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[quote name='Mr. Foxen' post='1231254' date='May 14 2011, 07:11 PM']The IP thing applies worldwide, but the law that makes it doesn't, wherever something is, it breaches the IP of RIC on US soil, meaning it can't go across the border, so possibly if you are offering worldwide shipping, they have something, and you need to put a 'will not ship to (which is an option).[/quote] Yes I actually stated 'pickup only' and made no references to any incriminating name! I was selling this as a custom John Birch, I even cut down pics incase of problems in my original listings, its a ridiculous scenario really since there are numerous other brands overtly copying and making reference to the coverted brand.

[quote name='Mr. Foxen' post='1229501' date='May 12 2011, 11:52 PM'][url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/VINTAGE-KAY-BASS-GUITAR-/120723865862?pt=UK_Musical_Instruments_Guitars_CV&hash=item1c1bb40106"]Kay[/url][/quote] [b]I relisted again and it just got pulled - this is what they said -[/b] Thank you for your recent listing on eBay. Unfortunately, the following item(s) breached one or more of our policies and had to be removed from the site. 140548626245 - John Birch Bass Guitar Vintage UK Made 1970s Any associated fees have been credited to your account and any bidders on this item have been notified. Why did we remove your listing? - Past violations of policy - No photos of the item For a safe shopping experience on eBay, and to make buyers feel confident about their purchases, we will at times remove certain listings from the site. [b]Keep in mind there was no mention of a certain US company and there were no pictures and also I am a private seller....further to this I got the following...[/b] We regret to inform you that, because of a recent policy breach, your account has been restricted from selling for a period of seven (7) days. During this time you won't be able to list new items, and you're not allowed to register a new account. Please be assured that your account is not suspended, the restriction will be lifted automatically once the seven day period is over. While your account is restricted you won't be able to sell on eBay, however you may continue to buy items, leave Feedback, access emails in My Messages and do most other administrative tasks. Please be aware that repeated breaches of this or another policy may result in a range of actions, including the suspension of your eBay membership. This restriction doesn't relieve you of your obligation to pay any fees that you may owe to eBay. If you have any further questions, please review the notice that was previously sent to you about this restriction. Thank you for your cooperation in this important matter. Regards, eBay Trust & Safety [b]....if you've got this far you can imagine I have contacted them with a somewhat caustic reply. [/b]

[quote name='Mr. Foxen' post='1227892' date='May 11 2011, 07:04 PM']Report all the Ricks for being fake Retrovibes.[/quote] Ha! Ha!

[quote name='Mr. Foxen' post='1225708' date='May 9 2011, 11:44 PM'][url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/John-Birch-Bass-1970s-UK-Custom-Bass-Guitar-/140546925411?pt=UK_Musical_Instruments_Guitars_CV&hash=item20b93fe363"]Think we've seen this one recently.[/url][/quote] Yep they keep pulling it and I haven't even mentioned the 'R' word or even shown a full picture - this time I was told the very small picture of the bass which incidently showed no 'cresting waves' or other product identifiable names or shapes or associated artists [i]infringed copyright[/i].... hmmm...