Continuation on Seller eBay Tip: Things Not To Sell on eBay Part 1
1. Electronics Equipment
Certain electronics equipment, including equipment prohibited by the National Telecommunications Commission, is not permitted to be listed on eBay.
Under Philippine regulations, purchase and sale of radio communication equipment requires a licence. Mobile phones offered for sale, whether new or second-hand, must bear the stickers approved by the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC). Non-compliance renders the seller liable to a fine.
2. Electronic Surveillance Equipment
eBay does not permit the sale of products that are designed primarily to record the private oral, wire or electronic conversations of others without their knowledge or permission.
Certain types of telecommunication equipment are prohibited from entry into the Philippines unless prior approval by the National Telecommunications Commission has been obtained. Equipment in this category includes scanning receivers / transmitters which could be used by unauthorised persons for unlawful interception of signals. For security purposes, the import of such equipment into the Philippines is prohibited.
There is no specific law on privacy in the Philippines that otherwise prohibits or regulates the sale of electronic surveillance equipment and devices. However, since the use of such equipment and devices violates the privacy of individuals, eBay has taken a policy decision to not allow the sale of such items on eBay.
3. Embargoed Goods and Prohibited Countries
The sale of certain types of items is prohibited to particular countries under Philippine regulations. Various US agencies also have sanctions in place that substantially regulate or ban all trade with particular countries (including Cuba, Iran, Iraq, Libya, North Korea and other countries). US Federal agencies have also banned or regulated trade between US persons with certain organisations, businesses and persons. eBay does not permit the sale of embargoed items from, with or to those countries, organisations, businesses or persons.
Buyers and sellers posting internationally should periodically review current information about which countries may be affected by sanctions enforced by Philippine Customs and/or the Office of Foreign Assets Control of the US Department of the Treasury.
4. Event Tickets
eBay permits resale of tickets to entertainment events (including sporting events, concerts, and plays) to the fullest extent permitted by law. Ticket sellers are responsible for ensuring that transactions do not violate any applicable law.
5. Firearms, Weapons and Knives
Since many firearm-related items, gun parts, gun accessories, paintball equipment and accessories, stun guns, crossbows, airsoft equipment and accessories, hand weapons and throwing knives are not permitted on eBay, sellers must carefully review the Some Examples section below before listing these items and adhere to all the policies outlined.
Furthermore, because of the varied international laws related to the sale of these items, those that are permitted may only be sold on eBay Philippines under the following two conditions.
- The item is sold by sellers and buyers who are located in the Philippines and
- The item location is also in the Philippines
Note: Philippine sellers must offer only domestic postage on these products, since offering global postage will make the product available in countries where these items are prohibited.
Any arms and explosives listed on eBay Philippines must comply with the Presidential Decree No. 1866 (as amended) covering the manufacture, import, export, sale and possession of weapons. Otherwise, these items are not permitted on eBay. Members on eBay are advised to consult the Philippine National Police Firearms and Explosives Division or the Department of Interior and Local Government prior to dealing in such items.
Licensed sellers on eBay should also note that firearms, air-guns or guns may only be sold to government departments or persons who are licensed to possess such arms. Licensees must be at least 21 years of age.
6. Food
The sale of food is strictly regulated and sellers who list food and food-related products should familiarise themselves with the applicable laws before listing such items on eBay. Prior to listing any food on eBay, sellers should read the Additional Information section to learn more about what food items are not permitted.
7. Gift Cards
eBay permits the listing of gift cards, with the following restrictions:
The value of the gift card may not exceed $500.
Gift cards may not be sold as pre-sale items and must be in hand at the time of listing.
Only one gift card may be listed per week, per seller. No exceptions will be made for sellers with multiple accounts. For the purposes of this policy, eBay defines one week as seven days from the end of the previous Gift Card listing close.
Multiple Gift Cards cannot be combined under a single listing
eBay, at its discretion, may approve first party suppliers or authorised third party contractors to sell gift cards in excess of these restrictions.
