First of all you need to know that they have a cross link system, among other systems. You may not use anything associated with your last account. Please do not use your spouse’s name with the same address that was previously listed on the old eBay account because that partner’s name is now tagged. Do not use that partner’s name tagged with a new address, because that new address is now tagged. Do not use the same computer with the same IP to open a new account with a new name and address, because the new name and address are now tagged. Please do not use any software (turbolister etc.), advertising images or anything related to your latest account. You can sell the same products, but for images always use eBay image hosting and always use different listings.

What happens is that eBay’s tracking software looks for certain things to catch a suspended user opening another account, and once they do, it raises a red flag. An eBay employee will then look for the red alert and if he didn’t take all the precautions, he will easily detect the connection to your suspended accounts and suspend you again. If you follow the steps outlined here, you’ll stay under eBay’s radar and your account will most likely never be reviewed by an actual eBay employee.

Not a Registered User – This is the most shocking, distressing and anxiety-causing situation for anyone who relies on eBay for a living or for side income they can ever experience. It’s like getting fired from a job you love. You are losing millions or millions of dollars a week!

I have been suspended from eBay twice. On both occasions, because I was linked to suspended accounts, I had nothing to do with it. After being suspended I searched anxiously to find out what I could do and of course could get no response from eBay. It is very rare for eBay to reinstate a suspended account even if they find out they made a mistake. eBay will not admit any wrongdoing on your part.

GET BACK ON eBay IN AS LITTLE AS ONE DAY!

Follow these step-by-step instructions or you’ll be suspended again and have to start over.

Many people think you have to reformat (reinstall Windows) before opening a new account, but I didn’t and so far I’m fine. Although as a precautionary measure it would not be a bad idea. Especially if your PC is running very slow and your hard drive is full, reinstalling Windows will make it work like new. If you want to do this and need help, email me and I’ll give you instructions and a copy of Windows XP Professional (for a small fee) if you need it.

It is very rare for eBay to reinstate a suspended account, so even if you think you can prove your innocence, it will take weeks or months and you will have to hand over all of your personal information. Copies of your birth certificate, social security card, driver’s license, etc. Even after all that, chances are you won’t be reinstated. eBay doesn’t care about small sellers.

1) Clean your tracks:

You will need to get a new IP and clear the spyware, web beacons and cookies.

Download Firefox with the Google toolbar. The Firefox browser is an alternative to Internet Explorer. Firefox is free and an absolute must! After downloading, go to “tools” at the top of the browser, then click “options” – “Privacy tab” and check the box that says “Always clear my private data when I close Firefox”

eBay tracks and controls your activities through its cookies. They also have the added benefit of monitoring your browsing habits with the cooperation of many associates and affiliates who monitor your activities remotely without you being logged into eBay! Seems like an invasion of privacy, but it’s still true.

In addition to setting Firefox to clear all cookies and temporary files every time I shut it down, I also run a free program called crap cleaner which I have found the best for removing temporary cookie files and more. I run it at the end of every day and always close fire fox after logging out of eBay to clear all cookies before doing any other browsing. In this way, eBay cannot track your activities. Trust me, this is necessary if you don’t want eBay to monitor your browsing habits.

2) Change your IP address

NOTE: eBay has launched “Trusted Selling with Confirmation of Identity” in an effort to combat account hijacking issues where scammers take over user accounts to post fraudulent auctions. This is proof that eBay controls your computer! eBay said it has begun recording which computers members use to conduct their buying and selling activities. In June 2008, eBay began verifying that sellers were using the same computers they had previously used. If sellers list items using a different computer, eBay will make an automated call to the seller to confirm, so it’s important to have a good phone number now. It’s not hard to get second phone lines, virtual phone numbers, or cell numbers. This new system may also prompt the seller to verify your identity in other, as yet unspecified ways.

There are a few ways to change your IP.

(If you have dial-up, your IP automatically changes each time you log in.)

Windows – Computer connected directly to the modem

1. Go to a command prompt. (START, run, cmd).
2. Type “ipconfig /release” (without the quotes, just on the command line).
3. Type “ipconfig /renew” (without the quotes, just on the command line).

