With the disclaimer that I am not a lawyer...
Originally Posted by
Often1
It's not "intrapment" (the word is actually "entrapment") in the least.
Agreed. I once read a very "dumbed down" explanation of entrapment, with pictures and everything.
It really comes down to the fact that it's only entrapment if it makes you do something that you otherwise would not have done.
For example, if United cold-called you and asked if you wanted to buy a GPU, and you agreed, that would likely be entrapment.
However, in this case, you're already searching eBay for upgrades, so it's clear you already had intent to purchase one, whether or not United was the seller.
Originally Posted by
mahasamatman
What fraud? They are only enforcing their rules.
Well, I suspect the point is that if United is advertising a GPU for $400, with no intent to deliver it, that would be fraud. Though I'm certainly not saying I agree with that analysis.