Partial list of Prohibited Goods on WantedWants.com

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Listed below are some of WantedWants.com restricted goods, these are prohibited from being posted on WantedWants.com:

Liquor bottles and decanters whose contents are worth more than the containers, for example, bottles that are currently sold in grocery stores. Homemade alcohol. Wine or champagne, unless the container is considered collectible. Food intended for consumption or food containers that have residue in or on them. Tobacco products (cigarettes, cigars, smokeless tobacco) or coupons for tobacco products Products made from endangered species (bears, mountain lions, some species of jungle cat, some species of zebra, etc.). Tortoise shell (items made from actual tortoise shells — plastic tortoise shell is fine). Internal organs from animals (sold for medicinal or any other purpose). Stuffed migratory birds (ducks, geese, hawks, owls, ravens, etc.). The only exception is captive-bred Mallard ducks. The seller must state in writing that the duck was bred in captivity. Batteries that contain mercury, including mercuric oxide batteries (often used in vintage cameras). Counterfeit or “Designer-Inspired” items that have any markings that infringe on trademark copyright (e.g., an exact replica of a Louis Vuitton purse or Rolex watch). Autopsy reports. Photographs of crime scenes or morgues. Letters and artwork from notorious murderers. Electric chairs and related capital punishment items. Books and videos that promote, glorify or instruct the viewer on how to commit crimes. Personal items that belonged to criminals, or items that were used to commit crimes or used as evidence in criminal proceedings. Handguns, shotguns, rifles and antique guns, regardless of their ability to fire. BB guns, air guns, silencers, converters and kits that can be used to build a firearm. Flares and flare guns. Ammunition and high-capacity magazines (those that hold more than 10 rounds). KKK, Nazi & Hate-Promoting Items Items that bear Nazi or SS markings, including German military memorabilia (except for those listed in the Acceptable Items column at left). Any items related to the KKK and other white supremacist groups, including uniforms and apparel, books and printed literature, music, movies and videos, and personal items (letters, photographs, etc.). Any items related to organizations that promote hatred of people on the basis of their nationality, race, religion, gender or sexual orientation. Billy clubs. Brass knuckles. Canes/staffs that are reinforced with lead inside. Nunchuks. Stun guns. Sword canes and other concealed blades (e.g., knives disguised as lipstick or pens). Throwing stars and shuriken. Any sort of lock-picking devices, including autolock bypass keys (“jigglers”), try-out keys, “slim-jims,” tubular lock picks, digital decoders, code grabbing devices and key cutters, which are designed for making an impression of a key. All drugs, including over-the-counter remedies like aspirin and eye drops. Drug paraphernalia. Any medical device that has been altered in a way that affects its performance or safety. Any medical device that is prohibited by shipping regulations (e.g., oxygen tanks that have not been emptied, radioactive materials, etc.).

•Bootleg CDs and videos.

•Downloadable media (e.g., MP3, QuickTime or Windows Media Player files, eBooks, freeware and shareware programs).

•CD-Rs, DVD-Rs and VHS tapes containing unauthorized recordings (e.g., shows recorded from TV, or a homemade copy of a CD).

•35mm or 70mm movie prints, unless the owner is the copyright holder.

•Promotional LPs, CDs or videos (these are typically marked “NOT FOR RESALE”).

•Compressed or flammable gasses (e.g., a tank containing oxygen) and spray paint (check with your shipping carrier first).

•Pesticides.

•Radioactive materials.

•Explosive devices or material.

•Any items that claim to be, or to look similar to, official government documents (e.g., birth certificates, driver’s licenses, passports).

•Fake IDs.

•Current vehicle license plates.

•Government vehicle license plates, regardless of age.

•VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) plates or titles to vehicles.

•Clothing or IDs relating to the transportation industry (e.g., an airline pilot’s uniform, unless it’s more than 10 years old and doesn’t resemble the current uniform).

•Badges or current/recent uniforms from police, private security, emergency and law enforcement agencies (includes reproduction badges).

•Emergency vehicle lighting and sirens.

•Traffic light control devices.

•Manuals or other materials related to mass commercial public transportation (e.g., safety or operations manuals for commercial aircraft, buses, trains or subways) unless they are obsolete and being sold for their collectible/historical value.

•Any postage meters, regardless of age.

•Contemporary, non-collectible items that rely upon stereotypes.

•Any items associated with the KKK, other white supremacist groups or any groups that promote racial or ethnic hatred.

•Items that can be used to steal cable or satellite service or hack/modify other devices, including access cards, descramblers, hardware/software emulators, and books or manuals explaining their use.

•Academic or Educational versions of software (at least one of these words will appear on a sticker or label on the box, or be printed on the CD-ROM or manuals).

•Beta, test or evaluation versions of software (at least one of these words will appear on a sticker or label on the box, or be printed on the CD-ROM or manuals).

•OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) software — this software is sold bundled with computer hardware, and can only be sold if you are also selling the hardware it came with.

•Copied software (e.g., a CD-ROM that the user made).
Any software package that has been opened and installed, unless you are also selling the computer it was installed on.

•Downloadable software (freeware or shareware programs).
Items that are intended to record private conversations and activities, including bugs, wiretaps, miniature transmitters and surveillance microphones.