From collectables to cars, buy and sell all kinds of items on eBay
home | pay | site services | site map
Shop for itemsSell your itemTrack your eBay activitiesLearn, connect, and stay informed-for business and for funGet help, find answers and contact Customer SupportAdvanced Search
***Updated: Listing Policy Clarification: PlayStation 3 and Nintendo Wii Pre-Sales***

17 November, 2006 | 09:40


Earlier we notified the Community about pre-sale restrictions for the PlayStation 3 and Nintendo Wii products. In order to continue to ensure protection for our Community this holiday season after these items are made available by the manufacturers, the following requirements have been put in place for the sale of Playstation 3 and Nintendo Wii products:

  1. The item must be in your possession at the time of listing.
  2. The listing must include a unique photograph of the item in your possession.
  3. Your User ID must be clearly displayed within the photograph (watermarks will not be accepted).
  4. The listing must include a clear, readable copy of the sales receipt(s) or other proof of purchase. For your protection please black out any personal information.
  5. If multiple quantities are being listed, all consoles must be included in one unique photograph. The same photograph must be used in each listing.

Sellers will also be notified of these requirements during the listing process when using the Sell Your Item form, and buyers will be reminded of them when placing a bid.


***Original: Listing Policy Clarification: PlayStation 3 and Nintendo Wii Pre-Sales***

07 November, 2006 | 10:49


Sony PlayStation 3 and Nintendo Wii Pre-Sales. These highly-anticipated video game consoles will be in extremely short supply during their initial launch. During the launch of the similarly-released Microsoft Xbox 360, we saw a high number of well-intentioned sellers unable to meet their pre-sale obligations to buyers due to restricted supply, as well as an increase in fraudulent listings for these items. To prevent similar problems with these latest releases, the following restrictions have been placed on pre-sales for the PS3 and the Wii:

  • Only one of each console can be listed per eBay account prior to the launch of the console (PS3 is expected to be available on 11/17/06, Wii on 11/19/06).
  • The seller must only accept payment through PayPal, and have at least 50 feedback with a 98% or greater positive rating so that they qualify for PayPal Buyer Protection.
  • The pre-sale item must be listed in the 3, 5, 7 or 10-day formats, and cannot use Buy It Now.
  • The listing must include a photo of your pre-order receipt in the description.

Back

Feedback Forum | Discussion Boards | Community Values

About eBay | Announcements | Security Centre | Policies | Site Map | Help