Well, I just received a notice from Ebay that they removed my listing for the D&RG brass switch lock and key. I expect they will remove the other D&RGW locks and key as well. Seems crazy to me. If anyone is interested in these items, email me and we will try to work something out. Otherwise I'll just put them back in the collection. If you want to see what Ebay said as to why they removed the switch lock and key, here is their note to me:
Dear kb466,
You recently listed the following auction-style listing:
290172196543 - DRG Brass Switch Lock and Key from Narrow Gauge Rare
The auction-style listing was removed because it violated the eBay Government and Transit Uniforms policy. All fees related to this listing have been credited to your account. We also notified members who placed bids on the item that the listing has
been canceled.
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