My eBay account is currently suspended. This came as quote a shock to me due to the speed with which I was accumulating positive feedback. The reason it happened was because two international customers claimed never to have received their phones. I don't believe it for a moment, but they froze my funds nonetheless. This set off red flags with eBay, who now is in the process of reviewing my account. It worries me because this I'd currently my only source of income. So, based on what I have learned from this experience, this is what I would do differently:
1. Never sell to Russia. There are a list of other countries that eBay advises against due to the fraud issues that litter those nations. You can sell there, but it is extremely risky.
2. Don't put all of your proverbial eggs in one basket. In my case, I will be using Craigslist much more often, selling Prepaid Legal, investing in property, and day trading. It would have been much smoother to have several sources of income at my disposal.
3. Get receipts for EVERYTHING. This is especially important come tax time, but you very well be required to offer up proof of ownership of the items you are selling. If you can't provide this, eBay can shut your business down in a hurry and with no warning.
4. Answer every question you are asked quickly.
Those are my pearls of wisdom for today. I'll update soon.
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