A public auction implies that traders and consumers
attend or are given the possibility to attend the auction
in person. The goods or services are offered by the trader
to the consumer through a bidding procedure authorised
by law in some Member States, to offer goods or services
at public sale. The successful bidder is bound to purchase
the goods or services. The use of online platforms for
auction purposes which are at the disposal of consumers
and traders should not be considered as a public auction
within the meaning of this Directive