How do you guys deal with situations when minors email you asking questions about purchasing? Do you try to sell to them, or do you shoe them away? I assume minors are allowed to purchase things with parents consent, but how far is too far? What are a vendors legal responsibilities in situations like this?
Tell them to steal their parents credit cards while they are sleeping and pay you, and order twice... Jokes... I get the odd inquiry for my drivers test prod. and usually advise them to get their parents/guardians to look at the site, and buy it together to make sure the parents know it's a trusted site and so they know what "a charge from CLBNK" is on their CC bill...
They should get their parents to make the purchase .. Not really sure if minors can hold a credit card in all countries around the world. It's legal in most european countries, though for minors over 14. Al.
I guess it depends how young we are talking. Under the age of 14, I'd say it's dangerous territory, above that it shouldn't be a problem.
I suppose the best action is to state that "parents are responsible for their childrens online activities" in the terms of service, and make reference to the document when approached by minors. Any negligence should rightfully fall on the parents lack of supervision.