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    EBay - New "Military Items Policy"

    As I recently sold some parts on ebay that were entered under 'militaria' I have received an email from EBay informing me of their new "Military Items Policy"

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    Prohibited Military Items in terms of this policy are articles or services specifically designed, developed, configured, adapted or modified for a military application

    I therefore assume that a No4 butt, or a No5 rear sight will now be banned.
    They are both 'specifically designed' for use on a military weapon. (Well it was a military weapon when these parts were made)



    Although - a Butt or a sight for an Enforcer would be allowed - its a non-military rifle !!!

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    That would be a bit of a catastrophe if rigidly adhered to. Us enthusiasts won't be able to get hold of bits we need (and whatever you think of it, ebay's useful for that).
    The anti gun people will be putting in complaints about almost anything and it seems like it's now ebay's policy to remove anything 'military'. Why even have a militaria section then - how can you sell 'militaria' which isn't designed for a 'military application'?

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    of course, we all know that buying on Ebay is and will become more supporting of the antigun crowd, llok at what is happening now.

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    Time to start gunbay...for the military history enthusiast....

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    Need a Veteran response

    I haven't read the new policy on eBay, so I'm assuming for now that this is legit.

    eBay needs to get bombarded with emails, letters, and phone calls from VETERANS groups, demanding to know why eBay has a problem with anything "military." After all, it was the MILITARY that defended our freedoms from Iwo Jima to Korea to all the places that our boys (and girls) in uniform continue to put their lives at risk in the service of their country.

    When it comes to the military category, eBay cannot hide behind the excuse of being cautious about gun laws, etc. They need to be called out on this. Memorial Day, Veteran's Day and such occasions are good opportunities to get the mainstream media to notice a story like this.

    It's not simply about some crusty old bayonet collectors who can no longer sell their stuff....this policy is equating "military" with something inherently bad. Most people in the general public would find that offensive, if it was brought to wider attention.

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    I did a quick check, but cannot find anything on eBay regarding a blanket ban on anything military. Alan, can you please quote the whole email, or point us to the policy at an eBay URL? Maybe eBay US and eBay UKicon have different policies?

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    Quote Originally Posted by spinecracker View Post
    Time to start gunbay...for the military history enthusiast....
    We do have other avenues here in the U.S., Auction Arms and Gunbroker. The only problem is the general population doesn't know about these sites. What were the items that were trying to be sold on ebay.
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    So...it would be a violation of Ebay policy for me to sell some of my old Israeli Army underwear???

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    Quote Originally Posted by jonnyc View Post
    So...it would be a violation of Ebay policy for me to sell some of my old Israeli Army underwear???
    That would probably violate the "militaria" policy and the "dangerous substances" policy :P

    sorry - could not resist...

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    Quote Originally Posted by spinecracker View Post
    That would probably violate the "militaria" policy and the "dangerous substances" policy :P
    So would MREs.....

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    nahh

    Quote Originally Posted by jonnyc View Post
    So...it would be a violation of Ebay policy for me to sell some of my old Israeli Army underwear???
    Sell it in the adult section, as "worn not washed" and some perv'll buy it....

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