It's strange.. and I weakness in Ebay that such things can happen. Ebay is probably having enough income to cover better and put more into quality service for the sellers as well. The way I see it, it's not the sellers job to inform that harmless things such as springs, bolts and pins are not against law or policy. Nor is it other members job to remove listings..
I'm too

about this, is just something on my mind

Obviously others have had the same problem. The reason for sellig in lots, is that it would be 'impossible' to have free shipping as a little bonus if not.. Didn't think Ebay would have a problem with that, but could be.