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Item Location Misrepresentation Policy

Sellers must accurately represent the location from which their item will be shipped in the item location field. False, inaccurate or misleading information about the shipping location of an item is not allowed on eBay.

Violations of this policy may result in a range of actions, including:

  • Listing cancellation

  • Limits on account privileges

  • Limits on account privileges

  • Forfeit of eBay fees on cancelled listings

  • Loss of PowerSeller status

Some Examples

Examples of accurate item location include:

Hong Kong, Hong Kong
Beijing, China
Sydney, Australia

Examples of inaccurate item location include:

Hong Kong, United Kingdom
HK, United Kingdom
Worldwide, United Kingdom
Direct from Manufacturer to, United Kingdom

Why does eBay have this policy?

Inaccurate location representation leads to higher postage costs and longer postage times than expected for buyers. Listings that breach eBay policy undermine the trust and legitimacy of the marketplace and are harmful to both sellers and buyers within the Community.


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