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For those buying on Ebay in California, beware. If you buy something on the auction giant that isn’t advertised properly, theres no guarantee of getting the money back.
“In the latest judicial message of “buyer beware” on Internet shopping, the U.S. 9th Circuit Court of Appeals said a federal district court in Northern California properly decided it didn’t have jurisdiction to require a Wisconsin classic car seller to abide by this state’s consumer protection laws.” per the Los Angeles Times
Recently, a car was sold on Ebay that was advertised as being in good condition, no rust, etc. The buyer spent over $30,000 only to find out when it was delivered from out of state that the condition was actually really terrible and the car wouldn’t even start. Then they went to file suit in federal district court claiming the breach of the California Consumer Protection Act among other claims.
Once in court, the judge ruled against the plaintiff stating that since the seller was not intending to sell specifically to Californians, state law could not be involved.
Lesson? If youre going to spend that much money on any auction site, be sure without a shadow of a doubt that what youre buying is what its supposed to be. Also, check the laws for your state!
