posted on June 13, 2002 11:08:44 AM
Ebay has seemed to have altered their TOS to allow a color choice in auctions as long as the seller can fulfill the orders if all buyers want the same color. Does this hold true for sizes as well? And does this only apply to Dutch auctions? I appreciate any views, or direct knowledge.
posted on June 15, 2002 10:29:09 AMFrom the announcements board
Date: 06/06/2002
Time: 13:32:59 PDT
***Update to Choice Listing Policy***
A Choice Listing occurs when a seller allows buyers to choose from a
selection of items. Choice listings can be problematic because of the
potential for fee circumvention, transactions outside of eBay and
other issues. While Choice Auctions are generally not allowed and will
be ended, the following exceptions will now be permitted:
Listings may offer custom made items or services that are created or
customized to the buyer's specification such as made to order
clothing. Other permitted examples include re-sizing of rings or
personalized mailing labels. All offered options must be provided at
no additional charge to the buyer.
Multiple quantity listings (Dutch auction or store) may offer a choice
of color in otherwise identical items. However, the seller must be
able to fulfill the entire quantity of every listing in any offered
color even if every winning bidder makes exactly the same color
selection.
For more information, please visit the complete Choice Policy.
posted on June 15, 2002 12:59:12 PMChoice Auctions
A Choice Listing occurs when a seller allows buyers to choose from a selection of items. Choice
listings can be problematic because of potential for fee circumvention, transactions outside of eBay
and other issues.
Policy: Choice Auctions are generally not allowed and will be ended. The insertion fee will be
automatically credited for that listing. See also the policy related to “choice travel” certificates.
Exceptions:
1.Listings may offer custom made items or services that are created or customized to the
buyer’s specification such as made to order clothing. Other permitted examples include
re-sizing of rings or personalized mailing labels. All offered options must be provided at no
additional charge to the buyer. Choice of title in software, books, music or movies is not
allowed. Choice of size in pre-made items is not allowed.
2.Multiple quantity listings (Dutch auction or store) may offer a choice of color in otherwise
identical items. However, the seller must be able to fulfill the entire quantity of every listing in
any offered color even if every winning bidder makes exactly the same color selection. It is
not permissible to state “The highest bidder gets first choice.” Choice auctions may not be
offered “subject to availability” or request the buyer to contact the seller to see which colors
are available or what quantity is available. This exception for choice of color does not apply
to single quantity listings.
posted on June 15, 2002 10:55:05 PM
I don't see the difference between color choice auctions and size choice auctions. If you offer the colors blue, red and green, why can't your also offer the sizes small, medium or large?
posted on June 16, 2002 08:52:44 AM
2.Multiple quantity listings (Dutch auction or store) may offer a choice of color in otherwise
identical items. However, the seller must be able to fulfill the entire quantity of every listing in
any offered color even if every winning bidder makes exactly the same color selection. It is
not permissible to state “The highest bidder gets first choice.” Choice auctions may not be
offered “subject to availability” or request the buyer to contact the seller to see which colors
are available or what quantity is available. This exception for choice of color does not apply
If you make these items, can you say (MUST WATE FOR # DAYS TILL ITEM IS MADE). If you offer 30 items, @ 6 colors, 180 items in stock? I know everyone wants it NOW!!!
posted on June 17, 2002 05:34:36 PM
Y'all can have any color model 'T' ya want just so long as its black. 'Henry Ford'(two years before loosing 60% of their market share to Chrysler)
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Y'all can sell any Item you want Just so long as you do it without attempting to obtain unpaid tangable or intangible benefits for your businesses your family , Inlaws, Outlaws, friends , pets, including but not limited to the following, Cats, dogs,Birds (except certain species of Parrot which are covered under the Website link and unauthorized advertising in your listing section)Fish, spyder monkeys and Large mammals especially Pakaderms with logos or links to anyplace off site. You may display a small banner to your 'My Stuff' page as long as its on the lower portion of the animals left foot. If you feel that youve received any benefit whatsoever outside the standard buyer/seller exchange - You must stop it right away.etc etc etc-
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