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Information Technology News eBay: archaic trading laws are harming EU consumers
Information Technology News eBay: archaic trading laws are harming EU consumers | eBay: archaic trading laws are harming EU consumers |
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| by Davey Winder | |
| Tuesday, 24 June 2008 | |
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Page 2 of 2 There seems little doubt that the existing regulatory
framework is, indeed, archaic and long overdue an overhaul. Market
segmentation within the European Union benefits nobody but those
business able to charge different prices in different member states for
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Until that happens, consumers will continue to be hamstrung in their search for savings. The European Union has been instrumental in breaking down borders between member states, allowing free movement of people between countries. So why let last century laws hold back real freedom of trade? eBay will argue that business models have to adapt to suit changing times and changing economic concepts. The BBC quotes eBay's Head of EU Liaison, Paloma Castro, as stating "certain brands want to close down online distribution channels, at this stage we just want to raise awareness with consumers that they aren't getting the best deal." For once, and this doesn't happen all that often, I am firmly on the side of both eBay and the EU... |
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