Bring in legislation to tackle "scalpers"

Rejected 21 signatures

What the petition asks

Scalpers use automated software (bots) to buyup stock for highly sought items, then use resale sites, such as eBay and StockX to resell those products at inflated prices. Scalpers don't add any value to the product or provide any additional service. They just prevent genuine customers buying at RRP.

This is a form of extortion. During lockdown, they bought up hand wash and disinfectants. At Christmas they buy toys. They are a scourge to supply and demand.
I ask for new legislation banning the use of bots on retail sites and to fine companies who facilitate scalpers by letting them resell the items they've prevented anyone else buying.

Why it was rejected

There was already a petition about this issue. Duplicates are rejected so signatures collect in one place.

You may wish to sign this petition calling for the same action: Prevent/deter the buying and reselling of goods/services at inflated prices.

Timeline

21 Nov 2020	Petition opened for signatures
21 Dec 2020	Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 21

Status Rejected

Rejected 21 Dec 2020

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