Liability for selling electronics on eBay
<p>Say I want to sell my computer on eBay. I'll make a profit and report the profit to state/IRS. No problem there.</p>

<p>What happens if the buyer makes a claim that it fried his cat or any personal injury / property damage claim? Am I personally liable in that they could sue and I could lose my car, etc.? Or is there a limit to potential liability?</p>

<p>Thank you!</p>

<p>If this is a computer that you built/made then yes you could be liable. You need insurance.</p>

<p>If this is a computer that you resold as part of a business undertaking then yes you could be liable - in general, you would have a claim on your supplier. You need insurance.</p>

<p>If this is the sale of second-hand goods in a private not for business way then you would generally not be liable.</p>

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