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Hello.

I am new to this forum and I too hate paypal!

I lost my 8 year old ebay account because my partner sold a couple of media boxes on ebay, although no disputes and all delivered, paypal considered me high risk and I lost everything... paypal closed my account, followed by ebay.

Anyway, here I am, a couple of years later and couple of accounts later... I did not know about Stealth or this forum so I kept opening accounts and... kept having them closed by ebay/paypal.

I found this forum not long time ago, I did read Stealth 3.0 cover to cover. I have got a plan :-)

I want to get back on ebay/paypal as my business needs it.

Now I desperately need you help:

- I want to open fresh paypal ebay account as a business user

- My previous ebay/paypal accounts were all private accounts (so both ebay and paypal do not know my business) I have never used ebay for business before.

- My business is registered to my home address (cannot use home address it has been banned). I have decided to use my office (virtual office but with a full access to the post box etc) address.

- The business is in my name (sole trader)

Now should I open paypal/ebay account under my business name, different address (office), different phone (office) but same name and DOB?
If so how will I verify such accounts?
Paypal has got my ID on file (from previous account) so if they ask to confirm identity this time I could just give them my driving licence (never sent before) but the DOB will match the one from my old account...

Or shall I use my relative name to open new paypal/ebay accounts?

I have asked my sister in law and she does not have an account with paypal and is happy that I will open one under her name. The problem is how will I go through verification process? They will ask for ID (not a problem she will provide me with it) they will ask for business details (I think?) but the business is in my name... also they will ask for bank details (a letter confirming the bank account is in the user's name) but the business account is in my name...

I really do not know how to put this all together... please help!

Or maybe should I open an account under my own name (misspell it slightly)

YOUR advise is much appreciated.
How wonderful this forum exist :) :cheer:
Thanks a lot.

welcome to the forums.

I need you to read this post of mine thoroughly and do it. It'll help you and answer your questions.

1. Get the stealth guide.
This is the VERY first thing you have to do.

2. Read the entire guide when you are not in panic.
be sure to understand the step by step as they are extremely crucial.

3. Grab a note pad and a pen and note down what you have understood
and the steps you'll need to take. Also note down the questions you have (which you will have) .

This way you don't get lost. The forum is to support the people with the stealth guide.
So you'll post your questions in here once you do the above.

4. Once you are up and running, it's a matter of "how" to maintain the accounts.
And yes, this includes good business practice and ethics and customer service.

If you need to know how to get the stealth guide, go to : Aspkin's World - eBay Suspension and PayPal Limited Discussions
the link should be in the front page.

Good luck with everything.

Name variation not ideal

Relatives/friends details a definite NO

Virtual office address good

As a sole trader you can choose to trade under any name you like using a business account.

Good luck

Welcome to the forums - all the best as you get back on track.