VIC Australian Consumer Law - Is Hidden Reserve Price in Auction Legal?

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Blueriver22

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There was a hidden reserve price in an online auction. Is it legal under Australian Consumer Law? It wasn't displayed during auction. Only mentioned in global terms and conditions on website.
 

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Not 100%, but fairly sure, it is legal in a general sense.

The merchant's behaviour around the auction may contravene the ACL but much will depend on the facts of each circumstance.