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(...) There was an article in the Raleigh (NC) News and Observer within the last two weeks about this. What it said was that "buying to auction" is what is covered, thus, someone auctioning off their old goods is definitely ok. I suspect they also (...) (25 years ago, 15-Dec-99, to lugnet.market.auction)
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(...) Every State has some kind of law or regulation on Auctions. Some states are different than others. Say I live in Maine, but really I am selling from MASS. MASS law says I must have a non-resident licence to auction any item for profit. Really, (...) (25 years ago, 15-Dec-99, to lugnet.market.auction)
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(...) Sorry to say but, Ebay is a server they provide the services we are the ones in control of the auctions we sell. Just like a web page, AOL, ect. is the server. You are the one that controls the page. (25 years ago, 15-Dec-99, to lugnet.market.auction)
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(...) Hmm... Just goes to show how idiotic, ignorant, and totally useless government is when when it is too big, too powerful, and has too much money. "You're under arrest, Mr. Sanburn." "What?!? May I ask why?" "You violated Section 456.98.0898 (...) (25 years ago, 15-Dec-99, to lugnet.off-topic.debate, lugnet.market.auction)
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(...) So pretty much it only applies to eBay powersellers? Not very comforting. I technically live in one state, but currently reside in another. Which state's rules would apply to me? Is it a misrepresentation to list one state in eBay and actually (...) (25 years ago, 15-Dec-99, to lugnet.market.auction)
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