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What do you mean I can't sell my gold-plated ivory-billed woodpecker?
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Chris Schults |
30 Jun 2006 |
Gristmill |
| As Google continues its march towards global domination with the launch of Google Checkout, Gristmillers can sleep soundly tonight knowing that the following prohibited items can't be sold/bought via the new service: Endangered species: Plants, animals or other organisms (including product derivatives) in danger of extinction Precious metals: Bulk sales of rare, scarce, or valuable metals The fact the former has to be listed is depressing. Luckily it will be a ... |
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| Topics: business, endangered species, shopping, websites (all these topics) |
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