posted on July 29, 2005 09:30:41 PM
If you list it, don't use the word "badge" in the title or description. Refer to it as an insignia, medal or anything else your mind can contrive. The use of the word badge is an open invitation for a quick on the trigger Ebay drone to end the auction and send you a warning. Been there, done that and have the T-shirt to prove it
A $75.00 solid state device will always blow first to protect a 25 cent fuse ~ Murphy's Law
posted on July 29, 2005 09:45:31 PM
They are allowed to be sold on Ebay. It's the use of the word "badge" that can cause a problem. I believe that is one word they scan the site for daily, and when they find it, you better have a copy of a letter of approval to sell it from an authorized official (such as a Russian army officer in this case) posted along with the pictures of the item. I couldn't believe how restrictive Ebay was about badges until they ended an auction of mine and sent me the link to their policy.
A $75.00 solid state device will always blow first to protect a 25 cent fuse ~ Murphy's Law
posted on July 29, 2005 11:10:44 PM
It was an award from the soviet hierarchy to Monica Lewinski when she visited. You are not cleared to view number 1.
posted on July 30, 2005 04:02:11 AM
Does eBay end the auctions due to the possiblity of using the badge (not the russian one) for illegal purposes? ie., to gain entry to a home, get someone to stop their car, etc.?
Beth
www.vintageads4u.com
posted on July 30, 2005 05:02:58 AM
Thanks, sparkz. The last thing I want to deal with is an email stating my auction has been ended by eBay. Been there, done that. Medal it is.
posted on July 30, 2005 11:33:31 PM
9/11 re-wrote the rules on the sale of law enforcement - including FF - badges, patches, uniforms, etc. ditto for airline uniforms. as recently as about two years ago, there was a big FBI sting originating in TN, i believe, and hundreds of stolen or well-done repro law enforcement badges were being sold on eBay. am glad these items are no longer available.
