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Nice pyramid scheme working here... I think?
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...m=558644 8159
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I wouldn't classify it as a pyramid scheme, but something tells me she is walking a VERY fine line of operating a lottery.
All it will take is some agressive state attorney general to push the issue and this type of listing would go POOF.
Ya gotta give her credit for coming up with it though.
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Wow, just wow
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I wonder what the rules would be? On the lottery and on ebay? Makes one wonder.
Originally Posted by packratsattic
I wouldn't classify it as a pyramid scheme, but something tells me she is walking a VERY fine line of operating a lottery.
All it will take is some agressive state attorney general to push the issue and this type of listing would go POOF.
Ya gotta give her credit for coming up with it though.
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Hmm....isn't this way too much like running a numbers racket?
I'd expect the Illinois Attorney General's office would shut it down if told.
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And the big winner happened to be a newbie who just happened to register the same day?!?
Edited to add: I'd trust this seller.
Another one of their past auctions.
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The "Everything Else > Mystery Auctions" subcategory is loaded with stuff like this. I've never been quite sure what's going on there or why eBay even allows it.
snow
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There's even a Mystery Poop Auction
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