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Ended. Quoting from the note from ended@ebay.com: "Catalogs are included in the list of items that are not allowed for sale on eBay." I looked in a number of places and did not see this ban but I may have missed it. <sigh> Thanks all for the help (...) (25 years ago, 21-Oct-99, to lugnet.market.auction, lugnet.market.theory)
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(...) Seems to me like it's time to start raising a stink elsewhere. (25 years ago, 21-Oct-99, to lugnet.market.auction, lugnet.market.theory)
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(...) OH? I know at least some of these are stamps, but I just did a search for catalog: 4833 items found for the search "catalog" . Showing items 1 to 50 (25 years ago, 21-Oct-99, to lugnet.market.auction, lugnet.market.theory)
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(...) Just went through their entire list. Catalogs are most definitely NOT on the list. I'm going to search through their listings and post auction refs for catalogs here - you can do with them as you see fit. (25 years ago, 21-Oct-99, to lugnet.market.auction, lugnet.market.theory)
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(...) I suppose it could be argued that some of these are more obviously "collectible" but they are catalogs. Someone has a mad-on for you and they're using eBay to harass you, imo. (URL) The parts you want and nothing else? (URL) - Just Another (...) (25 years ago, 21-Oct-99, to lugnet.market.auction, lugnet.market.theory)
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(...) Here's a thought: Why not just list one of the items in question? Make the opening bid the actual cost of the item that you would pay, and plaster all over the description how it is NOT rare, is currently available through S@H (and would, in (...) (25 years ago, 21-Oct-99, to lugnet.market.auction, lugnet.market.theory)
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(...) WTF??! I have never seen that documented anywhere, and there are lots of catalogs on ebay at any given time. Perhaps the quote should have read: "Items that may educate the consumer are strictly prohibited..." I think it's time fore everyone (...) (25 years ago, 21-Oct-99, to lugnet.market.auction, lugnet.market.theory)
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Here's an interesting /. article on the subject: (...) (25 years ago, 21-Oct-99, to lugnet.market.auction, lugnet.market.theory)
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(...) item, (...) I was going to start one a little bit similar - though with a higher starting bid. I was going to do an auction for the McDonalds Lego set with a starting bid of $25. The write-up was going to explain how when someone won the (...) (25 years ago, 21-Oct-99, to lugnet.market.auction, lugnet.market.theory)
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Actually, current catalogs *are* prohibited, but the intention is to prevent sellers from circumventing the fee structure by selling a catalog cheaply, then having buyers order from the original seller (makes sense to me). To quote: Catalog Sales (...) (25 years ago, 21-Oct-99, to lugnet.market.auction, lugnet.market.theory)
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(...) (URL) catalogues on it. Someone has you on their "harrass in spare time" list. James (URL) (25 years ago, 21-Oct-99, to lugnet.market.auction, lugnet.market.theory)
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(...) the (...) Actually, Larry would be circumventing their fee structure, and violating the spirit of the rule. See, if he sells the catalogue, people can buy the catalogue and then buy directly from TLG. This cuts eBay directly out of the loop- (...) (25 years ago, 21-Oct-99, to lugnet.market.auction, lugnet.market.theory)
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Yes, somebody could auction an "Ordering service for McD's exclusive from Lego S@H!" Description: "After the lucky winner sends me their address, I will dial xxx xxx-xxxx and order one special edition McD's set for $11, which will be delivered (...) (25 years ago, 21-Oct-99, to lugnet.market.auction, lugnet.market.theory)
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Ah-Ha! I just found it: (URL) down to catalogs... I guess if the catalog is current, and the bidder can subsequently order items from the catalog then it is forbidden. This is to prevent ebay fee shortcutting. Of course they are ignoring the (...) (25 years ago, 21-Oct-99, to lugnet.market.auction, lugnet.market.theory)
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No, I think it's time to Slashdot Ebay. (...) -- | Tom Stangl, Technical Support Netscape Communications Corp | Please do not associate my personal views with my employer (25 years ago, 21-Oct-99, to lugnet.market.auction, lugnet.market.theory)
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(...) Man, that's the dumbest thing I've ever heard in my entire life. So, technically, I guess this even means that selling a large unopened LEGO set on eBay is verboten, since large LEGO sets contain catalogs that you can actually order from (...) (25 years ago, 21-Oct-99, to lugnet.market.auction, lugnet.market.theory)
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(...) Probably in fact can stop you. The TOS is rather clearer on listings that are not really intended to be actually won. If the listing comes out and says you should not buy X because you can get it for less, that's bid siphoning. The closest you (...) (25 years ago, 22-Oct-99, to lugnet.market.auction, lugnet.market.theory)
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(...) Larry, I am thinking that someone that you left neutral feedback for is just sitting around with nothing better to do with their sorry life then monitor EVERYTHING that you list on eBay. Perhaps the way around this would be to have someone (...) (25 years ago, 23-Oct-99, to lugnet.market.auction, lugnet.market.theory)
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Troy, I just uploaded the Fall 99 catalog to Brickshelf, so once Kevin has posted it, how about offering up a sale whereby you state clearly that you will print the catalog in B&W on paper and send it to the person if they wish? And you can even (...) (25 years ago, 23-Oct-99, to lugnet.market.auction, lugnet.market.theory)
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So then I guess since this one was an older one, that it was ok??? (URL) (25 years ago, 23-Oct-99, to lugnet.market.auction, lugnet.market.theory)
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(...) (25 years ago, 23-Oct-99, to lugnet.market.auction, lugnet.market.theory)
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(...) And that gives me an idea. In the spirit of service to the community and all that folderol: SO giving you a hard time about the size of your collection? Did you promise to sell some sets off but you really don't want to? Well, I have a (...) (25 years ago, 24-Oct-99, to lugnet.market.auction, lugnet.market.theory, lugnet.off-topic.fun)
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Hey - do I spy a chance to outbid Larry here.... (...) I'll do the same - but I can make you a better offer: My fees are EXTREMELY reasonable, based on how badly you don't actually want to sell. Larry's are just 'reasonable'. Simon (URL) (25 years ago, 24-Oct-99, to lugnet.off-topic.fun)
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(...) Hmm. What kind of guarantees are you willing to offer? I mean, what if I have you list a set to not sell, and it actually does? Will you refund me my Lego? Or do I have to settle for fair market value? :) James (URL) (25 years ago, 24-Oct-99, to lugnet.off-topic.fun)
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