eBay Pulls All Kobe Bryant Memorial Merch to Stop Sellers Profiting From Tragedy
On the day of Kobe and Gianna Bryant's LA memorial service, a few attendees began selling some of the items on eBay. Now, after Kobe fans started calling out those resellers, eBay has pulled their listings from the website.
In an email via TMZ, eBay explained their decision to the resellers. "Please note, due to sudden and tragic passing of Kobe Bryant — eBay has made the decision to prohibit the sale of merchandise, images, and mugs relating to their passing. We do not allow listings that attempt to profit from human tragedy or suffering."
The items listed on eBay included T-shirts, pins, booklets, and even tickets to the service. A particular T-shirt from the memorial was reportedly sold for as much as $2,000. Those who attended Kobe Bryant's memorial on February 24 received all the items for free upon walking in.
Kobe and Gianna Bryant's celebration of life, which took place at LA's Staples Center, saw eulogies and performances from Michael Jordan, Shaquille O'Neal, Jimmy Fallon, Beyoncé, Alicia Keys, and more. Revisit all the most touching moments from the service here.