I had an emaill from a seller yesterday that said ebay isn't allowing sales of vape related items. Anyone hear this?
In the US that has been in place awhile. In other areas of the world, depending on laws, it is allowed. They fill out a form to sell it. I sell on ebay and do not sell anything vape related. I know a lot of folks do and I know that ebay can't keep up with it but I've had my account a long time and am a top rated seller and do not want to get banned.
I actually just looked it up and they changed it again - some US sellers can sell - wow
Tobacco and smoking accessories policy
Allowed in some situations
Selling e-cigarettes on eBay
Generally, e-cigarettes may not be sold on eBay. However, we do allow certain pre-approved sellers to list e-cigarettes, Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems (ENDS), and e-liquids on the US eBay website (eBay.com) provided they follow federal, state, local, and other applicable laws and regulations. This policy is applicable to those approved sellers, and buyers who transact with them.
Approved e-cigarette sellers
Pre-approved sellers must comply with the following requirements:
- Listings must be in the following category: Health & Beauty > Electronic Cigarettes
- Listings must include a link to our tobacco and smoking accessories policy page:
Tobacco and smoking accessories policy
- Use a shipping service that will verify, upon delivery, that the buyer or recipient is at least 21 years old
- Include the following disclaimer within the listing description:
"I will not sell e-cigarettes and related products to persons that are under 21 years old"
- Include the FDA required health warning statements on the packaging and within the listing description
- Offer delivery and sales within the US only
- Comply with all federal, state, and local laws regarding the sale and delivery of these products
E-cigarette buyers
In order to purchase e-cigarettes, ENDS, or e-liquids from pre-approved sellers, buyers must meet the following requirements:
- Be at least 21 years old
- If the recipient is not the buyer, the buyer must make sure that the recipient is at least 21 years old
- Make sure that the transaction complies with all applicable laws
Requirements for e-cigarette transactions on eBay
Be sure to meet all the following terms and conditions when buying or selling e-cigarettes, ENDS, or e-liquids on eBay. These terms and conditions may change over time and it is your responsibility to visit these pages to see if and how it may have changed, so that you can remain compliant.
- Limitation of liability: Both buyer and seller expressly acknowledge and agree that eBay shall not be liable for any special, incidental or consequential damages or lost profits (however arising, including negligence) resulting from or in connection with the sale of property on the eBay site
- Representations and warranties:
- Each seller represents and warrants that:
- The seller has the right, power, and authority to sell the product
- The recipient (and buyer if different from the recipient) has proven he or she is 21 years of age or older prior to delivery
- The transaction will comply with all relevant federal, state, and local laws and regulations
- Each buyer represents and warrants that:
- The buyer is at least 21 years old
- The recipient of the e-cigarette is at least 21 years old
- The transaction will comply with all relevant federal, state, and local laws and regulations
- Indemnification: The seller is solely responsible for compliance with all laws associated with the sale of e-cigarettes, ENDS, or e-liquids. The seller indemnifies eBay of all responsibility and liability associated with this sale. It is therefore the seller's sole discretion as to whether to complete the transaction based on the seller's ability to ensure that the transaction is in compliance with all laws associated with the sale of e-cigarettes, ENDS, or e-liquids
- Age: Product shipped by the seller requires the recipient to be in possession of photo identification confirming they are 21 years of age or older. Buyer, if different from recipient, must also show proof of age