MC___ suspension / restriction CODES / NOTICES- what do the EBAY CODES/NOTICES MEAN?

[mantisinc]

Cod4pro, nice work. May want to take the item number off the images though.

[GreenBean]

Yep, this is very interesting. That image is OK though. Modee may well resize
it for you. Thanks for your input.

[COD4PRO]

Originally Posted by 2006bmr

suspension for 12 months?? is that something new??

Not as such no. I have received several of these and some from more than 12 months ago, the accounts still remain suspended and inaccessible. However, on one account i do owe them over £2000 so i can imagine they wont be just unsuspending it!

In relation to the size of the images, i am happy for them to be resized but i simply do not know how to do it myself.

I will be uploading more notices shortly. Thanks.

[COD4PRO]

FPA NOTICE: eBay Registration Suspension - Breach of User Agreement- NAME@hotmail.co.uk

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Reason: Received in AUG 2007 - Cannot remember, possibly selling one pence ebooks upon account opening.

[COD4PRO]

MC036 eBay Listing Removed ( 180564524)

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Reason: Received as a BUYER after item bidding on was removed.

[COD4PRO]

MC018 eBay Listing Removed: Compilation and Informational Media ( 176305015)

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Reason: Received after listing digital item in incorrect category. Listing removed.

[COD4PRO]

FPA NOTICE: eBay Registration - User Agreement ? Additional Verification Required

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Reason: Listing several high value items shortly after opening account. Phone verification required.

[divine422]

I think its also important to indicate how old your accounts are as well.

[COD4PRO]

Originally Posted by divine422

I think its also important to indicate how old your accounts are as well.

Of course. The above are between 7 days - 6months.

[imjustme]

The same ^#*(@&*($ thing happened about a week ago. I used an account that was about 6 weeks old.

1. Logged in, linked to PayPal.
2. Linked Auctiva.
3. 1-3 hours later started listing 4 items.
4. 12 hours later I get a "MC067 NOTICE: eBay Listing(s) Canceled - Seller Suspended"
5. Followed a minute after by a "MC049 NOTICE: eBay Registration Suspension - User Agreement - Abusing eBay" that said:

We're sorry to tell you that your eBay account was suspended because recent account activity has raised serious security concerns. We've taken this precaution to protect our members while we make sure that the activity doesn't cause harm -- however unintentionally -- to the eBay Community.

I can't figure out WHY this is happening. I use 1-2 month accounts all the time, link them to Auctiva a few hours before I start selling. Out of 8 I started selling on with the EXACT same product, even the EXACT same description (down to every dot), 2 of them got whacked a day after the listings started for "Abusing eBay". I am starting to think their bots are going nuts.

[411guru]

lol damn. I'm sorry for you. It sux I know. You've must of slipped up somewhere.

[MasterChief]

eBay and VeRO is getting more and more random all the time.

[imjustme]

It's not even VERO that I'm listing. They're old household items that I'm trying to get rid of. I can't think of anywhere that I slipped. The only thing I'm starting to think about is that starting to list with Auctiva for your first listing gets you killed.

[ebayaintstupid]

I couldn't pinpoint why and so I just stopped using it. That was about a year ago. After I stopped using it, I had a year of peace before my latest reign of terror from EBAY and Paypal.

[ebayhateluv]

Heres another Code:
MC010 SP NOTICE: eBay Ask Seller a Question or Contact eBay Member Alert

[411guru]

Whats that code for?

[reds4588]

I received a EBI Notice MC027 today for non-payment of ebay fees and although I have received account on hold emails before for not paying my fees I have never received one where there was MC027 in the title. Has ebay recently added these MC codes in their titles? I just wanted to make sure there is not something else up with my account where I might pay the fees and they suspend me for something else. For example, I received two emails earlier last year where my fees were late and all they said was "EBI NOTICE Account on hold for non-payment of fees". There was no MC codes in the title. Once again, is there a new system now where the MC code is in all emails? Thanks

[ebayhateluv]

HI: There are a bunch of them, here:
http://www.aspkin.com/forums/ebay-su...ices-mean.html

[irish]

I just got this notice with a suspension for 7 days. I am still up on Paypal though they invited buyers to file disputes. Am a single mother of 3, full time student, and working 1 1/2 jobs, and despirately need the ebay income. I buy and photograph all my items, designer jeans, I get on sale from local dept stores, and resell on ebay. Anyone know what I can do? I thought if I purchased the items myself, photographed them myself I could sell them using the right name as outlined in the First Sale Doctrine. Is this wrong?

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MC019 eBay Listing Removed: Trademark Violation - Unauthorized Item ( 198813314)




Dear seller

You recently listed the following auction-style listing:

190213206385 - TRUE RELIGION, Corduroy Jeans, Brown Sz 29


The listing was removed because it violated eBay policy. We notified members who placed bids on the item that the listing has been canceled.

The rights owner, True Religion Brand Jeans, notified eBay that this listing violates intellectual property rights. When eBay receives a report of this type of violation, we remove the listing to comply with the law.



Trademark infringement is unlawful and violates eBay's policies. A trademark is a unique sign (such as a name, word, phrase, logo, or symbol) that a company uses to identify its products and/or services.

Using another company's trademark in a way that may confuse buyers about the source of goods or services, or confuses buyers into believing that the seller is affiliated with, sponsored by or endorsed by the trademark owner is both illegal and against eBay's policies. Examples include counterfeits, unauthorized replica items and items that bear the brand or logo of a company without that company's permission.

Guideline: If the product you are listing bears the brand or logo of a company, but it wasn't made or authorized by that company, don't sell it on eBay.

