On Fri, 29 Jul 2011 20:49:51 -0500, Rich <> wrote:
>I got a message from them saying I had a listing violation. It was for a
>lens and I didn't "use their catalog description." I never knew you now
>have to use their mfg's boilerplate to sell! Anyway, of course the lens,
>from the 1970's, which was not in their catalog so I told them to get lost
>and come back when they find the lens in their catalog, which they won't.
>Apparently, if you don't use their catalog listings, they can remove the
>listing!
All you have to do is add the item to the catalog. It isn't
boilerplate. What they are requiring are just the "Item
specifics"...condition, camera type, brand, maximum aperture,
compatible brand, type, focus type, and camera technology. Look at
any lens ad and you will see that it's simple to plug in the info.
Even you could figure it out.
Here's an example for a 1972 lens:
http://cgi.ebay.com/Nikon-PC-Nikkor-...item20bb55998e
In addition to the Item Specifics you can add whatever text and
illustrations/photos you want to add. The bold face text has been
added by the seller and is not part of the eBay requirement.
It's not a bad thing. For example, under "Condition", you must state
that it is new, refurbished, used, or for parts. Previously, you
weren't required to specify and bidders could be misled. Refurbished
items could be represented as new.
In addition to the Item Specifics you can add whatever text and
illustrations/photos you want to add.
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Tony Cooper - Orlando, Florida