include urls/links to other retail sources in item description?

[user4110]

hello, I have been tempted to add a link in my item descriptions for buyers to check out reviews or prices from other retail sites, but have not because I wonder if this is allowed?  I have researched it in eBay's library and haven't found anything about this.  

Specifically, I would like to know whether there is an eBay policy against:

1) including in the description a url to another retail site with reviews (no prices) 

AND/OR

2)including in the description a url to another retail site to demonstrate higher prices. 

Thank you!

[lamber9347 · Accepted solution]

@user4110 Here is the policy on adding links in your descriptions. Make sure you follow these or your listings will be pulled and your account could be suspended.

Links policy | eBay

[ebooksdiva]

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@user4110 wrote:

hello, I have been tempted to add a link in my item descriptions for buyers to check out reviews or prices from other retail sites, but have not because I wonder if this is allowed?  I have researched it in eBay's library and haven't found anything about this.  

Specifically, I would like to know whether there is an eBay policy against:

1) including in the description a url to another retail site with reviews (no prices) 

AND/OR

2)including in the description a url to another retail site to demonstrate higher prices. 

Thank you!

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There is a policy against posting links in listings >>>Links policy | eBay

[slippinjimmy]

Absolutely NOT allowed!

https://www.ebay.com/help/policies/listing-policies/links-policy?id=4248

[onefootflipper]

The links to other sites with prices would violate ebay policy about off site sales, even if those prices are higher. 

Also, as a consumer, I find that sort of thing to seem questionable, it is the sort of thing that could make me pass on an item altogether. 

[luckythewinner]

eBay does not allow links to other retail sites, for very obvious reasons.

[user4110]

thank you!  I had a feeling.... 🙂

thanks again.