[Noleafclover]

Someone already mentioned the difference between free-to-download and sony's monetary interest.

That aside, selling an account is to me similar to selling an item. It's something someone put their time into getting in-game which other people wish to pay platinum for so they can enjoy it. Like farming an FBSS.

I could be biased, since I do have something of a vested interest.

I've got to admit, I find the idea of personally buying an account distasteful, but that's a personal preference. I'd want to play the character up, have the experience and memories and friends and knowledge to pass on to the little uns.