Selling Software I create on eBay

[jrob!312]

I'm working on software written in Visual Basic using Microsoft Visual Studio 2019 Community Version. The Community version is a free download from Microsoft. I'm going to include hardware that will interface with the software. I plan to send the buyer a copy of the source code expecting the buyer to download and install Visual Studio 2019. I refuse to send a compiled ready to run program. I want the buyer to be able to change it if they want to. If the buyer doesn't want to make changes to the program he or she can create a complied version of the software within Visual Studio. I will send instructions on how to make a compiled version. Would there be any issues with eBay policy if I make this sale of software and hardware? Thanks

[sabsh-89]

It sounds like a not as described case waiting to happen

[luckythewinner]

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@jrob!312 wrote:
 I refuse to send a compiled ready to run program. I want the buyer to be able to change it if they want to.

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Why would you "refuse" to send a compiled version?  Can't you send a compiled version *and* the source code?

Even if there is no issue with eBay policy, I also agree that this is a SNAD waiting to happen. 

[jrob!312]

Thank you for the reply. I wouldn't want to buy non commercial software. I would want to know what it's doing before I used it.

[fashunu4eeuh]

Hi, i am not techno savvy but just wanted to point you to the policy on selling and listing digital goods on eBay. It may be able to answer your question. Ebay allows digital goods under some specific guidelines. Link below. Wishing you the best!

https://www.ebay.com/help/policies/prohibited-restricted-items/digitally-delivered-goods-policy?id=4...

[18704d]

So you're sending code that your buyers must next compile?

Ok, so they have to have more than a bit of a knowledge of programming in general.

Then,

you're going to include a copy of the source code?

I've dabbled in C++ and Windows MFC back in my day...

I'd feel certain anyone getting that source code, is simply going to become your competitor .. benefitting from all your hard work.

jmtcw,

Lynn

[jrob!312]

Thanks for the reply. That answered my next question. I plan to send the code on SD card.

[jrob!312]

Thanks for the reply. A good programmer could figure out what I'm doing just from reading the description. I'm going to offer a convenient package of hardware and software.