how can ebay still allow ''some sellers'' to list N95 masks while removing other listings ?

[hiser_industries]

blows my mind that identical listings for masks were removed by ebay  while others are allowed to continue and even relist.. any given day you can search ebay  ''US''  for'' N95 masks'' and find over 2,000 listings.  95% of those are price gouging and yet they are allowed to continue selling while others were/are  kicked off. (Ebay dosent mind collecting the associated seller fees on these items either. )   I realize there are folks whoe have the funds and wish to purchase these masks and sanitizers for the safety of their own families. So its good that ebay allows ''some sellers'' to still provide those to the public at whatever price.

Has any ebay sellers whos listings were deleted/banned  tried other avenues of selling their n95 or sanitizer products to the public ?  

[lcws2112]

It's **bleep**, I have a few boxes I want to sell, and I can't even list them for a "normal price" using buy it now - I would be more than happy just to get close to what I paid for them in this time of need.

[fashionstylestrading]

I can not agree with you any more. 

[outdatedrecreated]

The only ones I see are from the Chinese companies who tried to peddle that garbage to countries in Europe (which were immediately sent back to China). They are not N95 masks. If you are wondering why they are "allowed". Its the same reason every other American company has sold us all out. THEY WANT ACCESS TO THE CHINESE MARKET SO THEY KISS THE HAND OF CHINESE COMMUNIST PARTY IN ALL CASES REGARDLESS OF THE LONG TERM HARM IT HAS PROVEN TO CAUSE. The only way to get rid of this type of stuff is REFUSING TO BUY IT. Many of us have been saying this same thing for 20 or 30 years and were called crazy. Well, we aren't looking so crazy right now are we? Right now the shortage is masks, in a couple of months, it will be prescription drugs. Maybe then people will start paying attention. We can only hope. 

[chapeau-noir]

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@outdatedrecreated wrote:

The only ones I see are from the Chinese companies who tried to peddle that garbage to countries in Europe (which were immediately sent back to China). They are not N95 masks. If you are wondering why they are "allowed". Its the same reason every other American company has sold us all out. THEY WANT ACCESS TO THE CHINESE MARKET SO THEY KISS THE HAND OF CHINESE COMMUNIST PARTY IN ALL CASES REGARDLESS OF THE LONG TERM HARM IT HAS PROVEN TO CAUSE. The only way to get rid of this type of stuff is REFUSING TO BUY IT. Many of us have been saying this same thing for 20 or 30 years and were called crazy. Well, we aren't looking so crazy right now are we? Right now the shortage is masks, in a couple of months, it will be prescription drugs. Maybe then people will start paying attention. We can only hope. 

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I thought American companies were sold out so that the actual owners could cut costs and increase their revenues.  It's why worker pay has flatlined and CEO pay has risen to ridiculous proportions.  No hand kissing, just money.

[cmi113]

It’s unconscionable! I just got a text from 2 of my nurse cousins w covid patients each reusing the sane gown and mask for 4 days and counting. The us gov should send national guard to home of all us posters and seize their stash. Other nations should do same. People over profits 

[liquidcollectibles]

This suggestion is tyrannical and draconian to say the least. 

[lewtshop]

Pardon my ignorance, lots of information changing all the time - why would/are these N95 masks (or similar, I am not sure what criteria ebay has decided to use to decide whats banned and whats not) banned from ebay?

[chapeau-noir]

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@lewtshop wrote:

Pardon my ignorance, lots of information changing all the time - why would/are these N95 masks (or similar, I am not sure what criteria ebay has decided to use to decide whats banned and whats not) banned from ebay?

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https://community.ebay.com/t5/Announcements/UPDATE-Important-information-about-listings-associated-w...

[lewtshop]

Ah thank you much.

Weird I read that whole thing and I still don't feel like I get why those wouldn't be things that people are allowed to sell. It would be interesting to see data around all of the people that will get COVID19 directly because of this policy. I guess its worth it though because now we know that at least some people wont make a larger profit from selling medical products to people who need them and who are willing to pay more for them in some situations. Which makes it all worth it for sure. Go get 'em.

[lewtshop]

Ironic that by doing this ebay is intentionally making sure that people who will need these products won't get them.

[computeraidllc]

It is because of state laws that ban price gouging. eBay can't tell what a fair price is so they said lets not allow anyone to sell them. That is far easier. Most states have this statue when a Governor declares an emergency. Prices become fixed on all medical, food and other essential items related to the emergency. eBay is located in California which locks all prices on all goods and services to an increase of only 10%. eBay can be held liable in California state court and in many other state courts over this as well as the seller. eBay has sales tax permits in many states so they have to follow state statues. There is no federal law except for gasoline.

It is probably the best approach for now until this mess passes.

[karthok.of.daolodus]

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@lewtshop wrote:

Ironic that by doing this ebay is intentionally making sure that people who will need these products won't get them.

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This argument is so tired.  eBay is not intentionally doing anything but staying on the right side of the law.  Go after the hucksters and profiteers if you want to talk about 'literallymurder.'

[hps_75]

"Go after the hucksters and profiteers if you want to talk about 'literally murder.'"

Ridiculous statement. If your brother in-law sells you his '19 Mercedes for 1/2 the market value, are you going to pass those savings on to the next owner? Why not sell your home for non profit to a family who cannot afford the list price? Why not go after Apple manufacturing iPhones in China for $30 - and selling them in the USA for $800+?

Hypocrisy at it's finest.

You would not do any of the aforementioned. BUT lets chase after the guys who jumped on the masks, while avg citizens ignored all the warning signs back in January if they bothered to follow the world news. Your ignorance is your problem.

BTW the government auctioned off tons of PPE to China back as late as FEB, so  maybe your frustration along with many other SJW's, is pointed in the wrong direction.  Get your head out of the sand.

[mr.premier]

Yes, it refuses to allow me to list my brand new 3M respirator, even though I am starting the bidding at half of what it cost me. Why can’t the market dictate what the final price will be? Yet I see other exact items that are getting sold for high prices, and dozens of listings for the same exact item. Yet they refuse to let me list mine, with 100% positive feedback?

[lewtshop]

"This argument is so tired."
Meaningless statement.
"eBay is not intentionally doing anything"
They are intentionally blocking random products that they decide shouldn't be sold from being sold. This extends well into items that aren't even considered in short supply and items that are going for fair market value. You aren't aware of the details of the issue.
"...but staying on the right side of the law"
Citation needed. What law exactly? Its uncomfortable how quickly you fall in line without question. Begin thinking.