....Seller Rules
Learn what you can sell, what you can list, and other rules for selling.
Buyer Rules
Buyers also have their obligations. Please bid responsibly, pay for purchases and follow our buyer rules.
Rules that apply to all members
All eBay members are subject to the following policies.
Ten Important Policies
"Invalid Cancellation Bid" Policy
Did you make a mistake? Learn when you can cancel a bid.
Abandoned bid handling policy
Buyers must pay for the items they buy.
"Credit Evaluation" Rules
We have created these rules to encourage every member to leave an open and honest credit rating after a transaction.
Introduction to Prohibited and Controlled Items
Before listing an item, make sure it's available for sale on eBay; check out the Prohibited and Controlled Items profile, or follow the links below for items and questions that members frequently ask.
• Alcoholic products
• Animal and wildlife products
• Drugs and related items
• Firearms, weapons and knives
• Hazardous, regulated and perishable items
• objectionable items
• Replicas, counterfeit items and unauthorized items
• Tobacco