eBay pulls Flappy Bird smartphone listings

Listings for phones and tablets carrying the now-deleted Flappy Bird have been pulled from auction site eBay.

The Guardian reports that users who had listed such items are being told that they violated the site’s T&C’s.

Smartphones and tablets must be restored to factory settings before they are allowed to be sold on eBay,” an email to sellers reads. Please remove all content from your device, including the game Flappy Bird, before you attempt to list your item again.

Please be sure your current and future listings follow these guidelines, keeping in mind that additional listing violations could result in the suspension of your account.

We have credited all associated fees except for the final value fee for your listing(s).”

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