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windshell
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Joined: 15 Nov 2006
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 Posted: 01/31/07 - 04:20 Post subject: eBay shuts down virtual auctions!
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No more selling MMOG cash, items and characters through the online auction phenomenon!
eBay is clamping down on the sale/auction of items, cash, characters and accounts from virtual gaming worlds.
According to a report on Slashdot.org, the action has been taken due to the legal complexities - i.e. property rights issues - that surround such items. Speaking to the website, eBay spokesperson Hani Durzy estimated the company has been removing offending auctions for just over a month. The move is actually a reinforcement of existing eBay policy rather than a new operation.
eBay is giving auctioneers the benefit of the doubt with initial auctions and will simply de-list items and apparently try to educate sellers on the company's policy in regard to the auction of virtual world property. Persistent offenders however will find their eBay accounts removed.
Source: computerandvideogames.com
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Vengenx
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Joined: 03 Feb 2007
Posts: 54
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Posted: 02/04/07 - 19:25 Post subject:
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Yeah i have had a few auctions taken down by ebay in the past.
Although at the time i was pfff'd off, i think its 1 step in the right direction.
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freshwater1
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Joined: 03 Jan 2007
Posts: 111
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Posted: 02/07/07 - 19:45 Post subject:
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wow that sucks. "No more i am selling the time it takes to get this" speech lol
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Montella
Total Newbie
Joined: 20 Feb 2007
Posts: 12
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Posted: 02/20/07 - 20:45 Post subject:
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heh, you still see some people trying to sell their accounts on ebays.
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