Internet companies cite safety, privacy concerns Retailers pushing the bipartisan effort on the Hill April 29, 2021 10:46 AM By Megan R. Wilson A proposal to curtail counterfeit and stolen goods being sold on the web provoked a pitched battle on Capitol Hill, with manufacturers and brick-and-mortar retailers squaring off with marketplaces such as Amazon.com Inc., Etsy Inc., and eBay Inc.. The high-powered lobbying fight is over a measure (S. 936) that would require third-party marketplaces â internet platforms that connect sellers to buyers â to verify the identity and provide transparency about high-volume sellers. Theyâre defined as those who sell more than 200 new items in a year, earning them a total of $5,000 or more.