Several countries in the world have legislations that regulate the export trade in artefacts, antiquities and art treasures to prevent fraudulent dealings in such artefacts and antiquities. Since they may be protected under the laws of several countries, users of eBay are advised to exercise caution when they are listing, buying or selling such artefacts and antiquities on eBay.
Since these items are protected under the laws of several countries, they may not be permitted on eBay.
Please follow the general guidelines provided below when listing related items on eBay.
Violations of this policy may result in a range of actions, including:
Artefacts, art treasures
Indigenous crafts (such as Native American crafts)
Grave-related items
Cave formations (speleothems, stalactites, and stalagmites)
Historical graves, tombstones, or related markers
Why does eBay have this policy?
eBay urges its sellers and buyers to comply with all governmental laws and regulations. Since the sale of Artefacts, Art Treasures, Grave-Related Items, and Indigenous Crafts are prohibited by law or are regulated, sellers may not list them on eBay.
