10-03-2005, 02:28 PM
http://forums.ebay.com/db2/thread.jspa?t...1000092932&tstart=0&mod=1128348761478
part of notice ebay sent seller:
The user's listing contained a graphic with a 'contact us' button with an email address in the description, but there was no email address or domain in the title. The "level playing field" comment is unbelievable considering many of eBay's top sellers listings containtheir email addresses and links to their web sites (see the "fulfillment by j.ayandmarie.com" button in every one of the PeSA Cowboy's listings as an example)
part of notice ebay sent seller:
Quote:We would like to take this opportunity to let you know what part of your listing is not permitted.
Your listing(s) contains the following information:
Please e-mail any questions prior to bidding.
http://xxxx-xxxxx.com/ebay/buttons/contact.png
Users may not use systems or techniques to circumvent, or avoid, eBay fees. Listings that circumvent (avoid) fees may provide a poor buying experience and create an unlevel playing field by penalizing sellers who pay all of their eBay fees. Further, these listings undermine the trust of eBayâs marketplace.Listings with an email address or domain name in the title are not permitted.IMPORTANT NOTICE: If you relist this, or any other item that violates eBay policy, your eBay privileges could be suspended. We value you as a member of our community and wish to continue this relationship, so we must ask you to refrain from further violations of the User Agreement and eBay policy.
The user's listing contained a graphic with a 'contact us' button with an email address in the description, but there was no email address or domain in the title. The "level playing field" comment is unbelievable considering many of eBay's top sellers listings containtheir email addresses and links to their web sites (see the "fulfillment by j.ayandmarie.com" button in every one of the PeSA Cowboy's listings as an example)