Isn't this illegal according to Ebay

Stingray

Kind of a grab bag type of thing??

Link

bobsbbcards

Yes.

storm888

It could be that his title is the only violation. The listing
could be cancelled for "misleading title" and "keyword spamming."

"Seller's Choice" listings are not specifically prohibited.

"Buyer's Choice" listings are generally prohibited, because
they deprive EBAY of multiple-listing fees.

The random nature of distribution is considered by EBAY
when they determine the propriety of such listings. In this
listing, each buyer has an equal chance of getting scammed.

Because no buyer has any input as to what card he will receive,
the listing may be permitted.

The seller seems pretty sophisticated regarding where the
red-lines are.

RoarIn84

i saw that crap too.....look at the feedback of sellers who do this regularly. can't believe the trust some people have.

Stingray

<< <i>i saw that crap too.....look at the feedback of sellers who do this regularly. can't believe the trust some people have. >>




You from Michigan??

RoarIn84

indeed i am......southeastern

bobsbbcards

From eBay:

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Bonus, Prize, Giveaway and Raffle Policy

eBay does not permit listings that promote giveaways, random drawings, raffles, or prizes, because these promotions are highly regulated and may be unlawful in many states. eBay itself may run such promotions on the site, and may grant authorization to its partners or third party companies to run promotions that comply with applicable laws.

(and under additional information)

Multiple Item Listing rules require that all buyers receive identical items.

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The applicable section (IMHO) is the part about random drawings. In a multiple listing auction (more than one winner), all winners must receive identical items (dutch auction).

storm888

"Multiple Item Listing rules require that all buyers receive identical items."

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The seller relies on the opening sentence:

"Each bid on this auction listing is for 1 Pre-Packaged card from the 1986 Topps Traded Tiffany Set. "


This issue has been much discussed on EBAY's T&S board,
and the issue of "identical" is likely weaseled through
with "1 Pre-Packaged card." Further support for his position
comes from the absence of "choice" afforded the buyers.

I never report such "violations," but I am sure some folks
will, and we will see what EBAY thinks. Their decisions are
far from uniform, so the listing could go poof, or stay up.

His title is the material violation.