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Re: States Go After Online Auctions; $1000 fines
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lugnet.market.auction
Date: 
Wed, 15 Dec 1999 13:10:55 GMT
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In lugnet.market.auction, Ben Roller writes:
> In lugnet.market.auction, Jim Piccuito writes:
> > I believe that these laws are only for auctions trying to make big profit.
> 
> 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 ship from another?
> 
> Ben Roller

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, untill they change the writing and include online auctions we
are okay. If anything ever did happen, there is a enough legislative power to
fight it.

Jim Piccuito



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  Re: States Go After Online Auctions; $1000 fines
 
(...) 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 (...) (27 years ago, 15-Dec-99, to lugnet.market.auction)

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