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No item listings policy

All listings on eBay must offer either a physical item or a service for sale.

To help avoid confusion for buyers, want ads, place holders, or offers to trade can't be listed on our site.

What is the policy?

A listing must offer either a physical item, which includes digitally delivered goods, or a service for sale. Want ads, place holders, or offers to trade are not allowed.

Activity on eBay is required to follow this policy, the eBay User Agreement and all applicable laws, as well as respect the rights of third parties. If it doesn’t, eBay may take action consistent with applicable laws and the eBay User Agreement, and may even be legally required to do so. Such actions may include, as an example only: Removing the listing or other content, issuing a warning, restricting activity or account suspension.

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Visit Seller Help - opens in new window or tab to find details of any policy issues with your account or listings, and get the information you need to quickly resolve them.

Why does eBay have this policy?

This policy helps keep eBay a safe and enjoyable place to buy and sell, as listings that don't offer an item or service for sale can be confusing for buyers.

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