Used cosmetics, excluding perfumes, are not permitted for sale on eBay.
Breaches of this policy may result in a range of actions, including:
Limits on account privileges
Forfeit of eBay fees on cancelled listings
Loss of PowerSeller status
Stacy opened and used lipstick and listed it on eBay. She has breached eBay policy.
Heidi opened an eyeliner but did not use it. She listed the opened but unused eyeliner on eBay. Since she did not use the item, she is allowed to sell it on eBay but must disclose the item has been opened.
Karin received a bottle of perfume for her birthday. She has tried it for some days, but unfortunately, she does not like the fragrance. Since the item is a bottle of perfume, she is allowed to sell it on eBay.
For more information about the legal requirements relating to the sale and manufacture of cosmetics in the EU, please have a look at the Cosmetics Directive.
Why does eBay have this policy?
eBay urges its sellers and buyers to act responsibly when trading on its sites. The sale and manufacture of cosmetics is strictly regulated and since the sale of used cosmetics may cause harm to eBay or its members, sellers may not list them on eBay.
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