It's Caveat Vendor at EBay France

[mandy]

A French court hit an eBay auctioneer with thousands of euros in fines, highlighting legal uncertainties for millions of online vendors across the country.

Experts agree the case highlights serious ambiguities in France's commercial code that have created some surprising risks for online auctioneers here.

Whether or not you are considered a commercial vendor largely hinges on a sometimes-subjective test French courts apply on a case-by-case basis...

full article: http://www.wirednews.com/news/technology..._tophead_2

[bargainbloodhound]

Does he or she sell things on a regular basis while taking measures to make profits and using the proceeds to make a living?

That is about the same standard that is used in the US to decide whether its a business or hobby.