Evan Platt wrote:
On Wed, 13 Apr 2005 06:08:55 -0400, nitespark
wrote:


Just thought I would drop you a note about the GP68.
They are a prohibited item on Ebay. Apparently Motorola doesn't want
them sold in the US


They aren't FCC approved for sale / use in the USA.



and has somehow twisted Ebay's arm into considering
them "proprietery".


I think it's more a VeRO (Verified Rights Owner) issue. Motorola can
say who can and can't sell their items on eBay.


Perhaps....I don't know the full story, only they are prohibited on Ebay
and an acquaintance of mine lost his Ebay account even though he was not
aware it was a prohibited item.

I was just trying to help this fellow avoid some hearburn.

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