Originally Posted by
astral276
They are sold on here and I am not aware of any specific rule against doing so.
They are usually marked as 'Not for Resale'. If that statement has any legal standing (I have no idea if it has) then technically the rule that the 'selling of an item is legal in the eyes of the law' could come into play.
As long as you clearly identify the source of the item and state that it was originally given away free then I don't see it as a problem.
That is exactly what I do, This is the wording I use. (taken direct from listings)
This DVD is a newspaper promotions DVD, they are listed as used, but they are completely playable and no signs of scratchs etc.
or
This CD is a newspaper promotions CD, they are listed as used, but they are completely playable and no signs of scratchs etc.
I also state in 99% of auction titles the newspaper that this came from, like this
The Mail on Sunday Genesis 12 Track CD