Did you ever open a strangers auction ...........

melikecoins

Did you ever open a strangers auction on ebay and have your work stare back at you from the page?
I just opened an auction for a 68 proof set and there was my picture. The guy had stolen my picture!
This is getting to be to much.
I have seem post here about people highjacking rare item pictures to put in their (not so rare items or just to scam someone for a quick payment) auctions.
But to steal my 1968 Proof set picture PLEASE!
Glen

GaCoinGuy

Heres whatya gotta do.........almost any photo editing software will allow it too.........in large open letters(so as to not obscure the coins), put your name across in a diagonal line...............should prevent that...........or if they link directly to the pic(where ever you have it posted from) change the picture to something really off the wall.

ursabear

Good advice GCC,

I host all my pictures from my little web site so that I can change them if I need to. You can't change the iPix pictures, but you can change the ones that you link directly through your auction page's HTML.

Russ

Yep, and mine was also garden variety low value coins.

Russ, NCNE

Tassa

I've had that happen before. I politely emailed the seller and told him that he was using my picture. I also told him that I did not mind, but suggested he ask for permission if he wanted to borrow any more pictures from other sellers as others may not be as understanding.
He emailed me back and was very apologetic. I really think he was sincere. He was new to selling on Ebay and I don't think he realized that it could be a problem.

melikecoins

Thanks for the advice
Glen

Duncan

You Selfish, inconsiderate, moaning minnie.......The guy may not have a camera or maybe your pic is just better than he can produce. What is your problem...? Where are you injured as a result of his borrowing of your pic...? God there are some SAD people around...Get a life

kranky

My, Duncan, that certainly seemed to hit a nerve with you.

Russ

<< <i>What is your problem...? >>



Our problem would be a dislike for thieves.

Russ, NCNE

K6AZ

The problem is, picture thieves have no idea how much work it is to image coins. Or maybe they do, and are just lazy. I am waiting for the day when someone decides to link directly to one of my images. I have all sorts of nice pictures I can replace the coin with!