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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;imrich, post: 1338164, member: 22331&quot;]<b>The Rules That Stopped eBay Almost Dead</b></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><b>As a past eBay Silver Level Preferred Power Seller, I recall there was an AU/BU type statement in a large number of my auctions, which were all closed by eBay personnel because of a complaint. I tried to contact eBay personnel to determine/rectify the problem, but was unable to make a personal connection.</b></p><p><b><br /></b></p><p><b>Upon eventually contacting someone, I was provided with an access phone number and code for 24/7 connection. I was informed by the customer service technician that eBay lines and sellers had been inundated with complaints about listing titles, where the company was unable to conduct proper business. I was informed that the cost to answer calls, investigate, cancel auctions, and deal with their clients had become financially prohibitive. They had to reduce phone access by observer complainants, and implement an aggrieved process to satisfy their clients who were paying for services.</b></p><p><b><br /></b></p><p><b>Listings now generally are on the honor system, with the exception of &quot;privacy&quot; policies. In my opinion listings have deteriorated extremely, but eBay generally eliminated the observer problem with limited access, while protecting their clients with protection guaranties. I believe a complainant can still receive some satisfaction if they can contact eBay and adequately prove policy violation.</b></p><p><b><br /></b></p><p><b>I found the listing prohibition system to be fantastic for the knowledgeable buyer who buys the product rather than the name. Some fantastic buys were realized when quality coins in less expensive holders were relegated to second class bidding, and dealers could dump their &quot;top tier&quot; junk on eBay. I believe generally that both sellers and buyers have now become educated&nbsp; in realizing that the average consumer has become more informed with the CAC and PLUS type grading additions.</b></p><p><b><br /></b></p><p><b>I believe that the general prohibitions are unnecessary, probably also does eBay, as unregulated &quot;brand names&quot; guarantee little. I believe eBay has found that if the clients are protected, business doesn&#039;t generally suffer when not policing special interest policies.</b></p><p><b><br /></b></p><p><b>From a legal standpoint, I believe that eBay has met the restriction placement Standard, as has our society towards crime, but similarly are impotent when policing. </b>:thumb:[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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