posted on June 11, 2001 03:34:10 PM
I just found a listing for a live eBay auction of an Elvis collection. In this auction, there is a Remington shotgun and a gold Beretta handgun. Now, we all know this is against eBay's rules.......
posted on June 11, 2001 03:50:06 PM
Your eyes must be better than mine?
Mind pointing out which lot # these items are listed under?
Here's the complete list.
posted on June 11, 2001 06:17:03 PM
The rules state that firearms are not permitted to be sold on eBay's "core" site. Which I assume live auctions, premier and whatever they feel like adding, are not at the "core" site. I'm waiting for the live auction of nazi memoribilia (sp?) myself.
posted on June 11, 2001 06:29:07 PM
IIRC, the reason ebay banned firearms is because it's illegal to ship them through the mail. They figured it would be easier to ban them completely than face the ATF folks.
posted on June 11, 2001 06:39:09 PM
petedavis - you could not be more wrong about Ebays banning guns. USPS is not the only shipper in the world......UPS ships guns n' ammo regularly.
The decision was made some time ago when it was apparent to Ebay that the PR fallout from an improperly used gun purchased legally on their site was not worth the bad press.......and let us not forget that it was also a "PC" move.
posted on June 11, 2001 06:50:38 PM
After working for a gun manufacturer for a year, I discovered that you can not legally ship to someone who does not have an FFDL (License) no matter how it's shipped. If someone is caught selling a firearm through the mail to an individual, hello federal prison, goodbye the good life.
PS This is a live auction, going to be held in Las Vegas. If anyone here wants to bid $500,000.00 or more, I'm quite sure you wouldn't be having this junque mailed to you!
Seriously, I don't think this counts as an ebay banned auction at this time.
posted on June 12, 2001 03:53:03 PM
Well I informed ebay about the guns for sale.
Their answer:
Hello,
Thank you for taking the time to contact us with this information. I understand how this situation could be disconcerting.
I have reviewed the auction that you have reported. This information has been given to the proper department and appropriate action will be taken. Please know that we sincerely appreciate your vigilance in helping us to keep inappropriate auctions off eBay. If we can be of any further assistance, please let us know.
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Well just their canned line.
Remember the golden rule; who has the gold rules. (fair ?, if I had the gold I would rule, but only after coffee)
