by eBookWriter » Wed Apr 07, 2004 3:33 pm
Just a wonder . . . does this eBook have resale rights? Many eBooks are sold with resale rights. Sometimes you have to pay extra for them, but sometimes not. If this seller owns resale rights, and there were no restrictions on how much one has to charge, then it's not really a crime to resell on eBay,
It's a different story, however, if that person has no right to resell. In the description of the eBook, there should be a mention of whether the seller has those rights. If there is no such mention, and this isn't the original author selling the eBook, this person could be in a lot of trouble if reported.
I've bought a ton of eBooks. Some have resale rights and some don't. I haven't tried reselling any as of yet. But, I am thinking of putting together a CD to offer on eBay with some of those I do have rights for.
Again, check the description. If you bought the book yourself, and know for certain that there are no resale rights, you should alert the author. Alert eBay as well, but definitely alert the author.