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[jpredman1]

I keep getting this message trying sell a telescope accompanied by claims the ad text is trying to sell outside eBay. I am at my wits' end trying to edit out whatever it is the 'bot objects to and I am getting nowhere. 

Even when I try to post the message here the 'bot doesn't like it - it red=flags my message and warns "Your post has been changed because invalid HTML was found in the message body. The invalid HTML has been removed. Please review the message and submit the message when you are satisfied." without posting it. 

Here's my description text - can anyone advise?

The Celestron NexStar 130 SLT is a highly regarded, affordable "go-to" telescope that offers exceptional ease of setup and use. Unlike many low-cost "go-to" scopes, this model stands out for its user-friendly design, making it an excellent choice for both beginners and experienced astronomers.

Key features include:

• 130mm Aperture: Provides bright, clear images of celestial objects, allowing for detailed observations of planets, star clusters, and galaxies.
• Computerized Mount: The intuitive "go-to" system enables automatic location and tracking of over 4,000 celestial objects, enhancing the stargazing experience.
• Portability: Its compact and lightweight design ensures easy transportation and setup, making it ideal for spontaneous observing sessions.

This telescope has been praised for delivering excellent performance at a low cost, truly living up to its promise as a "go-to" scope that really works.

The unit for sale is in great condition and comes with the original inner and outer boxes and packaging, plus extras worth several £00s. 

For an expert review of this remarkable bit of kit by a Jodrell Bank astronomer, including some spectacular photos of Saturn and its ring system taken through one, search for

"

An in-depth review of the Celestron NexStar 130 SLT

by Ian Morison, Jodrell Bank Observatory"

This item costs £519 elsewhere **without** the extra lenses included here!

[plum993]

It's hard to say but maybe you could shorten the description a little.

Maybe this is the issue:

Search for 

An in-depth review of the Celestron NexStar 130 SLT

by Ian Morison, Jodrell Bank Observatory"

This item costs £519 elsewhere **without** the extra lenses included here!

[tobiasd4]

Are trying to add a link to outside website, even to show spec, etc?

This can get picked up as off ebay deal.

[jpredman1]

I tried to add a link to a review of the telescope but thought OK, it doesn't like links, so I changed that to "Google...." and the title of the review web page, and it still doesn't like it. 

Then I thought it might not like my saying this item is £519 at Amazon and took out mention of Amazon, but still it doesn't like it.

I'd have thought if the issue was that it's too long it would say so, but eBay keeps insisting I'm trying to buy or sell outside eBay.

[tommystrezures]

Could be the line by Ian Morison, jodrell etc. 

"

An in-depth review of the Celestron NexStar 130 SLT

by Ian Morison, Jodrell Bank Observatory

Ebay may think that you are facilitating the offsite sale there. You have to remember its AI bots (that aren't always that clever) largely monitoring the listings. If you removed all of this would it let you list it?

Or rephrase the wording, such as "Professor Morison who passed away last year, was a keen astronomer at the Jodrell Bank Observatory, and developed this telescoope. There are plenty reviews to be found on this excellent piece of equipment"

You get my drift!!

[jpredman1]

Even taking out Jodrell Bank it still says "Policy violation: Contact Information Sharing Policy" - I just have no idea what its problem is.

[plum993]

You have said 

Search for 

An in-depth review of the Celestron NexStar 130 SLT

by Ian Morison, Jodrell Bank Observatory"

This item costs £519 elsewhere **without** the extra lenses included here!

To me that is sharing along with contact,so omit it.

[red_magpie]

Embedded HTML is invisible when composing a description in an ordinary browser, so it can easily be copied and pasted without realising it.

Try cutting your whole description from the screen where you're composing it, and paste it into a word processing programme as plain text. Make sure the document is forwarded as .txt.

Then again copy the description back into the browser. It will contain no HTML, which with luck will solve your problem.

You may have to reformat text style features and reinsert any images as the HTML for these will have been removed.