Why did Ebay closed my auction?

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omicron

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I got this email from ebay:

**PLEASE READ THIS IMPORTANT EMAIL REGARDING YOUR LISTING(S)**

We would like to let you know that we removed your listing(s):


8119801012 Action Replay for GameCube Cheat Device like Gameshark



for violating our Mod Chips, Game Enhancers, and Boot Discs Policy.
Please read our Mod Chips, Game Enhancers, and Boot Discs Policy
here:

http://pages.ebay.com/help/policies/mod-chips.html


We have credited any associated fees to your account. We have also
notified the bidders that the listing(s) was removed, and that they
are not obligated to complete the transaction.

If you relist this item, or any other item that violates eBay policy,
your account could be suspended.

If you believe your listing was removed in error, please let us know
by replying to this email with supporting information.

Thank you for your cooperation.

Respectfully,

Customer Support (Trust and Safety Department)
eBay Inc

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Am I violating the policy? I see people selling cheat devices and they don't close down their auctions?
 
Because you said like. By using gameshark, people when searching for gameshark will find your auction, and will be frustrated with that.
 
[quote name='omicron']I think everyone does that, but I think I violated "mod-chips" Ebay policy....[/quote]

I do it too, but using like is against their rules. 1 out of 10 of my auctions gets closed, but hey, you get your listing fee back.
 
email them and tell them u don't understand why and they will specifically tell you why in "real english" not complicated policy english
 
Okay, if that's the case, I'll take out the "like" and try to put the auction back on again. Can I use the word "similar to"?? Thanks for your help.
 
Truthfully I don;t think they took it down because of like. It says he violated The mod chip policy. I would email them and ask exactally why the took it down.

Jeff
 
It's kind of strange. Everyone is selling Action Replay, CodeBreaker and Game Shark and I don't think anything happen to them???

I don't think the device is illegal since they do sell them in Best Buy and other stores. Maybe it's just illegal in Ebay????
 
[quote name='Game Hunter']Truthfully I don;t think they took it down because of like. It says he violated The mod chip policy. I would email them and ask exactally why the took it down.

Jeff[/quote]
yes ask them they will tell you in easy english. I found out one of my auctions was in violation of 4 ebay policies!!
 
So Mod Chips, Game Enhancers, and Boot Discs are a big no-no, but selling bootleg copies of *.* is a-ok!

"$9.99 copy of Aria of Sorrow from HK - pass"
"$20.00 copy of SNK vs Capcom for the Neo - check"
"$5 DVD 6-disk Cowboy Bebop Box set - mkay"
"Gameshark? Mod-chip? CANCEL NOW!"

Feh.
 
[quote name='omicron']It's kind of strange. Everyone is selling Action Replay, CodeBreaker and Game Shark and I don't think anything happen to them???

I don't think the device is illegal since they do sell them in Best Buy and other stores. Maybe it's just illegal in Ebay????[/quote]

As far as I know, there are no laws specific to eBay... but of course this company is free to set its own policy.

It's legal to buy and sell these devices, but they can be used for illegal purposes (even ones which should be legal - do a little reading on the Digital Millennium copyright act).
 
[quote name='HYDE']So Mod Chips, Game Enhancers, and Boot Discs are a big no-no, but selling bootleg copies of *.* is a-ok!

"$9.99 copy of Aria of Sorrow from HK - pass"
"$20.00 copy of SNK vs Capcom for the Neo - check"
"$5 DVD 6-disk Cowboy Bebop Box set - mkay"
"Gameshark? Mod-chip? CANCEL NOW!"

Feh.[/quote]

Do you really think eBay has millions of employees researching every single item?
 
I'd also avoid the word 'cheat.' 'Enhancer' is a better euphemism less likely to be caught by their filters to be examined by a human auditor.
 
This is strange, but I've sold a ton of gamesharks and action replays on Ebay last year. Not one of the auctions got me that message until I sold one for the Gamecube. All the others were for the PS2. Maybe it's got something to do with Nintendo.
 
[quote name='eldad9'][quote name='HYDE']So Mod Chips, Game Enhancers, and Boot Discs are a big no-no, but selling bootleg copies of *.* is a-ok!

"$9.99 copy of Aria of Sorrow from HK - pass"
"$20.00 copy of SNK vs Capcom for the Neo - check"
"$5 DVD 6-disk Cowboy Bebop Box set - mkay"
"Gameshark? Mod-chip? CANCEL NOW!"

Feh.[/quote]

Do you really think eBay has millions of employees researching every single item?[/quote]

Nope, and I don't expect them too check every auction either. But when it's brought to their attention, and the sellers are actually relatively few in number, it doesn't take much to shut down the accounts of bootleggers, at least for a while. If I can run accross them easily, and repeatedly while searching for a few items, they surely can too.

A while back, I had people printing posters out of images from a site I run and selling them on eBay. I gave eBay every bit of information they needed and clearly proved they were my property. They told me to shove it, more or less. If they can take the time to look into my case, they can clearly look into other, more obvious cases too.
 
Thanks for all of your advice. I wrote to Ebay but don't know if they write back. If they don't reply by the end of the week, I'll try to put up an auction up without the word "cheat" or "like".

If I hear from them, I'll post it in here.
 
I'm not sure if they will reply, but I think this is your answer - Link

If that link doesn't work:
http://pages.ebay.com/help/policies/mod-chips.html

I think you fall under "Game Enhancers", which to ebay is the same as supporting illegal boot discs. Go figure eBay putting 1 and 1 together and getting "assisting illegal bootlegging" >< I agree they are getting pressured by Nintendo.
 
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