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      03-23-2008, 08:30 PM   #297
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Originally Posted by ArtPE View Post
according to US law the deal is not consumated nor the contract entered into until the SELLER accepts the deal, period...
and even then it's not a 'done deal'

that's why why both parties sign the contract...up to that point it's a negotiation and either party may back out...ebay is not the legal definition of an 'auction'...

between that and the 'mistake' defense, he's got a rough road to hoe...
the dealer will never be forced in court to sell, but he may choose to compromise to avoid the bad PR...
You're incorrect. Ebay auctions are legal and binding. Regarding the seller accepting and/or "signing" the contract, the seller effective does just that when they enter into the auction. The seller is, in fact, legally obligated here and the OP has a very strong case.
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