Windows (second option) – Computer connected directly to the modem

1. Go to a command prompt. (START, run, cmd).
2. Type “ipconfig /release” (without the quotes).
3. Shut down the computer.
4. Shut down the computer.
5. Turn off all ethernet hubs/switches.
6. Turn off the cable/DSL modem.
7. Leave it overnight.
8. Turn everything back on.

network with router

1. Log in to the router’s admin console. (Frequently [http://192.168.1.1/])
2. Release the IP address. (The method varies depending on the router manufacturer)
3. Turn off the router, Ethernet hubs/switches, and cable/DSL modem.
4. Leave it overnight.
5. Turn everything back on.

If you are using a cable/DSL modem and router, you may want to connect your computer directly to the cable/DSL modem. Please note that this could significantly affect the security of your system. This allows your ISP’s DHCP to issue you a new (hopefully changed) IP address based on the MAC (hardware) address of your computer’s Ethernet card.

If all of the above hasn’t worked to change your IP address and you have a router, check and see if there is a “Clone MAC Address” option. Using it should change your IP address; however, you will only be able to do this once (in most cases).

These will not work in all cases. If all else fails, contact your Internet Service Provider (ISP) and ask if you can change your IP address or how long your connection must be down for your IP address to change.

3) Get a NEW email address – I suggest gmail.com

4) Obtain a new mailing address: UPS store, PO Box, etc. NOTE: Standard post boxes are a flag, preferably use a non-government run box.

5) Get a new phone number: new cell number, second line, it’s easy.

6) Completely uninstall all auction software, I use Vendio and eBay Turbo Lister, do not use eBay Turbo Lister for multiple accounts again. For security reasons, please download and use eBay Turbo Lister for ONE account only. there are other programs for your secondary accounts.

7) Create an account with auctiva free auction software, templates and image hosting will help your business. Auctiva has a scrolling gallery that helps you cross the market and increase customer traffic. It saves you a lot of time and money.

8) Create an auctive token for each eBay account you have by using a new auctive account for each one.

9) Get a new prepaid or gift card. You can get PayPal verified without a checking account. I’m surprised more people don’t know about this.

You will need a debit card with a direct deposit option. I don’t know how many offer this, but the one I use is ICE Visa. You will need 2 cards. You will receive your temporary cards first. You will have to wait until you receive your permanent cards to use them because the address will not match the temporary cards. Use one card to register PayPal and as an eBay seller and use the other to verify PayPal. Your Ice cards come with a routing and verification number. You will enter these numbers as your bank account numbers and select the Add funds to your PayPal account option to verify. Then when they add the funds to their card, they check them and don’t even notice.

Overview

1. Use Firefox instead of Internet Explorer to properly remove your cookies and browsing tracks. The reason for deleting your browser cookies and saved passwords is that eBay leaves cookies on your PC with your eBay username and password and some browsers automatically log you, which could obviously jeopardize any new accounts you establish.

2. Uninstall any eBay related software such as turbolister

3. Change your IP address

4. Use a friends ID. Create a new identity that you can use anywhere else, too, not just on eBay.

5. Get a new email, Gmail or yahoo address and add it to your PayPal account to avoid connecting with the old email address to accept your eBay payments.

6. Get a new phone number or as they simply put it, use call forwarding to save you the hassle of changing your existing number, like (tollfreeforwarding.com) or get a prepaid cell phone.

7. Get a gift card credit card that has the Visa or MasterCard logo on it.

8. Next, apply for a new eBay and PayPal account using the brand new identity information. To verify your account, if you are a seller, you need to enter bank details and unfortunately most of these posts recommend using fake information to do so. (to my surprise and ethical delight, this is not always necessary)

9. Make sure you use eBay image hosting instead of your own server. Every image you use can be directly traced back to what type of camera was used if necessary.

10. Start selling slowly.

11. Do not use anything that is related to or used on a suspended account. Images etc

Good luck with your love-hate relationship with eBay.