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What about the poor devil who is trying to make a few quid in a car boot but makes a terrible mistake, or the charity which needs the income?

Your story (ATG No 2406) also highlights another problem with eBay. As soon as a seller thinks something is good because of the knowledge of others he withdraws it – no question of sharing his good luck: he wants every last penny!

Robert Pugh

Carmarthen