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eBay: Not Everything Needs to Be Auctioned

Compared to fixed price format sales, auctions are nearly as exciting as gambling and are more fair, at least when properly regulated.
The online auction site eBay should do more to protect its members from the abuses of a one-way "feedback" system where buyers can blackmail sellers and unscrupulous Paypal users can claim "item not received" and receive a refund without proper investigation.
Member history can easily be developed with the use of a fair "transaction rating system". US government agencies use similar systems. Buyer and seller performance levels should be as visible as the hood ornament on your car.
A secure and safe online marketplace would be universally welcomed.