Can I list a pre-order for an item and sell it?

[pal-tek]

People are selling pre-orders for items. They don't actually have the items yet and delivery is greater than 20 weeks if at all.

[smtnz]

I would not. Too much could go wrong. But, I'm not one to really take risks, so take that for what it's worth.

[itscalledapostingid]

The ship date can't be more than 30 days after sale. That is the policy. End of story.

[coffeebean832 · Accepted solution]

This is eBay's presale policy- https://www.ebay.com/help/policies/listing-policies/presale-listings-policy?id=4252

Anybody with a 20 week handling time can be reported through their listings for the violation.

[kensgiftshop]

@pal-tek 

Only if you can ship it within 30 days.

[bstallday89]

Unless you contact the seller and work out the date I don’t see a problem with a pre order. 

[kensgiftshop]

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@bstallday89 wrote:

Unless you contact the seller and work out the date I don’t see a problem with a pre order. 

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It doesn't matter what you work out with the seller, they still have to be able to ship it to the buyer within 30 days.

[kh-vince]

Hi everyone,

Due to the age of this thread, it has been closed to further replies. Please feel free to start a new thread if you wish to continue to discuss this topic.

Thank you for understanding.