Items You Can’t Sell On Ebay

You can sell almost anything under the sun on eBay, but there are some items you cannot sell. Even being the biggest online shopping mall, it has its own limitations. You'll find an endless list of categories available for products you can sell on eBay such as art, antiques, baby, boats, business, camera, clothing, accessories, cell phones, computers, DVD’s, gift certificates, music, real estate, etc., but there are 12 specific items, which you just cannot sell at eBay.

The ‘Can’t Sell’ List
It is important for you to follow the guidelines as selling items from the ‘Can’t Sell’ list might lead you straight to a federal prison. Now that is as serious as it can get. Let us look at the ‘can’t sell’ items:

1. Bootlegs
   Bootlegs are generally the rare music CD’s, rare movie footages etc. But bootlegs are also movies shot through a home video camera by a person who for all you know is your next-door neighbor. There is a large-scale production going on in Asia and US jurisdiction does not apply there. So ‘No’ bootlegs are allowed on EBay.
2. Copies
   Copies of computer software are abundant and you can find them in Asian markets. It is not just the software but the black markets also sell copies of some of the best PC games too. These copied items are not allowed on eBay. Whatever you sell on Ebay has to be original.
3. The Replica Market
   This is quite similar to copy and yet different. Many people would replicate a Gucci handbag or a RayBan’s sunglass. Although they are openly sold in stores all across the US, but they are definitely forbidden for sale at eBay.
4. Stealing Copyright
   Many people even go to the length of stealing copyright material from other sellers. This kind of material is a no-no at eBay.
5. Alcohol
   Sale of alcohol and alcoholic beverages are banned at eBay.
6. Smoking is injurious for health
   EBay does not allow sales of cigarette or any kind of tobacco products.
7. Firearms
   Weapons of destruction as we call it are regulated by US law and cannot be sold on eBay.
8. De-scramblers
   Satellite de-scramblers and cable TV de-scramblers cannot be sold at eBay.
9. Animal Products
   There are organizations fighting to save wild animals and birds from near extinction. It is not allowed to sell any product made from animals or their skin on eBay.
10. Tickets
    There are state laws on tickets such as a Florida law that states tickets cannot be sold for more than the face value plus $1. Since there are state-to-state restrictions, hence they cannot be sold at eBay.
11. Catalogues
    Selling one item is one thing but selling an entire catalogue is a different ball game. The only catalogues that can be sold at eBay are those dealing with collectible items.
12. Prizes
    Last but not the least, putting up prizes at eBay are prohibited.

So What Can You Sell on Ebay

According to a research conducted by Forrester research, products purchased by women account for the largest growth. Some popular products that have recently logged more than 10% of overall sales are computer hardware & software, travel related stuff, books are a favorite always, consumer electronics, cosmetics, toys, fragrances, video games, gifts etc.

Then there is the eBay pulse where you will get to see the top 10 searched categories, list of stores, most watched auctions etc. You can even have your own online garage sale on eBay. The avenues and opportunities are as big as the market is. There are no limits to what you can really sell and how much you can really earn on eBay.

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