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Illegal items on eBay

Question
Can I sell an item on eBay if it is illegal in the United States but not in other countries? 
Answer
Generally, if it is illegal to sell something anywhere in the United States, you cannot sell it on eBay. Before putting anything up for sale on eBay, you should check eBay's Prohibited and Restricted Items overview, which is pretty comprehensive. If eBay sees you are selling something illegal on its network, it will pull your auction and send you a polite note advising you against doing that again. In some extreme cases, you may be banned altogether from eBay. 
Brain Trust contributor: Author of The eBay Seller's Tax and Legal Answer Book
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