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dogbytesman (332

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Anyone else feel discriminated against regarding guns?

Oct 23, 2006 03:46 PM

I know, the topic is probably pretty universally felt, but eBay cancelled one of my auctions for Winchester 94 loop levers (the John Wayne-style) because I had an image of the lever on my rifle. The reason given for canclelling the auction was "Your listing was ended as it included an image of a firearm with the loop lever listed. eBay does not allow images of complete firearms in listings as they suggest the firearms are in the sellers' possession, and potentially available for sale. This may not have been your intentions, but we have decided to end all listing that contain images of guns. I am sorry if this may cause any inconvenience but I hope that this will help you with your future listings regarding gun accessories."

Then it went on to say that I am not being discriminated against, which is of course completely laughable. This is a whiny knee-jerk policy -- maybe they REALLY did cancelled my listing because you could print out a picture of my rifle, roll the piece of paper into a tube, and poke your eye out with it....? God knows. If I did not sell so well on this site, I would have run away screaming long ago.

*sigh*

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Anyone else feel discriminated against regarding guns?

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dogbytesman (332

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Anyone else feel discriminated against regarding guns?

Oct 23, 2006 03:46 PM

I know, the topic is probably pretty universally felt, but eBay cancelled one of my auctions for Winchester 94 loop levers (the John Wayne-style) because I had an image of the lever on my rifle. The reason given for canclelling the auction was "Your listing was ended as it included an image of a firearm with the loop lever listed. eBay does not allow images of complete firearms in listings as they suggest the firearms are in the sellers' possession, and potentially available for sale. This may not have been your intentions, but we have decided to end all listing that contain images of guns. I am sorry if this may cause any inconvenience but I hope that this will help you with your future listings regarding gun accessories."

Then it went on to say that I am not being discriminated against, which is of course completely laughable. This is a whiny knee-jerk policy -- maybe they REALLY did cancelled my listing because you could print out a picture of my rifle, roll the piece of paper into a tube, and poke your eye out with it....? God knows. If I did not sell so well on this site, I would have run away screaming long ago.

*sigh*

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Jun 13, 2012 01:51 PM

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spanielsells (287

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Anyone else feel discriminated against regarding guns?

Oct 24, 2006 07:13 AM

Yep, I know and I can sympathize with you. I think if you spend some time poking around at 2nd Amendment Freedom Sellers, you'll find enough accounts of members' accounts being suspended.

OP, since you're a member there, you can already look around. For those of you who aren't, feel free to join and poke around.

http://groups.ebay.com/forum.jspa?forumID=1500000896
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Gun control defined: The theory that people who are willing to ignore laws against rape, torture, kidnapping, theft and murder will obey a law prohibiting them from owning a firearm.

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Anyone else feel discriminated against regarding guns?

Oct 28, 2006 05:29 AM

I had an auction canceled because I was selling a cleaning kit for a rifle that was banned in California. No picture of the rifle, I don't own one, I just mentioned what the cleaning kit was for. Those attorneys that they are paying $250.00 an hour (or more) got to do something to make Ebay think they are worth their keep. You can sell porn on Ebay but not a collector Daisy bb gun. When I get something like this now I go to gunbroker.com they are very active and a good site with reasonable fees.

spanielsells (287

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Anyone else feel discriminated against regarding guns?

Oct 28, 2006 11:27 AM

Gunbroker is a great site. There's also AuctionArms if people are interested.
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Gun control defined: The theory that people who are willing to ignore laws against rape, torture, kidnapping, theft and murder will obey a law prohibiting them from owning a firearm.

________________________________ Gun control defined: The theory that people who are willing to ignore laws against rape, torture, kidnapping, theft and murder will obey a law prohibiting them from owning a firearm. Join 2nd Amendment Freedom Sellers at http://groups.ebay.com/forum.jspa?forumID=1500000896

9801crystal (50

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Anyone else feel discriminated against regarding guns?

Dec 5, 2006 07:17 PM

I believe in guns I get sick of people acting like guns are a nuisence. I do not hunt I grew up with a dad that was a cop and a gun dealer. I like to go to target competitions skit shoots.

But one thing of selling guns on ebay. Is I honestly didn't know it was allowed. Until I read this thread here. One question when people sell firearms on ebay. Does that seller have to have a signed letter stating it will not be in their name anymore?

45calsharps (244

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Dec 5, 2006 08:28 PM

There are a little over 580 milloun fire arm in the world, that one gun for evry 12 people on the planet. Now the real problem is how do we get the other 11 people armed. Gun control:
free thinking is the only real freedom we have

45calsharps (244

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Dec 5, 2006 08:31 PM

It kill's me when some says that they "don't beleive in guns" thats like not beleiveing in tax's or lighting. Go ahead don't beleive and see if they go away

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9801crystal (50

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Dec 6, 2006 06:40 AM

Here is a quote

But being as this is a .44magnum the most powerful handgun in the world.And would blow your head clean off, youve got to ask yourself one question.Do I feel lucky? Well do ya punk.

Hey if any of you remember that quote then that is when we didn't have problems with gun haters.

45calsharps (244

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Dec 6, 2006 08:35 AM

Eastwood 1972 or 4

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free thinking is the only real freedom we have

45calsharps (244

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Anyone else feel discriminated against regarding guns?

Dec 6, 2006 08:42 AM

"I think it's time for you to check a rifle from the armory---No thank you sir, I'll just stick with this .45, if the time comes that I need a rifle I'll just pick one up--- as they'll be scattered all over the ground"

"did you bring the gold gringo? No, we brot lead insted"

Dale

free thinking is the only real freedom we have

9801crystal (50

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Dec 6, 2006 08:54 AM

Yeah Clint Eastwood yeah he made owning a gun feel like a true american.

9801crystal (50

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Dec 6, 2006 08:55 AM

None of you guys answered my question earlier though.

45calsharps (244

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Anyone else feel discriminated against regarding guns?

Dec 6, 2006 09:31 AM

9801crystal,

You can NOT sell a hole working gun on e-bay! only parts of a gun not one that is all to gether.

As far as sighning over anything....I have no clue

Dale

free thinking is the only real freedom we have

9801crystal (50

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Anyone else feel discriminated against regarding guns?

Dec 6, 2006 10:51 AM

Ok thank you was curious. Do any of you ever sell out of tx gun dealer magazines?

45calsharps (244

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Dec 6, 2006 12:21 PM

I have never sold a gun that I didn't see the buyer....

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9801crystal (50

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Anyone else feel discriminated against regarding guns?

Dec 6, 2006 12:33 PM

The only reason we have gun haters now. Is because of irrespnsible gun owners and punk gangster kids.

storagereseller201.. (43

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Re: Anyone else feel discriminated against regarding guns?

Jun 13, 2012 01:51 PM

They absolutely discriminate. Here is an example... I listed the trigger assembly for an SKS. I only listed it because there were 2 other identical parts currently being auctioned. Wait, it gets better... to make sure it was not a wording issue, I cut and pasted the exact description from one the other ads.

Well, mine gets pulled down... the others still remain. The ONLY difference in the listings was that the other two sellers have feedback over 3000 and I am a newbie.

Ebay tried to state that because they are a California Company, they go by California law and deem the SKS an assault weapon. (Everyone knows the SKS is not fully auto so it is not an assault weapon).

Well, the other two sellers of the identical trigger assembly for the SKS are located in, ..... CALIFORNIA too.

I am contemplating a lawsuit... discriminitory practices... restraing of trade... breach of contract. I documented and reported the other two items, so if we do go to court... well, Ebay is cooked.

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