I wandered onto eBay three weeks ago as a newbie, bought a bargain Ti powerbook, never saw the goods
and lost all my money. Am I responsible for not knowing how things worked, or the website for not warning me?
I know it sounds cruel, but to a large degree, yes, you are responsible. Ebay, as with any sort of used marketplace, is "buyer beware." It's up to you to do the research, to figure out how the game is played and to accept that there are only two people involved in the transaction - you and the scammer.
Ebay has nothing to do with it, other than to provide a forum. They do provide tools and information to reduce your chances of getting scammed, but ultimately, they are not responsible.
BTW, I'm not talking from any "holier than thou" viewpoint. I've been scammed myself. Lost $3000, not on Ebay, but in my very own home. Nothing at fault but my eagerness to buy and a shady satellite salesman.
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