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 | Selling of Stamps eBay does not permit the sale of stamps that are fraudulent or improperly described. Sellers who knowingly fail to disclose information about the authenticity of a stamp, alterations to the stamp, or other information that might have a material impact on the stamp's value may be reported to the Australian Philatelic Society. If the stamp is a forgery, fake, reproduction or facsimile:
If unsure of the origin or authenticity of the stamp, please state this clearly in the listing. RE-GUMMED STAMPS All Australian Postage Stamps are produced with an adhesive backing that allows them to be attached to a letter and parcel article once only. The design of this adhesive is such that if the stamp is subsequently removed from the article after use (normally by soaking in water - or "washing") no adhesive will stay on the stamp. Australia Post is aware that - from time to time - used and "washed" Australia Post postage stamps are offered for sale to the public, with the obvious intention that they will be re-used to obtain further postal services rather than to be added to a Stamp Collection. These stamps - which are taken from delivered postal articles, and which have been 'washed', or treated, possibly including removing evidence of the cancellation of postage - are not to be offered for sale as uncancelled stamps, capable of being used to procure postal services. Section 471.5 of the Criminal Code Act (1995) (Commonwealth) states that "A person is guilty of an offence if the person dishonestly uses for postal services a postage stamp that has been previously used for postal services"". A person found guilty of such an offence can face a maximum penalty of imprisonment for 12 months. Violations of this policy may result in a range of actions, including:
Additional Information Helpful guidelines for stamps sellers:
Laws on counterfeit stamps Australian laws strictly prohibit the sale of counterfeit stamps, as well as equipment designed to make these illegal products. Therefore, these counterfeit items may not be listed on eBay. Sellers should be compliant with all federal, state, and local laws while listing stamps on eBay. Why does eBay have this policy? eBay strives to maintain a marketplace that is safe for both buyers and sellers of stamps, and has worked with the Australian Philatelic Society, to develop these guidelines and policies designed to protect and promote a safe trading experience for eBay members. | |
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