Is couponing and selling illegal?

The short answer is yes. of the Supreme Court wrote that “The purchaser and all subsequent owners are free to use or resell the product just like any other item of personal property, without fear of an infringement lawsuit.”

Is making coupons illegal?

It’s illegal to make copies of coupons. This is considered counterfeiting, and couponers can be prosecuted for doing it. It’s better to have a friend or family member print extra coupons, or simply buy extra papers.

Is it illegal to use a coupon multiple times?

Bad actors may attempt to defraud a business by using promotional codes multiple times. Or they may abuse coupon and return policies to obtain goods for free. Promo abuse is more often a form of intentional friendly fraud — it isn’t always criminal by law.

Why is selling coupons illegal?

Because most all manufacturer coupon redemption policies clearly state that buying and selling coupons voids the value of the coupon, there is no legitimate way to sell coupons that have value.

Is it illegal to resell retail items?

Generally, it’s not illegal to resell an item that you have legitimately purchased. Once you have purchased something at retail it is yours to do with as you choose. Manufacturers tend to have little or no control over a product past the first customer they sell to.

Is it legal to sell coupons online?

There is no type of legislation that I know of that says this kind of service is illegal. However, what the Federal Trade Commission states is, “Selling or transferring coupons to a third party violates most manufacturers’ coupon redemption policies — and usually voids the coupon.”

Is it illegal to buy stuff and sell it for more?

Is it illegal to buy wholesale and resell?

Yes, it is legal to buy wholesale and resell. In order to do so, you must have a wholesale license and a business license that corresponds with your type of company. For example, if you only sell online, you’ll need an eCommerce business license.