Ebay cancel culture could be violation of Anti Trust laws

[calicorecordsandcds]

If Ebay does not implement policy fairly and across the board for each and every seller they could be in clear violation of contract as well as Anti Trust Laws.  The latest thing that comes to mind other than my item is the Halloween costumes.  While one can argue that some of them are in horrible taste that is not the reason they refuse to allow them.  The argument they made as to why quoting policy cannot and does not match.  If the reason they quoted is what they consider to be a valid reason they should implement same bans on 10s of thousands of other items that arguably could fit or do in fact fit better than the said Halloween costumes.

Ebay needs to get out of this practice before they get sued for violations of Fair Trade Act which they may be committing against paying customers under the guise of market place policy.

They must enforce policies correctly first and foremost.  Then they must do the same for any like items that also violate this policy.

[fab_finds4u]

It's  eBay's ballgame and they make the rules on their playground. 

[calicorecordsandcds]

"It's  eBay's ballgame and they make the rules on their playground."

That is 100% incorrect.  All market places including Ebay or any other must follow laws and regulations.  Violation of Anti Trust Laws are serious and could arguably lead to Ricco violations depending on who they favor and why.

You should read up on it.  They can make the rules yes but, they must as I stated enforce them fairly for each and every seller.  They must also not target one item then ignore others that also violate the rules.  They can exclude items that are in poor taste yes but, they must make a rule for that and rule must be clear as to what constitutes that item.

[fab_finds4u]

Let me guess,,,,,eBay removed yours and not the others. 

[calicorecordsandcds]

Much more than that.  I will say this they removed an item I posted yet, not only allow thousands of items that also meet the reason they removed mine the area they are listed in is by eBay approval before you can even list there.  Further they also allow some big companies to list like items in spite of months of reporting the item to eBay.  If you must know.

The Halloween items are something I saw this week.  Not my items.

It would be a benefit to you not to guess and further to maybe be a bit more open.  Just saying.  One might think that your desire to defend right away means you are a bot or work for or are related to someone who works for eBay.

I hope you have a great evening.  I am not here to hurt you but, I am here to discuss issues that could effect any of us.

[yuzuha]

If eBay's rules say you can't list something, you can't list it. It doesn't matter if other people have the same item listed-- that means they just haven't been caught yet.

If you see something listed that violates the rules, you can always report it to eBay. They'll take it down if it is in fact in violation.

[calicorecordsandcds]

If eBay's rules say you can't list something, you can't list it. It doesn't matter if other people have the same item listed-- that means they just haven't been caught yet.

If you see something listed that violates the rules, you can always report it to eBay. They'll take it down if it is in fact in violation.

I am sorry was I not clear?  First ebay rules do not say you cant list it.  Further the Record that I am not being allowed to list is exactly the same and thousands of items under a category that ebay itself must approve and yet not only can I not list it under music vinyl.  I cannot get approval to list it under the category that thousands of other sellers and items have been approved by ebay itself in order to list there.  

Further, you have items that if one was to use the same policy eBay has put on my item would be grounds for removal.  I am sorry but you as well as the other person are missing the big picture.

Ebay cancel culture is out of control.  Ebay also may not be conducting fair trade practices for all sellers.

Does this clear it up for you?

[yuzuha]

No, you weren't clear, actually. It would help make things more clear if you would explain exactly what you listed that got removed and what reason they gave for the removal. Is it an item that needs approval to list?

[this*old*attic]

If I had a nickel for every person who thought they had a case…..

[this*old*attic]

Most of us have been here since the first 3 years or so Ebay has existed.

Does this clear up our attitude for you?

[albertabrightalberta]

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@calicorecordsandcds wrote:

Does this clear it up for you?

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@calicorecordsandcds 

Why are you being so cryptic? 

[luckythewinner]

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@calicorecordsandcds wrote:

If Ebay does not implement policy fairly and across the board for each and every seller they could be in clear violation of contract

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Utter nonsense.

The very contract you agreed to with eBay specifically states that they do not have to treat sellers equally. 

"we reserve the right to refuse, modify, or terminate all or part of our Services to anyone for any reason at our discretion"

https://www.ebay.com/help/policies/member-behaviour-policies/user-agreement?id=4259

[katzrul15]

@calicorecordsandcds 

Not certain exactly the source of your "angst".  

We too sell vinyl - quite a bit of it, actually.  And from time to time, something that is a bootleg or rated M or the cover art is offense and e-Bay takes it down.  Any of those apply to your angst?

[toysaver]

"Ebay needs to get out of this practice before they get sued for violations of Fair Trade Act which they may be committing against paying customers under the guise of market place policy."

Factor in sellers are here voluntarily and that lawsuit goes down the drain.   I don't buy coffee at McDonalds because the smell from the material of the cups makes me nauseous.   I have no plans to sue them, I just get my morning drink at home or elsewhere.

[inhawaii]

Let's say you did take ebay to court because they wouldn't let you sell a certain halloween costume that they found offensive and WON the case.  What would that be worth in a court of law?