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WHY is eBay permitting so many 'Wanted' ads. ?

a548163 — Mon, 30 Dec 2019 00:47:56 GMT

As per subject line.

Re: WHY is eBay permitting so many 'Wanted' ads. ?

*vyolla* — Mon, 30 Dec 2019 01:10:22 GMT

I guess that they've not been picked up or reported.

Can't say I've ever seen a 'wanted' ad on eBay, what kind of item are you searching for?

Re: WHY is eBay permitting so many 'Wanted' ads. ?

tressygirl — Mon, 30 Dec 2019 08:04:34 GMT

What are these? Don't believe I've ever seen one. What are they advertisiing?

eBay have over 112 million items listed at any one time, so cannot police the site themselves, and rely on members to report anything that might be breaking their selling regulations.

There is a report button on every listing, and as you can appreciate it must take more than one report, from different members, for them to act. To discount a disgruntled member , or even a competitor.

Re: WHY is eBay permitting so many 'Wanted' ads. ?

red_magpie — Mon, 30 Dec 2019 09:26:16 GMT

I'm sorry, but I have no idea what you're asking about.

What "Wanted" ads are these? I've never seen one.

Re: WHY is eBay permitting so many 'Wanted' ads. ?

john1297576 — Mon, 30 Dec 2019 09:32:32 GMT

Searched WANTED and there seem to be a number, for example PRODUCT TESTERS WANTED.

Very difficult to find a simple reason for reporting although I have I doubt anything will happen. The thing about this one is they are not even registered as a Business.

Re: WHY is eBay permitting so many 'Wanted' ads. ?

pixiesen2012 — Mon, 30 Dec 2019 10:24:31 GMT

ebay don't 'allow' wanted ads, they are against ebays rules,

but ebay can't stop them so they rely on members reporting them,

to do this use the report link on the item and chose:-

Re: WHY is eBay permitting so many 'Wanted' ads. ?

pixiesen2012 — Mon, 30 Dec 2019 10:25:27 GMT

it's very easy to report 'wanted' ads, it's an option on the report link

Re: WHY is eBay permitting so many 'Wanted' ads. ?

pixiesen2012 — Mon, 30 Dec 2019 10:47:26 GMT

quickest way to see a wanted ad is to go to the motors category and type wanted in the search bar!