[geeks] eBay question

[Phil Stracchino]

Dan Sikorski wrote:
> Or, as mentioned by others on the list, if you don't like it, don't 
> bid.  But don't claim that it is a violation of law or claim that ebay 
> is a mass organization of racketeering or fraud.  I assure you that it 
> is not.  I'm sure that Sotheby's and ebay have teams of lawyers that are 
> sure that they are not racketeering.

I agree it is not fraudulent.  However, I still feel it is deceptive.
It amounts to advertising something for sale at a starting price you
know up front you have no intention of ever honoring, while concealing
that fact from the buyer.

It's legal, sure.  I still think it's unethical.


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