Oppose Retail Crime Legislation that Discriminates Against Internet Commerce
Many large retail stores are lobbying Congress to pass a new “stolen goods” law to force eBay sellers to disclose sensitive personal information on the Internet, including a seller’s actual name, business address and phone number on every listing.
The legislation would also require operators of Internet marketplaces to investigate sellers for stolen goods whenever big retailers raise questions about the price of an eBay seller’s merchandise. These investigations would allow big retailers to grind online marketplaces to a halt.
While retail theft is a serious problem that needs to be addressed, this type of legislation is not the solution. It unfairly—and wrongly—targets online marketplaces like eBay and singles out Internet-enabled sellers like you.
Defend your business—and your rights. Contact a Member of Congress today and tell them to reject such retailer-biased, stolen goods laws.
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