I have had problems with ebay. They have targeted my account in the past. Today (2/14/2015) they deleted an item (a Nemesis Clone) because they said it was a "tobacco product" and violated their selling terms. I filed a complaint with the BBB. So if you want cheap deals on vape stuff you should be buying them up now. There are tons of other sellers with products like I was selling so I added to the complaint that it was a case of discrimination. I called ebay first since that was the only way they would let me contact them. I spoke to a woman with poor broken English who explained to me that ebay's new policy is that ecigs and related products are considered tobacco products and are a violation of the selling terms. That's when I contacted the BBB. Just thought I would throw this out there so you all could see what is happening to our rights.
ebay is with BT
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Rights? You have no rights when selling on eBay other than whatever their terms or conditions are. They also have the right to say that you can't sell certain things on their site. Those bans cover tons of other stuff as well. You do have the right to sell your ecig related items somewhere else other than eBay where they don't specifically ban it.
But good luck with your complaint.
But good luck with your complaint.
Are they with BT, or, are they looking to stay out of lawsuits for selling "tobacco" products to those under 18? If they ended up in court and wanted to avoid the public opinion, as determined by the media, they stay away from letting people list controversial products.
It is the safe thing to do.
It is the safe thing to do.
They've been enforcing that policy randomly for the last few years. Their defense will just be that they have an explicit TOS available for all users to read. In it, you'll see that e-cigs and components are listed as not allowed. Tobacco policy
I think what frustrates more people is the policy seems to be enforced completely randomly (some say only when specific items are reported to Ebay)
Good luck with your complaint, but I doubt it will go anywhere.
I think what frustrates more people is the policy seems to be enforced completely randomly (some say only when specific items are reported to Ebay)
Good luck with your complaint, but I doubt it will go anywhere.
It is all in the TOSHad you properly listed the Item it would not have been effected. Hundreds of listings are let slide every week.
When you dance with the devil.....................................................
(I`m currently in a love-hate relationship with ebay)
(I`m currently in a love-hate relationship with ebay)
The Better Business Bureau is a voluntary organization that business choose to belong to to trick suckers into thinking that they do good business. They aren't a regulatory body of any sort. They can do nothing for you in regards to Ebay.
It was a sweep I had products removed today also.
I bet if you relist them tomorrow they will be fine
I bet if you relist them tomorrow they will be fine
Gadgets and other Electronics:
Nemesis - 308 listings intact
Ego Battery - 693
Atomizer - 10,664
Clearomizer - 3840
Some people know how to list their products to avoid issues.
#1 Reason for Item removal - Consumer complaints
Nemesis - 308 listings intact
Ego Battery - 693
Atomizer - 10,664
Clearomizer - 3840
Some people know how to list their products to avoid issues.
#1 Reason for Item removal - Consumer complaints
As E-bay and Paypal had been the same company this policy was set years ago now. The fact they do not normally enforce it is on them, but when you list things like that it is at your own risk.
Change the wording, and re-list it. If ebay removes it again, change the wording and re-list it.
If ebay removes it again, change the wording and re-list it.
If ebay removes it again, change the wording and re-list it.
If ebay removes it again, change the wording and re-list it.
If ebay removes it again, change the wording and re-list it.
Eventually either they will let the item stand, or throw you off of ebay. Either way, you'll know.
And if they didn't refund you the "listing cost" (whatever they call it) save your records, they might come in handy when the class-action fraud suit gets filed.
If ebay removes it again, change the wording and re-list it.
If ebay removes it again, change the wording and re-list it.
If ebay removes it again, change the wording and re-list it.
If ebay removes it again, change the wording and re-list it.
Eventually either they will let the item stand, or throw you off of ebay. Either way, you'll know.
And if they didn't refund you the "listing cost" (whatever they call it) save your records, they might come in handy when the class-action fraud suit gets filed.
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LOL i laughed too when i read the "violating my rights" part. The post reminded me of this video:
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