The fact that ebay protects the big sellers doesnt justify other sellers doing the wrong thing. Its a totally separate issue and its always gone on, look at that machinery company with the magically disappearing neg feedback.

I do find it a bit concerning that the OP doesnt seem to acknowledge that this sanction has been caused by a deliberate violation of listing policy. The kind of problem that turns buyers away from ebay and loses all sellers customers. I dont agree with the punishment as I mentioned earlier I'd prefer to see a restriction on listing quantities, but if getting a permanent ban hasnt made it sink it, what will?