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HankronI wish to add one point.
eBay has banned the use of certain autograph authenticators, and certain trading card graders (FGA??). Why is AAA, for one, allowed on eBay, when everyone knows they are a complete scam? And, if they are allowed to flourish, why under the protection of private auctions?
Undoubtedly, the defence of private auctions in this genre is on the order of "In theory, a private action can be used for the such and such legitimate purpose." The problem, is that the 'in theory' rarely if ever materializes on eBay, but the 'in scam' materializes 100 times a day.
I could leave my keys in my car when I park downtown at night, because 'in theory, someone could take the car, have it washed for free and return it leaving a hundred dollar bill on the dashboard.' However, 'in practice', if I left my keys in my car downtown at night, I would be really stupid.