On my second eBay ban...

hassleham

Sending your phone number in an image is a gamble. If someone happens to check the image and sees your number you'll get a ban. I tried hiding mine like this but the guy didn't see it!

ToneControl

I have a Jazz box for sale - so a bit fragile
some punter asked me if I ever travel to London, I replied "not very often, but was there last week"
I got a warning for that from ebay. I'd thought the guy might want a personal delivery

Bloody ridiculous

57Deluxe

if your want to put personal info out to buyers - incorporate it in your Avatar

ToneControl

Latest ebay tactic is a warning below the message reply box that they will charge a fee if you send contact details