Hi, While stock photos are allowed in auctions, they should not be the only pictures shown. Listia strongly recommends that you also include pictures of the actual item that is being auctioned - front, back and side. For higher valued items, please include a notecard or piece of paper with your Listia username in one of the pictures of the actual item. While this isn't a requirement, this is requested so that sellers get higher bids from more bidders, and for the protection of our users who might be interested in bidding on your item. It'll also prevent your auction from getting flagged by users. We don't want your auction to get deleted for seeming like it's not in your possession. Thanks for your cooperation and good luck with your auction!