticed the same thing with them and do wonder if sometimes it is just a crap shoot, as you do get some accounts that just seem to get trouble from the get go.

I started avoiding using real names in accounts, as every time I used one it took a beating.

[isitworththestress]

Do these accounts become any stronger when you do start to use them for more serious selling?

[GrannyT]

Who knows? Nothing is set in concrete with Ebay

[paulo]

Absolutely!

I thoughts that after 3 months things would get easier, but any not at all!

The key as always is to take it very very slow. Even if your account is 3 years old selling £1 items, then start selling £100 items & your gone.... PP hate anything out of the ordinary so think slow, then go even slower than you already thought! Also spread across multiple accounts.

Build up from there and fingers crosses in 3-6 months you can build up to a decent income.