Dear K. D. Thornton (thornton@proteometrics.com),

eBay appreciates the fact that you chose to list your auction:

1237382033 150 teabags--used only once

with us. However, the sales of food and drinks are subject to a variety of laws that vary from state to state, and eBay has set out several guidelines to help users ensure that their auctions of these items does not conflict with the law. As currently listed, it appears that your item may be inconsistent with eBay's food guidelines, and therefore eBay has ended this auction and all fees have been credited to your account.

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