8. Government and Transit DocumentsAny official internal, non-public documents, manuals, or other materials related to mass commercial public transportation, including internal manuals put out by commercial airlines, or entities operating subways, trains, or buses are not permitted on eBay.
9. Government IDs and Licenses
Government IDs and licences, or items that claim to be, or that look similar to, government identification documents are not permitted on eBay. Since the unauthorised use or sale of official government IDs and licences are prohibited in the Philippines, eBay does not allow the listing of such items on eBay.
10. Hazardous, Restricted, and Perishable Items
Hazardous or dangerous goods (such as radioactive materials, flammable gases, liquids and solids, and toxic substances) may pose a danger to health, safety or property while being transported. Many hazardous goods cannot be posted through the mail or commercial carriers at all. Items of such nature are not permitted to be listed on eBay.
A few hazardous materials may legally be transported under certain conditions if they are properly packaged and labelled. Such items are permitted on eBay, provided that the listing contains a clear notice of the hazardous nature of the material, and a description of the planned method of postage that complies with the applicable laws in the buyer’s and seller’s countries.
The listing of humans, the human body, any human body parts or human remains are not permitted on eBay. However, items that contain human hair (such as lockets) as well as skulls and skeletons that are used for medical purposes may be listed on eBay.
Please note that the following activities are prohibited in the Philippines:
- The trading of human corpses or remains, and
- The trading in organs and blood
12. Importation of Goods into Singapore, Malaysia or the Philippines
Members importing goods into the Philippines from another country, either by selling or buying items listed on eBay, are responsible for ensuring that the importation of that type of product complies with applicable Philippine laws. These laws often are complex, and issues will vary depending upon exactly what item is involved and the countries in which the buyer and seller reside.
Please note that eBay does not permit its users to do business with persons from certain countries - since eBay is a US company, all eBay users must respect the US rules in this area when doing business over eBay. For more information, please also see section on “Embargoed Goods and Prohibited Countries”.
13. International Trading
eBay insists that listings and transactions comply with the laws of the countries where both the seller and the buyer reside. Members are responsible for ensuring that their transactions are lawful in both countries. eBay strongly suggests that members educate themselves about the laws of their own country and the countries where they plan to do business.
14. Items Encouraging Illegal Activity
eBay prohibits the sale of items or links to items that encourage, promote, facilitate or instruct others to engage in illegal activity.
15. Lockpicking Devices
eBay does not permit the listing of any lockpicking or locksmithing device. eBay users are cautioned that under Philippine law, it is an offense for any person to possess, without lawful cause, picklocks or similar tools specially adopted to the commission of the crime of robbery Since lockpicking devices would fall under this category, these are prohibited from being listed on eBay.
16. Lottery Tickets
eBay does not allow the sale of lottery tickets.
17. Mailing Lists and Personal Information
eBay does not permit the sale of bulk email, Internet Protocol (IP), Instant Messenger (IM), or mailing lists that contain names, addresses, phone numbers, or other personal identifying information. Any tools or software designed predominantly to send unsolicited commercial messages (UCE or "spam") will not be permitted.
18. Manufacturers' Coupons
eBay permits the listing of valid coupons on its site, with some limitations. eBay is committed to working with the coupon industry to help ensure that eBay is not a venue for fraudulent coupon-related transactions and to provide its users with a safe place to trade.
19. Medical Devices
For the health and safety of eBay users and to encourage compliance with applicable laws, eBay has instituted several rules relating to sales of medical devices on our site. eBay allows the sale of most prescription medical devices, but requires sellers of medical devices that require a prescription for distribution to the public to strictly follow certain rules when listing such items on eBay.
20. Mobile Phone (Wireless) Service Contracts
Mobile phone service contracts may be listed on eBay either alone or bundled with a phone, subject to such a transfer of mobile phone service contracts being permitted under the original contract between the mobile phone company and the seller.
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