Getting GMC approval without a strong niche is hard, but it’s not impossible. You need some business history, decent website traffic, and good conversion numbers in Google Analytics. Build real credibility with honest reviews because Google can spot anything fake. Even if you manage to bypass something, it won’t last long. Google is way smarter than we think, and recently they permanently suspended a lot of sites selling replicas. I won't suggest using cloakers. Google can catch those any time. Their teams and AI systems can crawl your site whenever they want. It’s better to focus on building trust first before going for GMC.
Hire a few micro Youtubers to help create some online presence via YouTube videos(in-store videos no AI). Keep your business active on Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube. Before giving manual approval, Google checks how trustworthy your business looks. Make sure your business is legally registered. Don’t create a second Google Ads and Google Merchant account under the same ID proof. Google’s AI will catch it and suspend it.
I have a friend who sells game keys. He has around 40k YouTube subscribers and good Instagram reach. He didn’t have any official reseller trademark for selling game keys, but he still got GMC approval because he built real credibility. No fake reviews or fake followers. He grew everything organically, started running ads, and then applied for GMC. Good Luck