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#4,173
xincinsin said:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/The-Vessel-of-the-Ritual-of-Damnation-A-Sorcerors-Lens-NonProfit-Organization/322253176130?_trkparms=aid=333200&algo=COMP.MBE&ao=1&asc=55583&meid=405b78a7dc344b16b3f4f93a3df78b03&pid=100008&rk=1&rkt=8&sd=192689770991&itm=322253176130&_trksid=p2047675.c100008.m2219
The description is quite fascinating. I'm assuming this is clickbait to attract buyers to check out the rest of the inventory,
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BeenBurned said:
It's also a violation of the charity listings rule.
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I don't see the violation? Is it because they are soliciting donations in the description?
 
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BeenBurned said:
They have to follow ebay's charity policy. It's not enough to say money is given to charity or to use "charity" in the seller ID.
https://www.ebay.com/help/policies/prohibited-restricted-items/charity-fundraising-policy?id=4286&st=3&pos=1&query=Charity and fundraising policy
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I imagine this charity is not on ebay's approved list. I've seen thrift stores that sell on ebay and say the money goes to their charity, but doesn't have the official ebay charity designation on the listing.
 
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BeenBurned said:
It's also a violation of the charity listings rule.
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whateve said:
I don't see the violation? Is it because they are soliciting donations in the description?
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BeenBurned said:
They have to follow ebay's charity policy. It's not enough to say money is given to charity or to use "charity" in the seller ID.
https://www.ebay.com/help/policies/prohibited-restricted-items/charity-fundraising-policy?id=4286&st=3&pos=1&query=Charity and fundraising policy
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whateve said:
I imagine this charity is not on ebay's approved list. I've seen thrift stores that sell on ebay and say the money goes to their charity, but doesn't have the official ebay charity designation on the listing.
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That's why ebay has the policy. A charity doesn't have to be on ebay's "Giving works" list but they have to be legit and have the designation. (I'm not sure a non-givingworks charity gets approved by ebay but I expect some kind of tax or non-profit information has to be submitted.)

It's the way for ebay to prevent true or manufactured sob stories and make sure the charity gets the money.
 
#4,184
Hatfield1313 said:
Ok this is a little off topic because it’s an eBay purchase and no longer an active listing but I HAD to share because I’m just so weirded out and kinda can’t stop laughing.

Received a bag I ordered today with a little extra surprise...

Thanks for the unused panty liner, I guess? [emoji23]

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A few years ago I received a Kate Spade with unused tampons and panty liners in the centre zip compartment...:lol:
 
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#4,185
Hatfield1313 said:
Ok this is a little off topic because it’s an eBay purchase and no longer an active listing but I HAD to share because I’m just so weirded out and kinda can’t stop laughing.

Received a bag I ordered today with a little extra surprise...

Thanks for the unused panty liner, I guess? [emoji23]

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muchstuff said:
A few years ago I received a Kate Spade with unused tampons and panty liners in the centre zip compartment...:lol:
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:lol: :lol:
 
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