Fundamental violation Ancient weather station | Seller Lounge

19master71 · 2026-01-30T16:10:30.607000Z

Today I got hit by it too, antique barometer weather station was deleted because of:principle regarding hazardous substances and other regulated materials,deleted At the same time, when I finish the item, since the objection wasn't helpful, I get shown the exact same items in the ad column — how sick is that really.I'd call that, market distortion.There are thousands of these in here, are they all getting deleted today too? (no, today it was just my turn 🤔) Honestly, I can't make sense of it, especially since the 2009 law makes an exception for antique items. Here are the key facts about the legal situation (as of 2024/2025):Exception for antiques: Trading in mercury-containing measuring instruments that are older than 50 years is generally permitted, as they are considered cultural goods or antiques.No ban on private sales: The ban applies to “placing on the market” (commercial sale/production). Private sale or possession of antique mercury barometers is not fundamentally prohibited.Sales by dealers: Antique dealers may resell these devices, often noting their historical value.Restrictions: Despite the exceptions for antiques, shipping, especially internationally, can be difficult due to hazardous materials regulations (mercury is toxic).

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