GUIDE TO AVOIDING THE EBAY DROPSHIPPING THROTTLE IN 2019 However, listing an item on eBay and then purchasing the item from another retailer of the marketplace that ships directly to your customer is not allowed on eBay. In such cases, we may remove your listings from search, display them lower in search results, or remove them completely from the site. We may also limit, restrict or suspend your ability to buy, sell, or use site features on eBay, and you could lose any special status and/or discounts associated with your account