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Selling collectible items (alcohol)

madebyearth — Wed, 03 Oct 2012 03:40:56 GMT

Hi,

I just received an email that eBay have removed my item due to it being a full can of alcohol.

I have sold these before, with no problems.
In fact previous times I have researched on eBay and found that as the item is collectible it was ok to list and sell.

I am selling a Sydney Swans 2005 AFL Premiership limited edition can.
It is full of beer (unopened) but is 7 years old and well past it's use by date.

Have eBay policies changed, or have the got this one wrong (ie it can be sold as a collectible item)

Thanks
Martin

Re: Selling collectible items (alcohol)

dylan11235813 — Wed, 03 Oct 2012 03:44:40 GMT

I thought it was OK.

You may need to post by signed mail or have some age test or something so a minor can not buy it.

Re: Selling collectible items (alcohol)

dylan11235813 — Wed, 03 Oct 2012 03:46:46 GMT

I may be wrong but it can be sold as a collectable (no licence required) but you still cant sell to a minor

Re: Selling collectible items (alcohol)

davewil1964 — Wed, 03 Oct 2012 03:51:25 GMT

Somebody obviously reported it.

Re: Selling collectible items (alcohol)

putney32 — Wed, 03 Oct 2012 03:52:31 GMT

ebay membership is only open to OVER 18s so that's not a prob.

i think you'll need a liquor licence in Any state to sell
there are special 'collectables only ' licences available

Re: Selling collectible items (alcohol)

madebyearth — Wed, 03 Oct 2012 04:33:28 GMT

Yeah, eBay just sent through their standard email which may or may not be applicable to me.
Don't want to do the wrong thing, but I also don't want to accept a decision if it's incorrect.

If someone has reported the ad, then surely eBay look at it and make a decision based on their policies.

If it's not too much of a pain in the butt I'll follow specific criteria, otherwise I won't bother.

Don't really mind if I move the beer cans or now, the longer I wait, the more value they have...

Martin

Re: Selling collectible items (alcohol)

2106greencat — Wed, 03 Oct 2012 04:42:32 GMT

If someone has reported the ad, then surely eBay look at it and make a decision based on their policies.

Wouldn't bet the farm on it, if they looked into every thing that is reported they would never see the light of day, no matter how many employees they had. I think they would leave any action until/if the seller involved contacted them, and that is what you should do IMO.

Re: Selling collectible items (alcohol)

madebyearth — Wed, 03 Oct 2012 05:14:26 GMT

Have done.

Will let everyone know what their reply is when I get it 🙂

Re: Selling collectible items (alcohol)

dylan11235813 — Wed, 03 Oct 2012 05:22:08 GMT

It would seem that you can not sell the alcohol as a collecable, the policy is here (there is an example for full containers):

http://pages.ebay.com.au/help/policies/alcohol.html

Also the policy states "When alcohol is posted to a buyer, you must obtain the signature of an adult (over 18 years of age)"

Re: Selling collectible items (alcohol)

madebyearth — Wed, 03 Oct 2012 05:46:16 GMT

Yep, here's my reply from eBay...

Hello Martin,

Thanks for contacting eBay in relation to the removal of your listings.

We have not updated our policies regarding alcoholic beverages or wine. Please be advised that you need to have a license in order to sell alcohol/wines on eBay.

If you do not have a liquor license and only intend to sell the bottle, you may list it provided you empty the bottle and it must clearly show in the picture.

Beer cans/bottlescan be listed on the site if they are empty and state/show such in the listing. Beer cans/bottles that are still full must comply with all aspects of the alcohol policy in order to be listed on eBay.

You may refer this link for your refernce:

http://pages.ebay.com.au/help/policies/alcohol.html

I hope this helps explain why we removed your listing. We appreciate your cooperation.

Best Regards,

Mark Ar

Re: Selling collectible items (alcohol)

madebyearth — Wed, 03 Oct 2012 05:48:39 GMT

Too hard so I'm bot going to bother.

Silly policies/ laws for a nanny state if you ask me, but this is what society has become I guess...

Re: Selling collectible items (alcohol)

patchoo78 — Wed, 03 Oct 2012 06:32:42 GMT

If the can is collectible, and the alcohol is out of date.. Can't you just empty it and sell the can? Surely it's the can that's collectible and not the alcohol

Re: Selling collectible items (alcohol)

not_an_eloi — Wed, 03 Oct 2012 08:42:39 GMT

read up on australia post's dangerous and prohibited goods policy

http://auspost.com.au/internationalpost/how/prohibited/

Re: Selling collectible items (alcohol)

clemomax — Sat, 23 Jul 2016 09:44:12 GMT

My recent ebay experience is with a $2000 bottle of Rare Scots Whisky

They actually had the gall to suggest that I decant the contents and resell the

Empty bottles ???

@dylan11235813 wrote:
I thought it was OK.

You may need to post by signed mail or have some age test or something so a minor can not buy it.

Empty bottles ???

As to the 18+ thing , how many 18+ would be able to afford a bottle of Whisky valued at Over $2000 ??

@dylan11235813 wrote:
I thought it was OK.

You may need to post by signed mail or have some age test or something so a minor can not buy it.

Re: Selling collectible items (alcohol)

lyndal1838 — Sat, 23 Jul 2016 10:07:27 GMT

This thread is 4 YEARS OLD.

Unless you have a Liquor Licence you cannot sell alcohol on ebay...or anywhere else for that matter.

Re: Selling collectible items (alcohol)

davewil1964 — Sat, 23 Jul 2016 10:30:45 GMT

If I was buying a $2000 bottle of Scotch I wouldn't be buying it through eBay. or anywhere else online. And I'd be especially concerned if the seller couldn't even spell Scotch.

There are reputable auction houses that handle such items. Mind you, they require proof of authenticity.

Re: Selling collectible items (alcohol)

roaring_restorations — Sat, 15 Jul 2017 12:26:46 GMT

Might be four years old but you still replied !.People looking for help not criticisms

Re: Selling collectible items (alcohol)

roaring_restorations — Sat, 15 Jul 2017 12:29:15 GMT

Try graysonline I'm sure they will sell for you no problems at all . Seeing as Ebay are just W*****.

Re: Selling collectible items (alcohol)

*tippy*toes* — Sat, 15 Jul 2017 13:09:55 GMT

5 years now. I would stake a bet and say the ones with issues selling plonk have probably sorted it out by now.......or drank it. Probably mixed with coke.

Your purpose for dragging up a dead thread was? You do know you can't mention other selling venues on here don't you? Violation of forum rules. Might pay for you to read up on them.

Re: Selling collectible items (alcohol)

coins_n_notes_n_gems_2021 — Sun, 21 Jan 2018 10:00:46 GMT

Absolutely agree..