I think the rules have let up some

[Bill Hollinger]

Have the rules let up some on eBay? I'm seeing a lot of "prohibited" items on there these days. Barrels, hammers, bolts, complete trigger groups, magazines, slides, op-rods, etc. And the sellers aren't even trying to hide what they are. Next we'll see rifles and handguns and machine guns???

I was selling two M1 carbine firing pins and calling the just "parts" and got them pulled and a harsh warning. They even gave me a bad overall rating that lasted 6 months because of it. I've got well over 500 feedbacks and ALL of them are positive, so a true 100% positive rating but had a bad overall because of two firing pins. Ebay sucks!

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[old crow]

eBay = screw-ball management practices that will modify with the downturn in the economy. Money is as important to eBay as to any other enterprise. methinks.

[mdrim13]

Ive noticed many prohibibited items myself. Complete bolts, barrels, ect

[Sapper00]

I just listed a couple of FN C1A1 butt stocks and they pulled them within 20 minutes, but the L1A1 Butt stock I listed is still up there. Very random. And a poor explanation as to why they were pulled.

[mdrim13]

I just listed a couple of FN C1A1 butt stocks and they pulled them within 20 minutes, but the L1A1 Butt stock I listed is still up there. Very random. And a poor explanation as to why they were pulled.

I have a M1908 Brazilian Mauser stock currently listed and I have had no problems

[JimF4M1s (Deceased)]

I think those items just slipped by the ebay police.

[Harlan (Deceased)]

I feel most of the time parts are pulled because someone (another ebay user) reports the part to ebay. Ebay relies heavily on reported items. The average ebay cop has to check such a huge range of other 'prohibited' items by searching for keywords, etc, they can't often know or discover what gun parts are part of the firing mechanism or not by just looking at a photo - especially enough knowledge of a part to give you such a heavy penalty.

In your instance it really does sound to me like someone most likely reported you, Bill, and told them it was part of the firing mechanism and you were trying to hide it was with a vague description. The average ebay cop wouldn't know the difference between a photo of a firing pin and a photo of a Willys camshaft.

[Bill Hollinger]

I think Harlan may be on to something there. Them pulling an auction IS completely random. I for one like to see people get over on eBay!

[Bill Hollinger]

Word on the streets is eBay has back pedaled on their selling of gun parts policy. Hum???

eBay's new and improved policy on firearms.

Actual firearms can't be listed on eBay. However, many parts and accessories for firearms are OK to sell, but only under certain conditions. See the list below for more details.

Allowed


Caliber conversion information or blueprints

Magazine holders, speed loaders, stripper clips, or moon clips

Manuals or instruction materials about firearms

Non-pneumatic spear guns

Restricted


Accessories and parts for guns such as butt plates, cases, cleaning supplies, dies, grips, holsters, molds, racks, pistol grips, scopes, slings, stocks, storage cases, or trigger guards. The listing must include a description of the type of firearm the accessory or part is for and what it's used for. If it doesn't, the listing may be removed.

Muzzle loader or black powder gun parts or accessories, as long as each item is offered in one listing at a time. (However, having separate listings for items that can be used to build a gun is prohibited.)

The following gun parts and accessories are allowed on the eBay US site only. The seller must be in the US and offer domestic shipping only:

En bloc clips

Barrels

Bolts

Choke tubes

Cylinders

Firing pins

Hammers

Magazines with a capacity to accept 10 rounds or less (high-capacity magazines that can accept more than 10 rounds are not allowed)

Slides

Trigger assemblies

Not allowed


Firearms regardless of their ability to fire, how old they are, or their status as collectibles

Firearm frames, including grip frames

Firearm kits that are used to create a firearm

Firearm receivers, including parts, upper or lower, cut, or 80 percent receivers

Flash suppressors

High-capacity magazines with a capacity to accept more than 10 rounds—or magazine extenders

Pneumatic spear guns

Powerheads, stick guns, or their equivalents because they work like firearms

Sears

Silencers

Starter pistols or blank guns, regardless of their markings

[Chuckindenver]

Fleabay lost 2 million dollars in sales the year they cut the gunparts...then lost even more when they changed the feedback policy..and even more when the upped to commision rates..
after while you keep loosing,..you have to turn around a few things...or you loose out completely.
so yes, they changed the rules back they way they were, as long as you dont offer over seas shipping.