Ebay Drops Another Hammer on Gun Owners!

[RocketFoot]

http://www2.ebay.com/aw/core/200707....07-07-30094109

Matt Halprin
Hello everyone…In mid-August, we will be updating our Firearms, Weapons and Knives Policy to place more restrictions around gun-related items. Once these changes take effect, we will prohibit listings of any firearm part that is required for the firing of a gun. This includes items like bullet tips, brass casings and shells, barrels, slides, cylinders, magazines, firing pins, trigger assemblies, etc. Please read the Firearms, Weapons and Knives Policy for more details on our current policy.
As you may know, eBay does not allow the listing of any items which are regulated by individual states or the federal government; however, there are still a large number of firearm-related parts that are legal and are widely available in retail stores. These items have also historically been allowed on eBay.

After learning that some items purchased on eBay may have been used in the tragedy at Virginia Tech in April 2007, we felt that revisiting our policies was not only necessary, but the right thing to do. After much consideration, the Trust & Safety policy team – along with our executive leaders at eBay Inc. – have made the decision to further restrict more of these items than federal and state regulations require.

This new update continues to encourage safety among our community members and brings our policies in the U.S. and Canada in closer alignment with our existing policies in other markets around the globe.


Sincerely,

Matt Halprin
Vice President, Trust & Safety

I loved being able to get stuff from Ebay...Not anymore, I guess! Thanks to the VT Shooter! Gimme a break...

[XD45]

thats so freakin stupid..

[Frenchy]

I sell pens some times on e-bay, they had me take down a sale for a pen because there was a gun in the picture... I was then told not even a picture of a picture on a book... as an accessory to sell an item will be tolerated!



Tell me this is a dangerouns picture!!!

[XD45]

I sell pens some times on e-bay, they had me take down a sale for a pen because there was a gun in the picture... I was then told not even a picture of a picture on a book... as an accessory to sell an item will be tolerated!



Tell me this is a dangerouns picture!!!

i'm under the table now, thanks... please no more scurry pictures

[Frenchy]

i'm under the table now, thanks... please no more scurry pictures

I know, the pens scared you dint they?

[axmdr40]

They look mean and pointy and are gonna poke my eye out!!

[RocketFoot]

Actually, according to ebay, someone might buy your pen and write a mean letter to someone else...maybe even threaten them! See, pens cause violence! Ban them...

[ithinkimamedic]

Yep, that's the last nail in the coffin. I'm done with ebay! That's fucking rediculous! next thing you know they will restrict seller's becasue their primary business is a gun shop! After all responsable gun owners are the ones who use guns to commit crimes. again, I'm done with Egay!

[Frenchy]

Wow its a good thing the VT shooter did not buy any thing like Baseball cards, or they would be banned on E-bay too!

After learning that some items purchased on eBay may have been used in the tragedy at Virginia Tech in April 2007, we felt that revisiting our policies was not only necessary, but the right thing to do. After much consideration, the Trust & Safety policy team – along with our executive leaders at eBay Inc. – have made the decision to further restrict more of these items than federal and state regulations require.

[Azzy]

They are a private biz, and that lets them state the rules.

Shame thought, they will let the mone go. Guess thats what gunbroker is for.