Millions of would-be entrepreneurs want to sell things on online auction sites. Online auctions are the #1 home-business opportunity in the world right now, so it is natural that many are eager to find highly profitable items for re-sale. However, it is important to know that there are certain items that cannot be sold. Here are a few of them ...
Some items create copyright infringement and can actually land a seller in federal prison, some examples:
1. Knock offs of music, TV shows or movies. Some individuals will sneak a video camera into a newly released movie and make “bootleg” movies for distribution. Asia churns out big numbers of these counterfeit items because their laws aren't as restrictive. However, in the U.S. the production and sale of such items is illegal.
2. Software and computer games can likewise be copied and their sale is illegal by all US laws.
(However, the items above may be sold if you have a copy that you purchased legitimately and no longer want.)
3, The so-called "replica" market for handbags, designer sunglasses and clothing is definitely forbidden although these items are often sold in physical stores around the US, either knowingly or unwittingly.
4. Alcoholic beverage sales are not allowed although a beverage "container', especially those of wine, may be sold for its value.
6. Cigarettes, cigars, smokeless tobacco or coupons for such items are not permitted on most auction websites.
There are many more examples, however to be sure, check with the regulations of each website.
Some items create copyright infringement and can actually land a seller in federal prison, some examples:
1. Knock offs of music, TV shows or movies. Some individuals will sneak a video camera into a newly released movie and make “bootleg” movies for distribution. Asia churns out big numbers of these counterfeit items because their laws aren't as restrictive. However, in the U.S. the production and sale of such items is illegal.
2. Software and computer games can likewise be copied and their sale is illegal by all US laws.
(However, the items above may be sold if you have a copy that you purchased legitimately and no longer want.)
3, The so-called "replica" market for handbags, designer sunglasses and clothing is definitely forbidden although these items are often sold in physical stores around the US, either knowingly or unwittingly.
4. Alcoholic beverage sales are not allowed although a beverage "container', especially those of wine, may be sold for its value.
6. Cigarettes, cigars, smokeless tobacco or coupons for such items are not permitted on most auction websites.
There are many more examples, however to be sure, check with the regulations of each website.
