EXHIBIT 32.2

I, A. Mark Young, certify that:

(1)   I have  reviewed  this  quarterly  report on Form 10-Q of E Com  Ventures,
      Inc.;

(2)   Based on my knowledge,  this quarterly  report does not contain any untrue
      statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to
      make the statements made, in light of the  circumstances  under which such
      statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by
      this quarterly report; and

(3)   Based on my  knowledge,  the  financial  statements,  and other  financial
      information  included  in this  quarterly  report,  fairly  present in all
      material respects the financial condition,  results of operations and cash
      flows of the  registrant  as of, and for,  the periods  presented  in this
      quarterly report.

Date:  September 15, 2003

/s/ A. Mark Young
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A. Mark Young
Chief Financial Officer


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