Violation Appeal

Question

I listed an item that was later rejected for violation of adult policy. The item doesn't contain any nudity or anything that I think would be adult suggestive. I have tried to get a better understanding of the adult policy but I keep getting told by eBay reps that I need to review the policy. I have asked to appeal the violation but I am told there is no appeal process. I have taken photos of the contents to submit. What options do I have? This has become a very stressful situation for me. In ne...

eastlaneave · Accepted Answer

@topcat008

I understand how you feel. I am a seller, just like you.

My experience is that eBay will ban an entire category of items (example all Notti & Nyce, or all Hustler) etc when some of the items violate the policy. (I've advised sellers before with Notti & Nyce items that were taken down.)

So your magazine/comic may not specifically violate, but eBay doesn't have (or take) the time to review each issue of every potentially problematic item.

So yes, it's frustrating that there really isn't an effective appeal.

Most of us have had items taken down in the past, that don't really violate the [fill in the blank] policy, but it isn't worth the fight or hassle.

As a practical matter, (same advice I would tell my best friend), I advise you sell it elsewhere.

eastlaneave · Answer

@topcat008 What is the title of the item? What category did you list it in? Without knowing these facts I would only be guessing.