Are these types of listing even allowed here?

[atikovi]

https://www.ebay.com/itm/152792963620?ul_noapp=true

I thought the mystery item listings were banned years ago.

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That "Surprise ball" is a ocmmercially-produced item with a UPC and everything.  It's no different than those mini-Lego packs where you could get any one of 20 different figures.

What IS definitely banned are "mystery boxes" that comprise random stuff assembled by the seller.  There's a clearly stated policy, but still there are mystery boxes listed.

[duggmills]

Anyone who would spend $140 not know exactly what they are buying are seeking a surprise. I've never been surprised but I've been disappointed.

The real value of this would be to have a list of those who have bought these things. Can you imagine what you could sell them?  The Golden Gate bridge.  Oh yeah, and timeshares in Afghanistan.

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@duggmills wrote:

Anyone who would spend $140 not know exactly what they are buying are seeking a surprise. ....

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This is a specific product, it's a line of dolls.  You can buy it on amazon where it costs $147 and has over 100 reviews.

[emerald40]

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@duggmills wrote:

Anyone who would spend $140 not know exactly what they are buying are seeking a surprise. I've never been surprised but I've been disappointed.

The real value of this would be to have a list of those who have bought these things. Can you imagine what you could sell them?  The Golden Gate bridge.  Oh yeah, and timeshares in Afghanistan.

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Just like the hatchimals last year that is why they are so popular.

As far as true mystery boxes, I came across one yesterday which is supposed to contain many pieces of jewelry.  Reported and of course 24 hours later nothing was done.

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