EBay is refusing listings for N95 and N100 masks, hand sanitizer and disinfecting wipes and says it's working to remove listings with inflated prices.
that helps the state prepare for the spread of the coronavirus and includes restrictions on raising prices of consumer goods.
“Californians shouldn’t have to worry about being cheated while dealing with the effects of coronavirus,” state Atty. Gen.“Our state’s price gouging law protects people impacted by an emergency from illegal price gouging on medical supplies, food, gas, and other essential supplies.” Before EBay’s announcement, a 20-pack of Gerson 1730 face masks was available for as much as $148, while a pack of five 2.5-ounce Germ-X hand sanitizer bottles cost $500,Other companies with online marketplaces such as Amazon and Walmart have also struggled to manage price gouging from third-party sellers as the coronavirus spreads and panic swells.“Seriously, @amazon? These prices are absurd,” he wrote, attaching a screenshot of a small bottle of Purell hand sanitizer priced at $79.
Amazon said price gouging is a clear violation of its policies, and noted that it is illegal in some areas — including California. A company representative said it had recently blocked or removed tens of thousands of coronavirus-related listings with inflated prices. “We are disappointed that bad actors are attempting to artificially raise prices on basic need products during a global health crisis,” the Amazon representative said.
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