The sale of counterfeits and unauthorized replicas of branded products is unlawful and not permitted on eBay.

For more information, please visit the following Help pages:

Replica, Counterfeit Items and Unauthorized Copies

Trademark and Domain Name Basics



To take the intellectual property tutorial, please visit:

eBay Policy Tutorial - VeRO

Please be aware that any additional violations of this policy may result in the suspension of your account. eBay understands that you may be concerned about this situation.We encourage you to contact True Religion Brand Jeans directly if you have any questions.

You can send an email to: trademark@truereligionbrandjeans.com

For more information on how eBay protects Intellectual Property, or for additional information if you believe that your listing has been removed as a result of an error or misidentification, please visit the following Help page:

How eBay Protects Intellectual Property (VeRO)

The rights owner has created an About Me page that contains information to help you understand why removal of your listing was requested. For
more information about the rights owner, please go to:

eBay View About Me for truereligion

For more information on why eBay may remove a listing, please visit:

Why eBay May Remove Your Listing

Please be assured that your listings have not been targeted in any way. Although there may be similar items currently listed on eBay, we review all listings that are reported to us by eBay members or Verified Rights Owner (VeRO) program participants. We rely on reports from our members to help maintain the safety and security of our Community. We encourage you to report any items by using the REPORT THIS ITEM button on the listing so we can quickly remove any other items that should be removed.



Thank you for your understanding.

Sincerely,

eBay Trust & Safety



Then I got the big gun email:

Dear seller,

Your eBay account has been suspended for a minimum of seven days due to a violation of the eBay Trademark Violation - Unauthorized Item policy. We suspended your account after carefully considering each violation and verifying that the correct action was taken.

Trademark infringement is unlawful and violates eBay's policies. A trademark is a unique sign (such as a name, word, phrase, logo, or symbol) that a company uses to identify its products and/or services.

Using another company's trademark in a way that may confuse buyers about the source of goods or services, or confuses buyers into believing that the seller is affiliated with, sponsored by or endorsed by the trademark owner is both illegal and against eBay's policies. Examples include counterfeits, unauthorized replica items and items that bear the brand or logo of a company without that company's permission.

Guideline: If the product you are listing bears the brand or logo of a company, but it wasn't made or authorized by that company, don't sell it on eBay.

The sale of counterfeits and unauthorized replicas of branded products is unlawful and not permitted on eBay.

For more information, please visit the following Help pages:

Replica, Counterfeit Items and Unauthorized Copies

Trademark and Domain Name Basics

All of your current listings have been removed from eBay. Any remaining fees that are on your account are due immediately. These fees will be charged using the billing method that you currently have on file.

You are not allowed to use eBay in any way during your suspension. Doing so may result in your permanent suspension. You're also not permitted to register a new account or use another existing account.

During your suspension, you also won't be able to do any of the following:
- Bid on items
- Sell items
- Leave or receive Feedback
- File for an Unpaid Item credit

To have your account considered for reinstatement, please visit:

eBay Help : Community Standards : Suspension Reinstatement - Frequently Asked Questions

Thank you for your understanding.

Sincerely,

eBay Trust & Safety


Then I got this email in reply to my inquiry



Thank you for contacting eBay in regard to your suspension. Please be
aware that you are prohibited from registering any new user IDs or
continuing to use eBay in any way using existing user IDs. eBay also
reserves the right to suspend accounts registered by anyone in the same
household of a suspended member, as well as associates of a suspended
member.

Your registration has been suspended for one or more of the reasons
below.

* Repeat or egregious violation of eBay policy *
* Repeat or egregious removal of listings through the VeRO Program *
* Violation of the terms of your reinstatement agreement *
* Account linked to that of a previously suspended user *

Please refer to your original email from eBay for more specific details
regarding the removal of your listings and the suspension of your
account. This email was intended to assist you in resolving any concerns
you may have regarding the removal of your listings and to help you
avoid future issues of this nature.

For an overview of prohibited and restricted items go to:
Prohibited and Restricted Items - Overview

For more information regarding the VeRO Program, go to:
eBay: Redirect

To have your account considered for reinstatement, go to:
eBay Help : Community Standards : Suspension Reinstatement - Frequently Asked Questions

***Please note***

- eBay will carefully consider your request, but we can't guarantee that
your account will be reinstated.

- The reinstatement process will take a minimum of five business days
from the time that the forms are received.

Thank you for your time.

Regards,

eBay Customer Support

[deathseeker]

just got booted from ebay i trying to get back but i know they will ask me to send tham a fax of my info but i'm using a ⊗⊗⊗⊗ info?!
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thanks

[deathseeker]

well i'l be?! they just reinstated me!! now i dunno if i should post the same itams as before what do u guys think? i got this email


We appreciate the information you have submitted, and have reviewed the details of this suspension. After further review, it has been decided that your account qualifies for reinstatement. Please note that, although your account is now active, any listings or bids that were cancelled by your account suspension will not be reinstated.

*Please do not reply to this email. If you have any additional questions, billing inquiries, or concerns pertaining to the status of another account you own, please visit the eBay Help system for information and access to assistance from eBay Customer Support. You can visit our Help system by clicking on the "Help" button at the top of every eBay page or at the following Web address:

eBay Help Center

For questions or further information about eBay policy, please visit our Policies section of Help at the following Web address:

[GreenBean]

Firstly, well done on the reinstatement. The experience of others has been that you may well be able to continue selling without problems. Many accounts now appear to be under less scrutiny after a suspension. For me, I would go a little slower.