Selling an item banned on eBay UK

[derekpara]

I have an item which is banned by eBay Uk but not, I think, by eBay in USA.

It is a 'speed loader' for a WW1 revolver, and very rare.

Is there any reason why I can't put it on eBay USA ?

Thanks.

D

[dzug2]

Would you have a legal way of delivering it the the USA? Or anywhere else come to that?

If so I can't see why you shouldn't put on the USA site

[boxtops]

You'd need to ask eBay - but I feel sure there is a good reason they'd come up with why a seller in the UK can't export something like this to the US, without all the necessary licences and permits.

[derekpara]

This item does not require any form of licence over here or in the States - and I could put it in a specialist firearms auction in London but I think it would get wider exposure in the USA.

[boxtops]

All I can suggest is - ask eBay. Certain items listed in eBay UK also get shown in the US - but I tried to list something as innocent as party poppers and they were detailed as banned items.

[HowardKennitby]

If you put it in a specialist auction with a top-quality auction house here it is likely that the catalogue will be on-line and seen everywhere. Obviously you would probably have to pay commission on the sale.

[mrs_overall]

I am following you Howard...until you tell me who you really are

[boxtops]

why the doubt, mrs O?

[HowardKennitby]

Mrs O

I don't understand the question. Why do you want to know who I am?

[mrs_overall]

Long story boxtops

[mrs_overall]

Sorry to hijack the thread derek

I'm curious cos I dont know you from Adam and the other week you were asking questions about me

[derekpara]

Me my guest, Mrs O.

D

[HowardKennitby]

Mrs O

I seem to remember that I made a remark that you had not been posting for some time. I sometimes take a wander through CB although I rarely post anything there and I must have noted that you were very quiet. No hidden agenda, honest.

[mrs_overall]

Ok Howard, I'll let you off.

Note to self: keep taking the anti-paranoia pills

[EDDIE51]

Yes , you can list on ebay USA , at the bottom of the ebay home page there is a list of ebay sites around the world. Just click on USA and away you go.
Actually a device for loading a gun is not banned so you can list it on ebay UK just do not mention the word 'gun' or' revolver' .
Things like telescopic gun sights are regularly on ebay UK.
If you sell on ebay uk make certain you give options for international postage and when you go to the 2nd page of the listing there is a box to tick for 'International Visibility' make sure you tick that as well.
I would just describe it as a 'speed loader' anyone who is intrested will know what that is. There may very well be a market for such items in the Far East as well as the USA so doing a 'World Wide' listing will get that market as well.
Make certain that you have a very good photo and do some internet research on the item and post links . That is what I do with my vintage photographic equipment and even though I say so myself I am pretty good at it.

[AlBags]

I agree .. Good post Eddie.
Get it listed : )

[EDDIE51]

Is this what you mean ?

If so paste the link on ebay when you list.

[EDDIE51]

Not banned at all, there are several on eBay uk at the moment here is just one listing.
http://www.ebay.co.uk...E&hash=item519c7d912e

[derekpara]

Thanks, Eddie. Great posts.

Yes, that's the one. I have the leather pouch etc, as well, all in A1 condition.

I'll give it a go.

Thanks again.

Derek

[theringdepot]

Any and all Gun related items should not be listed in ebay period. There are several sites online that handle rare and unusual gun related items most of the time if you list a gun related item the item gets bought by a dealer anyway. The dealers then go and list the item their sites for the actual value of the item. If you consign the item to a dealer site you will be assured that it is sold legally and with the highest sales result. Smaller pages that sell on auction have the ability to stop and re run the same auction until a satisfactory result has been achieved. As specialy a WWI revolver speed loader just one thought speedloaders came on the market in the mid to late 1950's are you sure that this is a authentic loader or a reproduction of later years. ??
theringdepot