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.
Some Examples
- A silver necklace should be listed in the jewellery category, not in consumer electronics
- A cookbook should be listed in the books category, not in sports memorabilia
Additional Information
Guidelines for listing items are outlined in the eBay User Agreement.
Why does eBay have this policy?
Categorising items in an inappropriate category results in a poor shopping and finding experience for buyers since incorrect categorisation returns listings in which the buyer may have no interest. Incorrect categorisation also results in an unfair playing field for sellers who categorise their items appropriately and may receive fewer potential buyers.