eBay

usgamecollector · ‎03-31-2020

This is a rare video game that is no longer made. I had it as $100 which is the going price on ebay, there are lots of other sellers selling it for $130+

. We are aware that this is a video game, but it is obvious that you are taking advantage of the current situation. If you choose to relist this item, please be reasonable with your price. If you do not follow this policy in the future, this may result in the removal of your listings and the suspension of your account.

eBay price gouging policy states: "Items that are considered essential must be offered at a reasonable price"

how is a video game an essential item? Am I no longer allowed to sell rare video games and risk my account being banned for price gouging? My price was fair, and it was the same price as before the virus.

eBay is getting a little ridiculous

wastingtime101 · ‎03-31-2020

That one defies logic.

GLORIOUS!

bar-29368 · ‎03-31-2020

So now ebay is engaging in price fixing?

moldy5 · ‎03-31-2020

Well that's a **bleep** shame. They don't recognize it as being a very rare game, so take it down. It's also recommended that we list fun stuff for all those stuck at home. Puzzles, DVD's,board games & yes-video games.

Maybe if you contact them by way of Facebook & explain that it's not the 3,000th copy of any Mario game so they can reverse this decision. Good luck.

hyperrush · ‎03-31-2020

Doctor Mario for Nes for sure? lol

One sale a day, tomorrow the entire Galaxy!

usgamecollector · ‎03-31-2020

I emailed them asking why a video game was an essential item and they told me:

"This policy is set in place to ensure eBay is a fair market place and when reviewed, we determined this item was in violation. "

Yes they are price fixing non essential items. Where is all of this price fixing around christmas time when the new hot toy is sold out everywhere and prices double or triple? Why is ebay wasting their time on non essential items. No one is forced to buy a rare video game during a crisis, and if it's too expensive buy a different game. This is just ridiculous

annadryl · ‎03-31-2020

Could there be a competitor reporting it? Sounds like someone might be playing dirty, using a crisis to block the competition...

bar-29368 · ‎03-31-2020

I agree. Wonder what they'll target next?

annadryl · ‎03-31-2020

Beanie babies?!?

coolections · ‎03-31-2020

What is the name of the video game? We need to see before jumping the gun on answering your topic.

buyselljack2016 · ‎03-31-2020

Looks like something you would see when an outsourced CSR goes "off script" to apply a policy that does not apply, while in the meantime IT can not code to block the listing of items that are presently banned.

buyselljack2016 · ‎03-31-2020

@coolections wrote:
What is the name of the video game? We need to see before jumping the gun on answering your topic.

It makes no difference. It is not eBay's job to set the price on a video game.

coolections · ‎03-31-2020

@buyselljack2016

It makes a HUGE difference. Ebay scammers is not something Ebay needs right now. Without knowledge we cannot deny or confirm Ebay did the right thing.