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trueoceans · ‎11-04-2017

I've been receiving messages of being unable to purchase certain items due to "seller restrictions". I am in Canada and can clearly see the seller ships to Canada. I have a clean account and no issues on my end. I've been informed that if a seller uses Global Shipping Program, MANY MANY items are restricted from sale including USED CLOTHING. Basically, a huge portion of Ebay items cannot be bought now by Canadian buyers. **bleep**! What could the benefits of using the GSP possibly be? I purchased an item (nail polish) before knowing this and the purchase went through find and then it was seized by GSP. Not returned to the seller, just gone. I was refunded by this seems like a serious flaw in this platform! I don't know what my options are as a buyer now aside from trying to find items from sellers who are not using GSP. Anyone else running into this?

http://pages.ebay.com/help/policies/items-ov.html#prohibited

pinetreecottage · ‎11-04-2017

It's very simple, buy from Canadian sellers. No customs, no GSP. Few, if any restrictions. Probably faster shipping. If there is a problem, pick up the phone. Couldn't be easier.

reallynicestamps · ‎11-04-2017

What could the benefits of using the GSP possibly be

The Global Shipping Program is a Seller Protection program.

There are no noticeable benefits for Canadian buyers.

Some US sellers do not know they are enrolled. You can use Contact Seller to ask if they are aware of this.

trueoceans · ‎11-04-2017

Thanks, of course there are not nearly as many Canadian sellers as there are American. I always check for items I'm looking for via Canadian sellers first.

lady.stark · ‎11-05-2017

This is strange, because I have bought many, many used clothing from sellers using GSP. What kind of clothes were you buying? Real fur maybe? Or maybe they were counterfeit brands... (the seller and yourself were probably in the dark about this, but it might be the reason why it cannot be purchased)

As for nail polish, I think you cannot ship anything with liquids in them through Canada Post. That might explain why your purchase was confiscated.

lady.stark · ‎11-05-2017

Here are the accepted used clothing by eBay and those restricted or banned:

http://pages.ebay.com/help/policies/used-clothing.html

What are the guidelines?

Allowed

Allowed

Diaper covers

Restricted

Restricted

Most used clothing (shirts, pants, dresses, etc.), as long as it has been cleaned, the seller states that the item is used, and there is no inappropriate content in the listing
Used cloth diapers can be sold, as long as the listing states clearly that the item has been properly cleaned.
The following items, as long as there's no inappropriate content in the listing or any indication that the item was worn as underwear:
- Bathing suits
- Bras
- Pantyhose
- Spandex
- Wrestling singlets
Vintage undergarments, as long as they are not modeled or recently worn

Not allowed

Not allowed

Athletic supporters
Briefs
Boxer shorts
Children's sized underwear
G-strings
Jock straps
Thongs
Panties
Socks
Any used clothing item with content we find to be inappropriate. We consider the overall content of the listing, including the description and images, when making this assessment.
Used articles of clothing marketed or described as well-worn fetish items are strictly prohibited

trueoceans · ‎11-05-2017

The item I'm trying to purchase is a pair of Lululemon pants. Upon more discussion with the seller, this item is actually new and listed as new, not used. So now I have no idea why I cannot buy it!

trueoceans · ‎11-05-2017

I'm trying to buy Lululemon pants. No fur....... Upom more discussion with the seller, she pointed out that the item is in fact listed as New and shouldn't be subject to restriction but is.