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It is important to familiarise yourself with eBay's listing policies before posting an item. You'll have a safe and fun selling experience knowing that your listing complies with community standards and guidelines

Sale outside of eBay

How does this policy get violated?
If any of the following are incorporated in the listing the policy is said to be violated.
  • Using member contact information obtained from eBay or using any eBay feature to offer to sell an item outside of eBay to any of your bidders in a Reserve Not Met listing.
  • Listings of catalogues from which buyers may directly order items are prohibited. In these situations, the seller will typically offer the catalogue for low bid prices and complete sales outside of eBay for items found in the catalogue.
  • Promoting the seller's individual Web site on the item page, off eBay sales or other businesses.
Violations of this policy may result in one or more actions, including:
  • Listing cancellation
  • Limits on account privileges
  • Account suspension
  • Forfeit of eBay fees on cancelled listings
  • Loss of PowerSeller status
Transactions outside of eBay
Transactions outside of eBay are not eligible for eBay services, including feedback, the eBay Standard Purchase Protection Program, the Item Not Received Process, and the Unpaid Item Process. If you knowingly or unknowingly transacted outside of eBay and believe you were defrauded, please review the Transactions Outside of eBay page to learn more about the steps you can take.


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