A third-party seller in Australia caught the attention of customers after it posted an at home tattoo kit on the Big W website.
The product, which came with a working tattoo gun and needles, was advertised without age verification checks.
A user on social media questioned the seller’s age limit.
They noted that it would be frightening for a 14-year-old boy to buy one and try it on his 10-year-old sister. Another user said that it could be used by students to get DIY ear piercings and prison tattoos.
Tattoos are illegal in Australia for people under 18 years old in the states of NSW and the ACT.
In Queensland, South Australia, Tasmania, and Victoria, it’s against the law to get one. A spokesperson for Big W noted that the company did not purchase the kits.
The spokesperson for Big W noted that the company’s marketplace for third-party sellers was designed to allow trusted individuals to sell their products.
Unfortunately, the seller’s tattoo kit was not categorized correctly. It was removed from the site and no orders had been placed.
The spokesperson also said that the company regularly reviews the products of its third-party sellers to ensure that they meet the company’s safety and health standards.
Some customers said that Big W should take a more responsible approach when it comes to its third-party sellers. They noted that the company should ensure that the products it sells are of good quality and do not violate its policies.
According to one of the customers, third-party sellers are often able to gain a foothold in the market by using their own trademarks and logos to sell their goods. This practice, which they referred to as “passing off,” occurs when a trademark is used to imply that the product or service is similar to a brand.