You're not allowed to sell tobacco products on eBay, including collectibles that contain tobacco, because of strict government regulations. For details on what can and can't be listed, see our guidelines.
Smoking accessories that are traditionally intended for smoking tobacco products are allowed.
What are the guidelines?
Allowed in some situations
You can list the following if not intended for use with marijuana or illegal drugs:
Pipes
Water pipes and hookahs
Not allowed
You cannot list:
Pipes and water pipes for use with marijuana or illegal drugs
Allowed
You can list:
Nicotine patches or gums
Promotional items with tobacco brand logos, such as calendars, hats, and shirts
Memorabilia, posters, or similar items (including vintage) for tobacco products
Tobacco seeds
Vintage ads for tobacco products
Collectible packaging that's completely empty (no tobacco inside)
Allowed in some situations
You can list the following if it doesn't include tobacco:
Cigar bands and packaging
E-cigarettes, e-shishas and related accessories such as atomisers, liquids (with and without nicotine) and flavours are allowed if the permitted seller has an effective age verification process that satisfies due diligence as described in the Business Companion guide for online age verification checks. In addition, permitted sellers must include the following text in their item description:
"I have an effective age verification process that satisfies due diligence as described in the Business Companion guide for online age verification checks and I will not sell to persons that are under 18 years old".
Not allowed
You cannot list:
Any item containing tobacco including, but not limited to, cigarettes, cigars, and loose tobacco
Blunts or cigar wraps
Herbal cigarettes or herbal tobacco (sometimes called nicotine-free or tobacco-free cigarettes or shisha)
Domain names or web addresses for websites that sell tobacco
E cigarettes, e-shishas and related accessories if you are not a permitted seller
You cannot:
Include photos of cigarettes, cigars, and other tobacco items when selling cigar bands, collectible packaging, or other accessories
Make sure your listing follows these guidelines. If it doesn't, it may be removed, and you may be subject to a range of other actions, including restrictions of your buying and selling privileges and suspension of your account.
Because selling tobacco is highly regulated, most tobacco items can't be sold on eBay. Be sure to follow all applicable laws, regulations, and our policies. For items that are not traditionally intended for use with tobacco, refer to our Drug and drug paraphernalia policy.
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