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Other than the choice in the Item Specifics, did your title, description or custom items specifics say anything about authentic, coa or similar....even to say it doesn't have it?
Technically, the policy on autographs says that you have to know it's authentic to sell it. That doesn't mean it needs a COA, just that you know it's real. This isn't an area I know anything about, just trying to interpret the policy.
I know they havea list of cards, that are frequently forged, that require a coa to be sold. I learned that when I tried to sell a Wayne Gretzky rookie card. With the proliferation of fake signed baseballs and other autographs, maybe they're taking a similar stance. Either way, with the take downs, I think it would be best to have it authenticated before trying to sell it here.
If you go that route, know that the policy lists authenticators who are approved and others who eBay will not accept.
I think what you're up against is akin the keyword spamming. Always say what the item is and never what it is not. Listing is as Non Authenticated will cause the listing to also appear in searches for items that Are Authenticated.
While I understand the language and what Non means, it's not a good practice when listing. eBay and search engines will only look at individual words and not in context with the rest of what's written.
Your attempt to clearly show that this item has not been authenticated is admirable. Sadly, it's indistinguishable from listings that use those terms to mislead.
This item is not Pure 100% Sterling Silver...
This purse is a cheap Korean copy of a Chinese knockoff of an Authentic Gucci bag...
This baseball is a Not Authenticated Mickey Mantle Autograph...
Once you see it in that light, the problem is apparent.
Other than the choice in the Item Specifics, did your title, description or custom items specifics say anything about authentic, coa or similar....even to say it doesn't have it?
Technically, the policy on autographs says that you have to know it's authentic to sell it. That doesn't mean it needs a COA, just that you know it's real. This isn't an area I know anything about, just trying to interpret the policy.
I know they havea list of cards, that are frequently forged, that require a coa to be sold. I learned that when I tried to sell a Wayne Gretzky rookie card. With the proliferation of fake signed baseballs and other autographs, maybe they're taking a similar stance. Either way, with the take downs, I think it would be best to have it authenticated before trying to sell it here.
If you go that route, know that the policy lists authenticators who are approved and others who eBay will not accept.
