Is it legal to sell stuff by auction on Trademe when you don't actually posses the article on sale?
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Is it legal to sell stuff by auction on Trademe when you don't actually posses the article on sale?
Deus ex ukulele
Is this a trick question or a confession?
"Standing on your mother's corpse you told me that you'd wait forever." [Bryan Adams: Summer of 69]
Just faidin away!
No, I bought something and now have to wait while the vendor procures the item!
Deus ex ukulele
Hmmm. That's OK then. It's only potentially illegal.Originally Posted by oldrider
"Standing on your mother's corpse you told me that you'd wait forever." [Bryan Adams: Summer of 69]
Hardcore Biker
Its illegal and called 'Drop Shipping'...pm the auction to TM
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Deus ex ukulele
What's the difference between that an a bike shop that accepts payment for a bike that it's ordered or awaiting from a distributor, or for a helmet on indent?
"Standing on your mother's corpse you told me that you'd wait forever." [Bryan Adams: Summer of 69]
Hardcore Biker
Probably not alot but its a Tm rule.....maybe its to do with it being an online auction and not a face to face transaction with an actual business...not sure but good question anyways
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NEDWN VIII
Come on John, you knew that Busty Bobby wouldn't be ready for another few weeks, yet you still bid....
Hardcore Biker
Criminal offence of 'Obtains by Deception'... the deception is leading the purchaser to believe you have the item for sale when the transaction is completed as opposed to being able to get the item... It used to be called False Pretences. But if it's a great deal and the seller comes through... buyers choice. There a saying "Caveat Emptor" or buyer beware... internet auctions are far from safe.
Hardcore Biker
The difference is that the purchaser enters the transaction knowing the bike is on order so there is no falsehood or deception whereas in an auction the seller is purporting to have the item in the sellers possession.
Just faidin away!
Firstly I don't feel threatened but I was surprised when the seller told me there would be a delay while he got the goods from his supplier!
I was unaware of this and had no reason to think that he did not actually hold possession of the goods on offer!
Caveat Emptor accepted, I am just trying to clarify the Trademe situation.
This is the second time that that has happened, the first was when I bought my bike, I had to wait 3 months for the side boxes and the bike had been advertised as complete!
Forum whore
I would suggest that you hold payment untill the seller has the goods, in fact if you can pic up the goods , go for payment on pick up.
In that way at the worst you still keep your money.
Hardcore Biker
It's legal but it's against their terms and conditions.Is it legal to sell stuff by auction on Trademe when you don't actually posses the article on sale?
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Um that would be called Non TradeMe "Drop Shipping"
Forum whore
Bike shop, you know who you are dealing with, and where they are. Trademe, who knows. Hence, Tradme rule that you must be in possession of the article . Not always religiously observed, but inherently sensible. Too easy otherwise for a crook to put up a bunch of auctions , demand the money, fob off delivery until he's cleaned up, then disappear.
Not illegal though. Just a breach of Trademe terms, all they can do is ban him.
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