Tropicana Field roof pieces not allowed to sell but Hurricane Milton Tshirts are listed????

[mojo467]

I am confused how Ebay has been killing auctions and taking listing fees all in the name of stopping "offensive" Hurricane Milton memorabilia while they are allowing the sale of t shirts, key chains, and other items.

Many survivors of the storm have been trying to sell these historical roof pieces after losing everything.  Can someone please explain this?

[fashunu4eeuh]

If you are saying your listing was removed per the Offensive Items policy, it could be how the item was listed versus what was listed. What did eBay say?

[mojo467]

There was a removal when Hurricane Milton was listed in the title and Ebay said the mention of the hurricane was offensive to the victims of the storm.  The second time was listed with zero mention of the storm and removed after 3 days.  The only reason I have an issue with this is because I lost everything, home, job, and there is clearly profiting through t shirt sales, key chains, etc.  Can someone please explain the double standard in this policy?  Add Hurricane Milton is the search bar and see for yourself.

[bonanza125]

All offensive items are subjective with an agent when you click report listing. Pieces of the roof is considered property of the city from the nature disaster which technically doesn't belong to you and needs to be handed over to the city or thrown away.  Keep in mind Ebay agents are not experts so it's based off the agent who reviews the report.

[mojo467]

So the policy is more about the taking of debris that is considered historically significant and selling on Ebay and profiting on a natural disaster?  Then I still have questions:

1.  Why is Ebay profiting on my listing fees by not returning them?

2.  Why are others able to profit on t shirts and key chains?  Which clearly is against their own policy.

"Your listing didn't follow our Disaster and tragedy policy. Listings or items that portray, glorify, or attempt to profit from human tragedy or suffering, or that are insensitive to victims of such events, are not allowed."

[fashunu4eeuh]

@mojo467 Wrote:

The only reason I have an issue with this is because I lost everything, home, job,..”

So very sorry to hear this. Wish you well and hope your recovery will be both swift and complete.

[mojo467]

Thank you "fashunu4eeuh"

[bonanza125]

1.  Why is Ebay profiting on my listing fees by not returning them?

Well you should have read the terms and know the rules before listing the items.

2.  Why are others able to profit on t shirts and key chains?  Which clearly is against their own policy.

Because those are subjective by an agent. An agent decided to remove your listing which yes it most certainly should have been removed and decided to keep those listing. That doesn't mean that eventually those listing don't get removed. They just decided right now that they aren't subjective for removal. Also keep in mind that just because you see someone listing an item doesn't mean it's not prohibited it just means they haven't been caught yet.

[mojo467]

"Pieces of the roof is considered property of the city from the nature disaster which technically doesn't belong to you and needs to be handed over to the city or thrown away."

Is this legal fact?  I am truly curious if a city owns its hurricane debris scattered in the streets. 

A quick AI search reveals the following:

No, hurricane debris is generally not considered property of the city; it remains the responsibility of the property owner to remove debris from their private property, although cities will often organize debris removal programs within their right-of-way to clear public streets and areas after a storm, allowing property owners to place debris at the curb for collection

[mustang707]

Generally speaking, there are no listing fees unless you exceed 250 items or add an upgrade. Did they charge a final value fee?

[mojo467]

There was a "buy it now" fee charged.  Not really a big deal as it was only $5

[bonanza125]

It's still considered city property which you just said it the city is required to remove the debris and can't be sold on Ebay. Ebay is a private company. They have rules which you are not allowed to sell this type of item on its platform. 

[fab_finds4u]

Changing the words or removing certain words doesn't alter what it is you were selling. Having it removed a second time puts you in danger of being restricted. Do not try to sell it on eBay. Whether eBay is right or wrong doesn't  matter. If they removed the item don't try to relist it.

[mojo467]

It's still considered city property which you just said it the city is required to remove the debris and can't be sold on Ebay.

???

(Lawyers chime in)

[mojo467]

I was following the directions of the customer service agent who said that the removal of "Hurricane Milton" from the title made it fine to relist.