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Originally Posted by ArtPE
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...
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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.