Based on a few posts on Reddit by a consignor who corresponded with Rick -
https://www.reddit.com/r/PokeInvesti..._site_by_rick/
Sounds like Rick is trying to finalize a new deal with eBay to get back on there ASAP. Told the consignor - "'we are in the middle of doing a deal with eBay we already have your items pictured and described so we can post to eBay fairly quickly with your permission please let me know if this works for you thanks, rick"