Here's eBay's response to my post complaining about their action in terminating two of my bids on "illegal" casino chips while permitting at least 49 others to go unchallenged.

From: eBay Customer Support
To: Travis Lewin
Date: 2/17/03 9:49AM
Subject: Re: False or missing contact information thdlewin@law.syr.edu #US 26182 US (KMM71739968V36110L0KM)

Hello,

Thank you for writing eBay.

Unfortunately, the item number you gave us, 3087073350, did not bring up
any valid ended item. So the most specific information I can give to you
is this: Basically, any item that is marketed as "illegal" will be
removed from the site. Now, a collectible poker chip from an illegal
casino might be something we would allow. But if the chip itself was
called an "illegal poker chip" it would have definitely been removed for
that reason. Without the correct item number, I am unable to give you a
specific reason for this listing being removed.

Again, thank you for taking the time to write. I appreciate your
continued help in keeping eBay a safe and fair place to trade!

Regards,

Eddy
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