Well guys, I thought I was listing a rifle scope on ebay to kinda clear a few things out and wouldn't ya know it? I guess they joined the band wagon.
I received the following email this morning and couldn't believe it. Also, don't mind the account name- I've had it since I was 16. But not anymore!
Dear speakerbuyer69 ([email protected]),
You recently listed the following listing:
130869517386 - Bushnell Elite Tactical LRS 5-15x 40 Rifle Scope
Unfortunately, we had to remove your listing because of the following:
You listed an Assault Weapon compatible part or accessory.Items related to, used with, or compatible with an assault weapon cannot be listed on eBay.
eBay does not permit the sale of any assault weapon-related parts or accessories. Please understand that eBay takes no position on the gun control issue. We've implemented our policy due to the complex and varied regulations governing the sale of these items. If this item is compatible with any non-assault weapon you may relist so long as you remove all references to assault weapons from within the listing.
We understand that you may have not been aware of this policy, and this notice is to simply make sure that you are aware of it going forward. We have issued a full credit of any listing fees that were charged for this item.
For more details on California assault weapons law, please visit http://ag.ca.gov/firearms/awlist.htm and http://ag.ca.gov/firearms/
Due to numerous laws and regulations regarding the sale of assault weapons (including parts and accessories for assault weapons), these items aren't allowed on eBay.
You may list accessories that would fit a variety of different weapons, such as scopes, sites, and shoulder straps. However, if you sell these items, you may not mention assault weapons in your listing.
Listings describing parts or accessories for an assault weapons will be removed, including items that do not attach to assault weapons.
To learn more about our assault-weapons policy, go to:
http://pages.ebay.com/help/policies/firearms-weapons-knives.html
All fees related to this listing have been credited to your account. We also notified members who placed bids on the item that the listing has been canceled.
Please note: violation of this or other eBay policies may result in forfeit of eBay fees on cancelled listings, limits on account privileges and account suspension.
You can review our list of prohibited and restricted items here:
http://pages.ebay.com/help/policies/items-ov.html
If you have any more questions, contact our policy experts. Get started by clicking the link below.
http://contact.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ContactCS&Query=1338&Domain=Homer_EOA&From=163954
We appreciate your understanding.
Thanks,
eBay
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Didn't know that a scope was considered a assault weapon accessory. I called ebay (which is a feat!!!!!!) and tried to explain that the scope wasn't mounted to an assault rifle (ever) since I own no fully automatic weapons, but they didn't give a rat's ass. Apparently, from what she told me alot of listings are being systematically pulled and cancelled. WTF. Just a heads up.
I received the following email this morning and couldn't believe it. Also, don't mind the account name- I've had it since I was 16. But not anymore!
Dear speakerbuyer69 ([email protected]),
You recently listed the following listing:
130869517386 - Bushnell Elite Tactical LRS 5-15x 40 Rifle Scope
Unfortunately, we had to remove your listing because of the following:
You listed an Assault Weapon compatible part or accessory.Items related to, used with, or compatible with an assault weapon cannot be listed on eBay.
eBay does not permit the sale of any assault weapon-related parts or accessories. Please understand that eBay takes no position on the gun control issue. We've implemented our policy due to the complex and varied regulations governing the sale of these items. If this item is compatible with any non-assault weapon you may relist so long as you remove all references to assault weapons from within the listing.
We understand that you may have not been aware of this policy, and this notice is to simply make sure that you are aware of it going forward. We have issued a full credit of any listing fees that were charged for this item.
For more details on California assault weapons law, please visit http://ag.ca.gov/firearms/awlist.htm and http://ag.ca.gov/firearms/
Due to numerous laws and regulations regarding the sale of assault weapons (including parts and accessories for assault weapons), these items aren't allowed on eBay.
You may list accessories that would fit a variety of different weapons, such as scopes, sites, and shoulder straps. However, if you sell these items, you may not mention assault weapons in your listing.
Listings describing parts or accessories for an assault weapons will be removed, including items that do not attach to assault weapons.
To learn more about our assault-weapons policy, go to:
http://pages.ebay.com/help/policies/firearms-weapons-knives.html
All fees related to this listing have been credited to your account. We also notified members who placed bids on the item that the listing has been canceled.
Please note: violation of this or other eBay policies may result in forfeit of eBay fees on cancelled listings, limits on account privileges and account suspension.
You can review our list of prohibited and restricted items here:
http://pages.ebay.com/help/policies/items-ov.html
If you have any more questions, contact our policy experts. Get started by clicking the link below.
http://contact.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ContactCS&Query=1338&Domain=Homer_EOA&From=163954
We appreciate your understanding.
Thanks,
eBay
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Didn't know that a scope was considered a assault weapon accessory. I called ebay (which is a feat!!!!!!) and tried to explain that the scope wasn't mounted to an assault rifle (ever) since I own no fully automatic weapons, but they didn't give a rat's ass. Apparently, from what she told me alot of listings are being systematically pulled and cancelled. WTF. Just a heads up.
