Buying and Selling Stamps on eBay
December 5th, 2009 admin
The Trade Forum website reports, “…people using eBay for their stamp collection need to follow the code of conduct that is based on Philatelic Code of Ethics, the Standing Resolutions of the American Philatelic Society, and specific conditions of sale that are used in typical trade and transaction practice by the organized philatelic community.” According to the site, “eBay developed this with the American Philatelic Society aid in improving safe transactions in the ‘Stamps’ category of eBay. Traders are encouraged to follow the code of conduct when they sell stamps on eBay. If they disobey, eBay could impose disciplinary action or even suspend or take away their selling privileges. “By following the guidelines, the stamp seller agrees not transact fakes or stamps in unacceptable condition, unless they clearly…
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