Here's a list of some of the types of items that generally are not allowed on Yahoo! Auctions. We've provided a few illustrative examples and suggested URLs where you may be able to do further research about the specific item that you're interested in selling. Please refer to the Yahoo! Auctions Guidelines for our complete policy.
Copyright or trademark-sensitive goods:
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Counterfeit or knock-off goods:
Items subject to embargo:
Learn more about embargoed items in the U.S.:
Hate materials:
Live animals
Goods made from protected animal/plant species:
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Recalled goods
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Hacking/surveillance/interception/descrambling equipment:
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Cigarettes
Illegal drugs and paraphernalia:
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Prescription drugs and medical devices:
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Body parts and bodily fluids:
Stolen products and items used for theft:
Learn more about stolen art and artifacts:
Fireworks, explosives, and hazardous materials:
Learn more about restricted materials:
Government IDs:
Police items:
Stocks and securities
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Gambling items:
Services:
Individual contracts:
Non-transferable items:
Non-packaged food items
Used clothing items*
Weapons and accessories:
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*Note: Some items of this nature might be appropriate for sale if the sale complies with Yahoo! policies, as more fully described in the Yahoo! Auctions Guidelines and applicable laws.