_haha_oh_wow_M to micromobility - Ebikes, scooters, longboards: Whatever floats your goat, this is micromobility@lemmy.worldEnglish · 29 days agoeBay announces ban on private sales of electric bicycleselectrek.coexternal-linkmessage-square1fedilinkarrow-up134arrow-down10
arrow-up134arrow-down1external-linkeBay announces ban on private sales of electric bicycleselectrek.co_haha_oh_wow_M to micromobility - Ebikes, scooters, longboards: Whatever floats your goat, this is micromobility@lemmy.worldEnglish · 29 days agomessage-square1fedilink
minus-squareShowroom7561@lemmy.calinkfedilinkEnglisharrow-up7·29 days agoThis is a good move. Private sales can be very hit-and-miss when it comes to potentially risky batteries. Unreported crashes, poor battery maintenance, unseen corrosion, or uncertified battery packs are too easy to buy/sell privately. At least with vetted businesses, there’s some assurance and accountability.
This is a good move. Private sales can be very hit-and-miss when it comes to potentially risky batteries.
Unreported crashes, poor battery maintenance, unseen corrosion, or uncertified battery packs are too easy to buy/sell privately.
At least with vetted businesses, there’s some assurance and accountability.