Really fish ?

[Fishy411]

theres a whole ebay fish section. how could u not be able to sell fish?

 

[abstract]

eBay generally does not allow the listing of live animals or pets on eBay. In restricted cases, some stuffed birds and the pelts and skins of some animals are permitted.

donno? guess fish aren't live animal or pets...

 

[Torrean]

read further

"eBay generally does not allow the listing of live animals or pets on eBay. In restricted cases, some stuffed birds and the pelts and skins of some animals are permitted. Sellers who wish to list these items should review the specific rules in the “Some Examples” section below to ensure their listings comply with eBay policy. We also encourage members to educate themselves on the laws governing the regulation of the sale of animals found in the additional information section.

Violations of this policy may result in a range of actions, including:

Listing cancellation
Limits on account privileges
Account suspension

Some Examples


Live Animals: Other than the exceptions noted here, eBay does not allow sales of live animals or pets on eBay. eBay allows sales of tropical fish and domestic (i.e. not exotic) aquatic snails, provided the seller has the proper Federal (APHIS PPQ) - see Form 526 info below) and/or State permit(s) that allows for movement across State lines (and/or for importation into the U. S.), and provided that the seller guarantees in the listing that the animals will be packaged safely, and shipped via next day delivery.

 

[Bloo]

OK, so the rules seem to differ between the UK and the US - but in the UK seeing as there is a section specifically for live fish etc. I would have to understand it as such that it's legal.

 

[abstract]

i find it amazing that snails and fish are the exception to "no live animals or pets" ... they are alive, animals, and pets...so what makes them any different? good to know that you need a permit, though, if you're shipping out of state - although i'm sure nobody follows those rules, but someday you could get caught

 

[dulcie]

so my blonde comment about it being real fish started a debate! wahey !

 

[Synirr]

i find it amazing that snails and fish are the exception to "no live animals or pets" ... they are alive, animals, and pets...so what makes them any different?

They're cold-blooded and ship well