Lockpicking Devices eBay does not permit the listing of any lockpicking or locksmithing device. eBay users are cautioned that under Malaysian law, any person found armed with any article or instrument for use in the course of or in connection with any housebreaking between hours of sunset and sunrise is guilty of an offence which is punishable by imprisonment. Since lockpicking devices would fall under this category, these are prohibited from being listed on eBay. Violations of this policy may result in a range of actions, including: Limits on account privileges Forfeit of eBay fees on cancelled listings Loss of PowerSeller status
Locksmithing Devices: lock picks, lockpicking sets, lockpicking cards, tension bars, lockpicking guns, autolock bypass keys ("jigglers"), try-out keys, "slim-jims", tubular lock picks, digital decoders and code grabbing devices. Key Cutters: Devices designed for making an impression of a key or similar security device to duplicate such a key or device.
The Minor Offences Act 1955 makes it an offence to be found “armed with any article or instrument for use in the course of or in connection with any housebreaking” between hours of sunset and sunrise.
Why does eBay have this policy? The sale of lockpicking devices is highly regulated within Malaysia. In addition, federal law prohibits interstate mailing of locksmithing devices, violation of which is a misdemeanor. Locksmithing devices can also only be sold to authorised recipients. Since the majority of merchandise sold on eBay is delivered by mail and since it is difficult to verify whether the winning bidder is authorised, the sale of locksmithing devices is not allowed on eBay.
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