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 sthoemke
 
posted on August 14, 2009 03:53:24 PM new
Is ebay now allowing digital goods in auctions? I've recently noticed quite a bit of increase in the listings.

I thought they changed the policy that digital goods had to be in Classified Ad format.

Much of the auction listings include the word "CD" in the titles, but the listings almost always say they will email a PDF file.

ebooks - over 9,600 items
http://shop.ebay.com/i.html?_trkparms=65%253A12%257C66%253A2%257C39%253A1%257C72%253A2195&_nkw=ebook&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_sop=15&_sc=1

recipes - over 4,900
http://shop.ebay.com/i.html?LH_Auction=1&_trkparms=65%253A10%257C66%253A2%257C39%253A1&_nkw=recipe&_dmpt=US_Nonfiction_Book&_sc=1&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_sop=15&_sc=1

 
 libertywatches
 
posted on August 25, 2009 04:55:07 AM new
This items good to buy only if you need the feedback, You pay$.06 cents and you get positive feedback will increase your score and you can keep getting the power sellers discount from e bay and higher positioning in search.

 
 LtRay
 
posted on August 25, 2009 05:11:57 AM new
ebay's Digital Policy: http://pages.ebay.com/help/policies/downloadable.html

Yes, they are supposed to be listed in Classified only but who has time to report 10k non-complying listings?
 
 pmelcher
 
posted on August 25, 2009 08:29:03 AM new
Here is the disclaimer on the bottom of one of the auctions. An actual CD can be had if you pay for First Class shipping, otherwise it is an e-book for free shipping. Guess it is O.K.?

Notice to eBay Staff & Buyers:

This Digital Media Book (eBook) complies with all eBay Rules. It is a physical item delivered on CD-rom via USPS mail. No compilation and informational Media policies, copyrights, resale rights, or any other type infringements have been violated in this listing. The information in it fits into one of these categories: Ownership of 100% Resale Rights, Private Label Rights or public domain is applicable to this item listing. Proof of ownership &/or rights will be provided upon request as applicable.



 
 sthoemke
 
posted on August 26, 2009 01:04:55 PM new
Why does ebay keep making rules if they don't enforce them?

 
 max40
 
posted on August 26, 2009 03:35:35 PM new
"Why does ebay keep making rules if they don't enforce them?"

Give them a break. They're trying, but the latest crop of 8th graders that they hired are slow readers.

 
 
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