Submitted on Wednesday 20th January 2021
Rejected on Tuesday 16th February 2021
Current status: Rejected
Rejection code: duplicate (see below for details)
Bring an end to “Scalping” products and the reselling of them above RRP
We, the general public and consumer, would like the government to consider options to prevent the “Scalping” of products online. Products that are being purchased unfairly by advanced software, and then re sold above RRP by up to, and above, 50%.
Scalping is not a new issue, it has unfortunately become a popular way for people to abuse software advancements to purchase goods online, and complete transactions faster than the average public can. Apart from preventing the general public being able to purchase products such as PlayStation 5’s online, these scalpers are enjoying huge profits of untaxed income, and have possible links to criminal organisations. A suggested solution would be to prevent, or cap, resale profit above RRP.
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