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Old 07-06-07, 06:13 pm
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Rabbits/pigs together - ebay disaster - help

Okay, I happened upon this today. Help me out here. I requested this individual remove the rabbit and pigs together statement and I actually think they're throwing in GPs as a "bonus" with this auction:

eBay: Guinea Pig/Rabbit Cage, 2 story with ramp (item 130131177904 end time Jul-10-07 13:35:11 PDT)

If I'm mistaken, I apologize - I'm just on my way out the door right now. Can someone check it out and tell me if this is for real?
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Old 07-06-07, 06:29 pm
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Re: Rabbits/pigs together - ebay disaster - help

I hope they change the way they have it listed it does look like they are saying they can be housed together, but they might mean guinea pig OR rabbit cage.

And yes, it does seem that they are 'throwing in' 2 guinea pigs as a bonus.
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Old 07-06-07, 06:43 pm
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Re: Rabbits/pigs together - ebay disaster - help

It's a prohibited item as it includes live animals. All ebay members should report this listing. I already reported it.
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Old 07-06-07, 06:44 pm
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Re: Rabbits/pigs together - ebay disaster - help

They're trying to "rehome" their pigs on ebay. It's against the rules.
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Old 07-06-07, 06:55 pm
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Re: Rabbits/pigs together - ebay disaster - help

I'm not an ebay member, but that is rather sneaky, posting it as a cage.
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Re: Rabbits/pigs together - ebay disaster - help

I reported it too.
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Old 07-06-07, 10:23 pm
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Re: Rabbits/pigs together - ebay disaster - help

I reported that listing.
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Old 07-07-07, 03:59 am
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Re: Rabbits/pigs together - ebay disaster - help

A bit disappointing that it is still there, how long does it usually take to remove a reported 'item'? - I have reported it too.
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Re: Rabbits/pigs together - ebay disaster - help

I reported it and sent a question to the seller: "Are you aware that rabbits and guine pigs CANNOT live together?" Maybe the seller and potential buyers will rethink that statement.
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Old 07-07-07, 08:12 am
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Re: Rabbits/pigs together - ebay disaster - help

I think they are saying it could be a guinea pig or rabbit cage.But to give 2 baby guinea pigs as a bonus, is disgusting.
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Re: Rabbits/pigs together - ebay disaster - help

*Guinea Pigs can be paired with Rabbits for Play & Fun*

Could be... but I think most people will interpret this as it's okay for them to live together.

I also emailed them and among other things, asked if the auction winner doesn't want the *bonus* guinea pigs, will they not receive the cage they just won?
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Re: Rabbits/pigs together - ebay disaster - help

Someone placed a bid on it.
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Re: Rabbits/pigs together - ebay disaster - help

I'm going to cross post the link on GL to get more ebay members to flag it.
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Re: Rabbits/pigs together - ebay disaster - help

I reported it as well, and I sent a question to the seller asking why they are recommending guinea pigs and rabbits live together when a rabbit can injure a guinea pig, carries harmful bacteria, and have completely different dietary needs.
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Old 07-07-07, 10:36 am
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Re: Rabbits/pigs together - ebay disaster - help

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*Guinea Pigs can be paired with Rabbits for Play & Fun*

Could be... but I think most people will interpret this as it's okay for them to live together.

I also emailed them and among other things, asked if the auction winner doesn't want the *bonus* guinea pigs, will they not receive the cage they just won?

Sorry, I did not read the part where it said they can be paired for fun,I just read the top where it said Guinea pig/Rabbit cage, which I took as either or. These people are ridiculous.
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Old 07-07-07, 10:37 am
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Re: Rabbits/pigs together - ebay disaster - help

I received a response from this seller of a single letter: "G". That's all that the response was, strange.

Several members of GL have reported it as well, thanks, VoodooJoint. Listing is still there, though.
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Old 07-07-07, 10:41 am
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Re: Rabbits/pigs together - ebay disaster - help

I emailed her asking her to pull the Ebay listing and list them on GPH and GL instead. Hopefully she will see the wisdom in that choice.
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