Maybe it changed at some point, but I thought the rules specifically stated no eBay links.

Quote Originally Posted by Bill George View Post
Absolute No Returns is not eBay policy if the item is defective or falsely advertised. Plus as someone else noted you have PayPal but do be aware the Chinese venders like to drag things out until the return/refund time is past so act quickly.

BTW Here are the posting Rules copied and pasted. I guess the word intent comes into play if the EBay link was posted as intent to inform or educate not to sell, I am sure no one was going to purchase the item in question:

Links to other websites are allowed in posts. In fact, they are encouraged. However, links for the sole purpose of marketing, generating traffic to a site, or any other commercial advertisement deemed to solicit commercial benefit are not allowed. Links to other public or private forums are not allowed. Links should be submitted as references, for the sole purpose of generating or supporting discussions on SawMill Creek.