re: Can you sell calls to establish a short position?

You're getting some professional-level advice here, and you're asking about something that I never touch, just as a matter of principle, so I can't offer any real advice.

I will point out one thing, though, that maybe people will think about:

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trying to set my short where I want it, at all time highs.

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... and that is, that all time hasn't passed yet. You mean 'highs so far', not 'all time highs'. Unless you have that polished crystal ball.