What's this?? Anyone else receive this?
cspeier1
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-- Original Message -----
From: <ended@ebay.com>
To: <cspeier@media-net.net>
Sent: Monday, November 01, 2004 10:30 PM
Subject: VeRO NOTICE: eBay Listing(s) Removed - VeRO Program
> Dear Chad L Speier (cspeier@media-net.net),
>
> **PLEASE READ THIS IMPORTANT EMAIL REGARDING YOUR LISTING(S)**
>
> We would like to let you know that we removed your listing:
>
>
> 5134927310 HOF 1984 Dan Marino Rookie #123 GAI, PSA, BGS
> 5134927887 HOF 1977 Steve Largent Rookie GAI, PSA, BGS
> 5134928083 HOF 1978 Tony Dorsett Rookie GAI, PSA, BGS
>
>
>
> because the trademark rights owner notified us, under penalty of perjury,
that your listing misuses their brand name or trademark.
>
> We have credited any associated fees to your account. We have also
notified the bidders that the listing was removed, and that they are not
obligated to complete the transaction.
>
> If you relist this or any other similar items on eBay, your account likely
will be suspended.
>
> If you believe your listing was ended in error, or have questions
regarding the removal of this listing, please contact the rights owner
directly at:
>
> Professional Sports Authenticators (PSA)
> annabelle@collectors.com
>
> eBay is available to answer questions, but since it is the rights owner
that requested the removal of your listings, we encourage you to contact
them first.
>
> For more information on the VeRO Program, and a list of rights owner About
Me pages, please visit:
>
> http://pages.ebay.com/help/confidence/vero-removed-listing.html
> http://pages.ebay.com/help/community/vero-aboutme.html
>
> Thank you for your cooperation.
>
> Regards,
>
> Customer Support (Trust and Safety Department)
> eBay Inc
It's real, I'm not sure what the problem is. Has anyone else had this done to them?
Chad
From: <ended@ebay.com>
To: <cspeier@media-net.net>
Sent: Monday, November 01, 2004 10:30 PM
Subject: VeRO NOTICE: eBay Listing(s) Removed - VeRO Program
> Dear Chad L Speier (cspeier@media-net.net),
>
> **PLEASE READ THIS IMPORTANT EMAIL REGARDING YOUR LISTING(S)**
>
> We would like to let you know that we removed your listing:
>
>
> 5134927310 HOF 1984 Dan Marino Rookie #123 GAI, PSA, BGS
> 5134927887 HOF 1977 Steve Largent Rookie GAI, PSA, BGS
> 5134928083 HOF 1978 Tony Dorsett Rookie GAI, PSA, BGS
>
>
>
> because the trademark rights owner notified us, under penalty of perjury,
that your listing misuses their brand name or trademark.
>
> We have credited any associated fees to your account. We have also
notified the bidders that the listing was removed, and that they are not
obligated to complete the transaction.
>
> If you relist this or any other similar items on eBay, your account likely
will be suspended.
>
> If you believe your listing was ended in error, or have questions
regarding the removal of this listing, please contact the rights owner
directly at:
>
> Professional Sports Authenticators (PSA)
> annabelle@collectors.com
>
> eBay is available to answer questions, but since it is the rights owner
that requested the removal of your listings, we encourage you to contact
them first.
>
> For more information on the VeRO Program, and a list of rights owner About
Me pages, please visit:
>
> http://pages.ebay.com/help/confidence/vero-removed-listing.html
> http://pages.ebay.com/help/community/vero-aboutme.html
>
> Thank you for your cooperation.
>
> Regards,
>
> Customer Support (Trust and Safety Department)
> eBay Inc
It's real, I'm not sure what the problem is. Has anyone else had this done to them?
Chad
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Since it is not likely that the card was graded by GAI, PSA and BGS, right?
You were basically spamming the auction title and seem to have gotten caught.
I for one am glad if thats what they are doing. I hate searching for PSA cards to only find one that the seller thinks should be sent to PSA but has not actually been graded despite the "PSA 10" in the title.
Current Sets in Progress:
1956 Topps Master Set PSA 6 or better
1978 Topps PSA 9 or 10
1981 Donruss Golf PSA 9 or 10
1989 Upper Deck PSA 9 or 10
Nolan Ryan Master Set
Pete Rose Master Set
......"GAI, PSA, BGS".......
Well, um, exactly who was it graded by? Are you offering three cards in each auction?
If not, at a minimum, it's keyword spamming and search manipulation.
Perhaps the grading companies are tiring of everyone using their names to sell cards which have no association to the grading company whatsoever.
Go figure.
Please enlighten....
MRyanF and hodges14 are correct. The problem is that you were keyword spamming.
Search Manipulation and Keyword Spamming
Search manipulation is any practice that results in searches on eBay returning irrelevant listings or that otherwise inhibits a user's ability to accurately locate specific items. It is a violation of eBay policy and may result in item removal or suspension of the eBay member. This violation most often consists of the use of brand names or other inappropriate "keywords" for the purpose of gaining attention or diverting users to a listing. Search manipulation is unfair to members who may be searching for a specific item and receive inaccurate search results. Users often are confused and frustrated by such tactics. Certain uses of brand names may also constitute trademark infringement and could expose sellers to legal liability.
Chad
No offense to the particular offender,
but it's nice to know we board members
are not the only eBay cops!
"All evil needs to triumph is for good men to do nothing."
Well maybe not 100, how about 82.. LINK
<< <i>It would like to see eBay shut down T.J. Schwartz for keyword spamming. >>
I'm guessing the other companies are not as diligent as PSA regarding trademarking. Since TJ's card is PSA slabbed, PSA would have no problem with him.
I'd like to shut him down for grabbing a Koufax card I wanted about 3 months ago before I could get it!!!!
Chad - hope you can let this go; there are a zillion speeders out there, but you're the one who got stopped. Let it go, man.
"All evil needs to triumph is for good men to do nothing."
<< <i>Well maybe not 100, how about 82.. LINK >>
Actually, it's closer to 1037 listings.
Not a problem.. I just wish the playing field was equal, that's all. I'm glad they emailed the buyers. I just never seen it before and I've purchased and sold many cards on Ebay. I learned a lesson, Never happen again!
<< <i>I'm guessing the other companies are not as diligent as PSA regarding trademarking. Since TJ's card is PSA slabbed, PSA would have no problem with him. >>
I agree. However, TJ does it with GAI cards also. Here's an example: Link
I can't really blame you at all.....it IS done all over eBay.
eBay's new motto:
"EBay - We Have Rules, Well..... Sometimes. For Some People. Try Your Luck!"
Not your fault, you were just mimicking the market, which any good seller does, and who could blame you for that?
If eBay would put a stop to KWS, maybe when I search for something I could actually find it.
hodges14
<< <i> because the trademark rights owner notified us, under penalty of perjury,
that your listing misuses their brand name or trademark...
>
> If you believe your listing was ended in error, or have questions
regarding the removal of this listing, please contact the rights owner
directly at:
>
> Professional Sports Authenticators (PSA)
> annabelle@collectors.com
>>
<< <i>
"EBay - We Have Rules, Well..... Sometimes. For Some People. Try Your Luck!"
>>
sounds similar to a message board i know of..