@article{(Open Science Index):https://publications.waset.org/pdf/7916, title = {The Exclusion of Consumer Rights in e-Auctions – Is an e-Auction Really an Auction at all?}, author = {Trish O'Sullivan}, country = {}, institution = {}, abstract = {This paper considers the exclusion of consumer rights by the New Zealand Consumer Guarantees Act 1993 in eauctions. The paper asserts that the absence of an individual auctioneer conducting each e-auction means that e-auctions may not be auctions at all. The paper also questions the justification for excluding consumer rights in e-auctions because the rationale for excluding consumer rights in traditional auctions does not fit with e-auctions due to the significant differences in the sale processes. The paper recommends reform by way of statutory amendment. }, journal = {International Journal of Economics and Management Engineering}, volume = {4}, number = {6}, year = {2010}, pages = {1135 - 1140}, ee = {https://publications.waset.org/pdf/7916}, url = {https://publications.waset.org/vol/42}, bibsource = {https://publications.waset.org/}, issn = {eISSN: 1307-6892}, publisher = {World Academy of Science, Engineering and Technology}, index = {Open Science Index 42, 2010}, }