Greetings, all! This is an interesting thread, which may or may not belong here (oh, poopy-head me, for always having to say so...), but I think that with many people on this list whose interest in Salem may encompass the collectibles, Pam's post was important. The further issue of whether legitimate historical materials about the witchcraft trials could be potentially at risk at eBay is definitely on-topic. For those of you who are concerned about where eBay might draw the line banning items by content (i.e., that witchcraft collectibles & books might be next to get the axe!), this is the text from eBay's policy page concerning what "offensive materials" sellers may not offer. Although I have pared it down to the most pertinent portions of the text, the full text is located at http://pages.ebay.com/help/policies/offensive.html ------------------------------------ eBay has always exercised judgment in allowing or disallowing certain listings consistent with the spirit of a worldwide community. Therefore, eBay will judiciously disallow listings or items that promote or glorify hatred, violence, or racial intolerance, or items that promote organizations (such as the KKK, Nazis, neo-Nazis, and Aryan Nation) with such views. For example, eBay will generally remove items that bear the marks of such organizations, such as relics from the KKK or Nazi helmets.[snip] eBay will review listings that are brought to its attention by its worldwide community, and will look at the entire listing to determine whether it falls within this rule.[snip] Examples of items that will generally be removed: * Items that bear symbols of the Nazis, the SS, or the KKK, including authentic German WWII memorabilia that bear such marks [snip] Examples of items that may generally be listed: * German coins and stamps from the WWII era regardless of markings * WWII memorabilia that does not bear the Nazi or SS markings * Books and movies about WWII or Nazi Germany, even if the Nazi symbol appears on the item ------------------------------------ On that ~cheery~ note, happy holidays one and all! --Margo Your List Elf