Politicians Attack Yard Sales

Per the CPSC, it is now illegal for even people selling recalled items at yard sales. Fines will be up to $100,000 per item and a maximum of $15,000,000 total per infraction. The CPSC makes it
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very clear that people making money at yard sales are responsible for knowing the long list of items that you’re not allowed to sell. Even hairdryers that aren’t up to CPSC standards will be subject to a $100,000 fine. (small list from CPSC)

While getting my haircut last week, I noticed an old fashion shaver hanging on the wall. When I asked where she got it, she said her husband found the old antique at a yard sale. Now I’m wondering if it’s legal to sell antiques at a yard sale?

The government is trying to do something good. But everytime it tries, it creates more problems. The more they try to help [control], the more our freedoms are diminished. After the Constituion was signed, A lady asked Dr. Franklin "Well Doctor what have we got a republic or a monarchy?"

"A republic" replied Franklin. "If you can keep it".




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