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petermarblecat · 2026-03-27T17:42:16.373000Z

Hi, are they any restrictions on listing for sale vintage barometers that contain mercury? I've had a listing automatically ended for the sale of an Admiral Fitzroy Barometer (of which several are currently listed by other sellers on ebay). My mistake was likely that I used the phrase 'mercury is probably banned by the postal service' which I used to reinforce the point that the barometer was for collection only from my home address and that the item would not be posted under any circumstances.I have looked through the hazardous materials policy and can find no references to mercury being prohibited. The question yhen is this; If I relist the barometer as buyer collects and do not mention the mercury (of which most barometers and thermometers contain) will the listing be approved or again deleted? Many thanks.

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