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evicktd said:
Hi, thank you for the service that you're providing with your knowledge and experience.

Up until recently, I've been using my own bank accounts for Paypal and it's been swell. Now my eBay/Paypal is down again and I have exhausted my reservoir of bank accounts and do not want to open another one. I'm looking for a bank account alternative, do you have any suggestions in this area?

I've done a little bit of research and have come up with the following brands, if you could give your opinion and also possibly come up with some other brands, I would be very grateful. Thanks :chicken_w


Greendot (Walgreens)
Netspend
BankFreedom


Keep in mind that I'm new to the 'virtual bank account' sphere and ease of use is readily preferred. Thanks again!
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I've been using Greendots for my bank account on PayPal. Just make sure your name on paypal matches the name on your greendot. Only problem is Greendot charge like $3-$6 a month and you can have a limit of 3-4. They use Synovus Bank. (I higly recommend it)

I've used NetSpend with PayPal but it was well over a year ago, so I wouldnt suggest it as I heard that there was some kind of partnership with PayPal and MetaBank.

BankFreedom uses MetaBank so same rules apply.


If possible, you can sign up for a bank with the Walmart Money Card which uses GE money bank. They work the same like Greendot but they charge only $2-$3 a month. (I recommend it)

There are some others just google "Visa Prepaid Card" or "Master Card Prepaid"

Hope this help bud
 
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Thanks! Do you experience withdrawal limits with your greendot cards? No fee is better than having a fee--do you think if I use completely the same information with NetSpend, I'd be able to get away with it? I have a friend that is willing to let me use his identity--I'm se lli ng le gitimate stuff, just don't want to bother him with crea ting a new bank acc ount, etc.

So I'll be using:

My frien d's name
My ad dress (unlinked)
My fr iend's S S N (if required)
Bank ac count (under his name and my address)

Will this fly? You've been much help, thanks again! :)
 
xxtoutxx said:
I've been using Greendots for my bank account on PayPal. Just make sure your name on paypal matches the name on your greendot. Only problem is Greendot charge like $3-$6 a month and you can have a limit of 3-4. They use Synovus Bank. (I higly recommend it)

I've used NetSpend with PayPal but it was well over a year ago, so I wouldnt suggest it as I heard that there was some kind of partnership with PayPal and MetaBank.

BankFreedom uses MetaBank so same rules apply.


If possible, you can sign up for a bank with the Walmart Money Card which uses GE money bank. They work the same like Greendot but they charge only $2-$3 a month. (I recommend it)

There are some others just google "Visa Prepaid Card" or "Master Card Prepaid"

Hope this help bud
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"you can have a limit of 3-4"? 3-4 what?
 
I'm saying this based off of my own experiences.

GreenDot is "flagged" by PayPal as for being a prepaid card. PayPal considers prepaid cards a higher risk, because it is impossible to retrieve funds from someone who scammed someone else using a prepaid card. GreenDot was flagged before it even came out.

The point is to get a card that is not highly identified as being a Prepaid Card. With GreenDot being in every Walmart, they are easily identified as by what they are. It isn't wise to use them based on my experiences.
 
eBayMafia said:
I'm saying this based off of my own experiences.

GreenDot is "flagged" by PayPal as for being a prepaid card. PayPal considers prepaid cards a higher risk, because it is impossible to retrieve funds from someone who scammed someone else using a prepaid card. GreenDot was flagged before it even came out.

The point is to get a card that is not highly identified as being a Prepaid Card. With GreenDot being in every Walmart, they are easily identified as by what they are. It isn't wise to use them based on my experiences.
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Mafia, it's good to see you around and about. Do you have any choice alternatives? Up until recently, I was using my own bank accounts, but I've already opened more than I'm proud of and am looking for an alternative--hence the fact that I'm new to the whole alternative thing. I'm willing to take slight chances as the account I'm going to open will be stealth and legitimate. Thanks
 
How much feedback do you need to list anything you want without getting hit by trademark restrictions?
 
Ebaymafia, what's the "safest" way to list vero items? I know it's not to safe but was wondering if you have a better shot by only listing a certain amount per week/month or does it help to use buy it now or a shorter duration auction listing?

Any info much appreciated!
 
Now this question has probably been exhausted to death, but I received my simon gift card (under my stealth name) and I'm prompted to put my CC info into eBay and/or Paypal. I hear that Simon GCs are no longer accepted and gets you flagged and I ALSO hear that they work like a charm. Can anyone shed some light please? I'm stuck on the "sign up for paypal" screen. I also have an Accountnow card coming in the mail, should I opt for that card? Would that card work? Thanks so much.
 
evicktd said:
Now this question has probably been exhausted to death, but I received my simon gift card (under my stealth name) and I'm prompted to put my CC info into eBay and/or Paypal. I hear that Simon GCs are no longer accepted and gets you flagged and I ALSO hear that they work like a charm. Can anyone shed some light please? I'm stuck on the "sign up for paypal" screen. I also have an Accountnow card coming in the mail, should I opt for that card? Would that card work? Thanks so much.
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Anybody know the answer to this?
 
Great post and a lot of intersting questions unanswered.
Thanks for taking the time to answer them ebaymafia.
 
Great post and a lot of intersting questions unanswered.
Thanks for taking the time to answer them ebaymafia.
 
Great post and a lot of intersting questions unanswered.
Thanks for taking the time to answer them ebaymafia.
 
Great post and a lot of intersting questions unanswered.
Thanks for taking the time to answer them ebaymafia.
 
eBay will no longer allow me to list items. We had over 500 positive reviews, 98-99% positive. We had 3 customers who opened cases over the course of the year so this is why I am banned for life? Sounds pretty unfair to me.
 
Basically I want to message as many people as possible on ebay with offers. What would you suggest is the best way of doing this?

The only way I know is to have multiple ebay accounts. I've seen ebay accounts for sale but is there anyone you could recommend in particular?
Would I need Paypal accounts to go with these, bearing in mind I only want to sell messages?

How many messages can you send a day with a new account?

Although I'm only messaging users I would want to build feedback up so it looks more credible. What is the fastest and cheapest way to do this?

Also is there a way of finding out a username of user that has bidded or won an item?

Any other information or tips would be greatly appreciated. Thank you
 
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