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September 25, 2005
eBay Consignment Stores Kicked In The Teeth
In August, the owner of an eBay consignment store was searched, handcuffed and arrested by police in Traverse City, Michigan. Steve Swaney, owner of the The Drop Spot, was charged for refusing to fingerprint his customers, as required by law of pawn shops and other 'second hand stores'. Swaney argued that since the store doesn't own the items it lists on eBay, they aren't subject to such laws.
In September, a judge ruled against the consignment store by refusing its request to drop the motion against them. The owner has given up his fight, due strictly to finances. He says his 11 month old store has already spent $5,000 and cannot afford to do more.
This is a tough blow for eBay consignment stores. Customers will most likely think twice about dropping off items if they are forced to be fingerprinted. I know I personally wouldn't co-operate with such a request. Big Brother is alive and well.
Posted by SydneyJohnston at September 25, 2005 7:00 PM
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