The struggle of buying products online is that there is often the choice of value and reliable service. Vendors who have established trust in the market with their buyers are great to buy from but may cost more while some vendors that are uncertain may be able to provide similar products for far less. There is a reason for that.
Then, there is the option of vendors that have a fair reputation and are able to provide lower prices for the same products. The most notable being companies such as eBay and Amazon. If you’ve managed to find CBD or CBD-related products on websites such as these, you may have a couple of questions regarding their legitimacy.
In this article, we will explore these products and determine whether or not CBD is something you should be buying from places like eBay and Amazon.
DOES EBAY AND AMAZON ALLOW CBD OIL SALES?
The biggest problem with CBD products on eBay and Amazon is that they are not actually legitimate for the most part. While third-party vendors have managed to find loopholes around the current rules in these marketplaces, both eBay and Amazon do not allow for the sale of these products. This can be attributed to the tight rules and regulations placed on CBD throughout the country as third-party vendors would have to sell them through their own legitimate business and not on another website. This is a problem because it can be easily faked and users could be sold a product that is not legitimate or potentially harmful.
So, how does any “Cannabidiol” product found on eBay and Amazon manage to stay on the website and why is it allowed there in the first place? Well they tend to use different words on their listing titles and the bottle they are selling. They will often call it hemp seed oil, which is not the same.
Why Don't Third Party Sellers Mention CBD on Their Listing?
If you take a careful look at the “CBD” products that are listed on the eBay or Amazon, you’ll notice that the language and descriptions of these products are rather vague. This is because third-party sellers will attempt to pitch a product that will often be perceived as CBD oil but will never explicitly state that that is what it is. This is why you'll see a lot of posts that will be related to CBD when you begin searching the site but will not see a seller outright state that they are selling the real thing.
Read Amazon and eBay Reviews
It’s important to read any reviews when you are purchasing something online as these will generally tell you how well the product performs. Even if it is not technically a CBD product, it still may prove useful for your given issues.
There are a few things to keep in mind when you read Amazon and eBay reviews. The biggest problem is that sometimes these reviews aren’t reliable and may have been posted by others in an effort to boost sales. On the same note, poor reviews may have been posted by other vendors in an attempt to damage the reputation of the other vendor in order to increase sales.
Overall, while reviews are helpful and should be read, take each of these with a grain of salt. If there are a lack of reviews, that product is probably not the best product to buy.
Full Spectrum Hemp Oil
One way that third-party vendors get around to selling CBD on eBay and Amazon is by providing products such as full-spectrum hemp oil, which many users are unable to differentiate from CBD oil. This small trick helps to trick new users into purchasing their product even though it is not actually what they want. It is especially helpful that vendors are able to utilize common terms such as “full-spectrum”.
For those who have seen this substance on either website, full-spectrum hemp oil is extracted oil from the hemp plant. However, rather than focusing on isolating CBD and providing more of that substance, hemp oil includes everything that is found within the hemp plant. So while you are getting some Cannabidiol, you are not taking it strictly as the main active ingredient. This type of marketing can prevent you from getting the product and the potential health benefits that you actually need.
Difference Between CBD Oil, Hemp Oil, and Hemp Seed Oil?
To put it simply, you can’t buy CBD from eBay and Amazon. However, you may be interested in purchasing hemp oil, depending on what your overall motivation is for taking hemp oil or oils similar in nature.
It is important that you know exactly what these different oils are and what they do. This way when you are ready to take the leap and purchase an oil for yourself, you don’t waste your money on a product that won’t get the job done. Let’s take a look at several of the different oils that you may find on the market.
CBD Oil
CBD oil is oil that is extracted from the hemp plant and primarily contains cannabidiol. While it is extracted with the purpose of helping to remove the bulk of this substance, most are also full-spectrum. This means that you are going to get other substances such as terpenes and other cannabinoids. These are also present in the hemp plant and work together to provide a variety of different effects. Many customers and users have reported that using CBD oil can help them with elevated mood, the reduction of symptoms in mood disorders, better sleep as well as relief from insomnia, and relaxation and stress relief.
Hemp Oil
Hemp Oil, often referred to as hemp seed oil on products (if you see hemp seed oil on one product and hemp seed oil on another, they both refer to the same thing), is an oil that is extracted from the seeds of the hemp plant. Rather than focusing on providing an abundance of Cannabidiol as the oil above provides, the hemp oil focuses on delivering all of the benefits of the hemp plant. It does this by making sure that every active ingredient present is included in the oil such as terpenes and cannabinoids. Hemp oil is often associated with benefits such as improved heart health, better recovery after exercise, and even helping to combat the visible signs that come with aging.
Hemp Extract
Hemp extract is the same as hemp oil except it refers to any extraction of oils that occur from all parts of the plant rather than from just the seeds. If you purchase something with hemp extract, you can expect to see some of the same benefits you hear others having with other hemp-based products. Some include improved heart health, relief from stress, or better sleep quality.
Conclusion
The problem with purchasing CBD oils on websites like Amazon or eBay is that, when it is sold by a third-party, what you see is not always what you get. In addition, these types of vendors will often use your lack of knowledge against you by promoting a product closely resembling the real thing.
If you have seen “CBD” oil on Amazon or eBay and were wondering if you should purchase it, it's best if you didn't.