Listings of catalogs from which buyers may directly order are not permitted.
Old and collectible catalogs (from which you can no longer place an order) are permissible. However, the title or description may not contain extensive lists of specific items included in the catalog. Sellers wishing to list these catalogs should review the ‘Additional Information’ section below and adhere to its policies.
Violations of this policy may result in a range of actions, including:
Limits on account privileges
Forfeit of eBay fees on cancelled listings
Loss of PowerSeller status
“Current Spring Catalog, Buy It Now (BIN) for $0.99” is a violation because it is a current catalog from which a buyer may directly order.
“Catalog from 1939” is permitted because it is an old or collectible catalog where items can no longer be ordered, and the listing does not contain an extensive list of brand names, items, categories, or prices.
Requirements for selling catalogs
Old and collectible catalog listings must abide by the following guidelines:
The seller of old and collectible catalogs may not benefit from any subsequent sales from suppliers.
No extensive lists of specific brand names, items, categories or prices may be used in the title or description of the item listing (e.g. Sony, Prada, Gucci, Handbags for $29.95). Any additional information or categories sellers wish to provide should be provided through a “further information” link allowed on all listings. Before adding a “further information” link to your item listings page, please review the eBay links policy. Old and collectible catalogs may not be combined as a bonus item with any other listing.
Why does eBay have this policy?
Listings that offer catalogs clutter the site making it harder for buyers to find relevant items and harder for sellers to sell actual items. Furthermore, these listings undermine the trust and legitimacy of eBay’s marketplace.
Must use Buy It Now and PayPal.
