Med, the sellers would have realized a portion of the "inflated" price as well as the agent.
Seems like a "win win" to me.
Ever heard of caveat emptor?
Just because PT Barnum was correct, this does not call for the Government to save people from themselves?
Or does it?
Mary Poppins anyone?

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