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I think most people would have no problem saying something like "eBay sells iphone screen protectors", even though that is not (techncally) correct.



But if the US Government decided to tax sales of iphone screen protectors Ebay would not be responsible for direct payment of the tax. Ebay could facilitate the collection of the tax, but in the end it is up to the seller to to take responsibility.




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