Maybe everyone who contacted ebay got this same response, but if not,
here is one of them
 
john r.
 ----- Original Message -----
 From: "eBay Customer Support" <[log in to unmask]>
 To: "john rich" <[log in to unmask]>
 Sent: Wednesday, September 22, 2004 10:59 PM
 Subject: BA62827 Response to your email from eBay's Banned Items.
          (KMM132720291V29232L0KM)
 
>Hello,
 
>Thank you for taking the time to write us.  We know your time is
>valuable and we appreciate your taking a moment to express concern over
>this particular item.
>
>We will look into the item(s) you have reported to us as quickly as
>possible.  eBay's Community Watch team reviews all user reports of items,
>normally within 24 hours.  To ensure that we can quickly and efficiently
>act on each report that we receive, we do not ordinarily follow up with
>3rd party reporters or users with the results of our review, or the
>rationale for our decision.  In certain circumstances, we may contact
>you by email if we need further information concerning your report.  We
>pledge, though, to quickly examine your report and apply our guidelines
>fairly.
>
>Please be sure to check our Prohibited, Questionable & Infringing Items
>pages for information on eBay listing policies and guidelines:
>
> http://pages.ebay.com/help/community/png-items.html
>
>
>If you received an informational alert or warning, and you have
>additional questions, or you have another listing to report, please
>contact us at the following link:
>
> http://pages.ebay.com/help/contact_inline/index.html
>
>In order for us to get to you in a timely manner, please do not respond
>to this email.  If you reply to this message we will not receive your
>email.  All communications should be sent to the link provided above.
>
>Again, thank you for your report.   We appreciate your help in keeping
>eBay a safe and reputable forum to conduct business.
>
>Regards,
>eBay Community Watch    ...
[Posted in FML issue 4645]