Hi @udoittwo the problem now is you are on eBay’s radar and must be doubly careful how you list and what you list.
Once a seller finds themselves on the radar, it is likely they may be scrutinized more carefully moving forward.
eBay penalties are cumulative, and multiple violations can add to the severity of punishments, with the ultimate being eBay may suspend selling privileges altogether with no avenue for appeal or review. For lesser offenses, they may instead choose to hold payouts, or lower your listings in Search placement among other negative results. So whatever you do—do not relist this item. I cannot stress this enough. It is a terrible risk.
Using what other sellers are doing as a guide in decision-making can be an unreliable method when researching new items.
First, always go straight to eBay written policy. Sellers are accountable to eBay for knowing all the rules of governance and there are a lot. Spend some time reading everything in the User Agreement and restricted items policies.
@udoittwo wrote:
”had no idea what they were talking about. I just see it as history”
But eBay sees it as violating their rules and they are the Powers That Be.
”Why do others sell and mine is a weapon?”
With something like a billion items listed , eBay’s automated system may not apply the rules perfectly across the board. Things inevitably fall between the cracks. What counts—all that matters—is your violation was caught, regardless of what others are getting away with. eBay’s unfair application of the rules does not relieve you of your obligations.
Please don’t relist. Word to the wise.
