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Ebay seller lifts MY photo then apologizes for how "crappy" it is!!!

gecko109gecko109 Posts: 8,231 ✭
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Here is a current auction on ebay:

http://cgi.ebay.com/1996-BU-GOLD-PANDA-1-10-OZ-COIN-15TH-ANNIVERSERY-W-COA_W0QQitemZ270281791511QQihZ017QQcategoryZ545QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem


Here is a coin that I photographed and sold last week:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=120308531130&ssPageName=STRK:MESO:IT&ih=002


Notice any resemblence? I emailed the seller and said "Its nice you liked MY photo enough to steal it without my permission, but it would have been nice if you had asked first". What else can/should I do if anything? Should I just consider this to be flattery and ,let it go, or have the auction nuked?
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  • gecko109gecko109 Posts: 8,231 ✭
    image Just read the description....."sorry for the crappy picture"....Now im pissed!!!
  • savoyspecialsavoyspecial Posts: 7,322 ✭✭✭✭
    image

    www.brunkauctions.com

  • adamlaneusadamlaneus Posts: 6,969 ✭✭✭
    At the bottom of this persons listing, you will find a link called "Report this item".

    Reason: "Copying of your listing"

    Detailed Reason: "Someone copied text or pictures from another eBay user"

  • lcoopielcoopie Posts: 8,874 ✭✭✭✭✭
    In my opinion, if the coin is purchased, so goes the photo.

    After all the seller should be happy that someone bought their coin
    and since you want to please your customer, I think it's OK in that circumstance.

    Legally, the photo is still yours, but I would not care myself.
    LCoopie = Les
  • BroadstruckBroadstruck Posts: 30,497 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    To Err Is Human.... To Collect Err's Is Just Too Much Darn Tootin Fun!
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  • messydeskmessydesk Posts: 20,463 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i>At the bottom of this persons listing, you will find a link called "Report this item".

    Reason: "Copying of your listing"

    Detailed Reason: "Someone copied text or pictures from another eBay user" >>


    I'll second that. Not a power screwer, so eBay might take action. His star score is dangerously close to being banned from selling, too.
    John
    Keeper of the VAM Catalog • Professional Coin Imaging • Prime Number Set • World Coins in Early America • British Trade Dollars • Variety Attribution
  • BlackBeardBlackBeard Posts: 1,064 ✭
    Link to Current Auction


    Link to OP's Auction.
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  • jessewvujessewvu Posts: 5,065 ✭✭✭✭✭
    File a report with ebay and send him an email stating that you are going to sue the pants off of him image

    If eBay acts in time, they will pull his listing.

    I sent him an email:

    Hi,
    This coin looks a lot like another I was bidding on about a week ago, are you the original owner of the coin and is that a picture of the exact coin for sale? Thanks, I look forward to bidding (I did not win the last one).

  • adamlaneusadamlaneus Posts: 6,969 ✭✭✭
    It is unfortunate that they submitted your picture in such a way that you cannot change it.

    I host my pictures from my website. If someone was stupid enough to link to one of my pictures from my website in their auction (and I knew it), I would have some fun at their expense.

  • savoyspecialsavoyspecial Posts: 7,322 ✭✭✭✭
    did he right click the mouse and capture the photo that way or is he direct linking it from your photobucket (or other) account??


    if its the latter then you can have some real fun here......just switch the photos on him

    www.brunkauctions.com

  • gecko109gecko109 Posts: 8,231 ✭
    I WAS going to just let it slide until I read his item description. The jagoff steals MY photo, then apologizes for how crappy it is!!!! The nerve!!!
  • savoyspecialsavoyspecial Posts: 7,322 ✭✭✭✭
    Adam and i must think alike.....i believe we were typing that at the same moment

    www.brunkauctions.com

  • messydeskmessydesk Posts: 20,463 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i>If someone was stupid enough to link to one of my pictures from my website in their auction (and I knew it), I would have some fun at their expense. >>


    I did that once. Had the buyer offering free shipping and a year's supply of Oxy Clean as an apology for stealing a photo.
    John
    Keeper of the VAM Catalog • Professional Coin Imaging • Prime Number Set • World Coins in Early America • British Trade Dollars • Variety Attribution
  • gecko109gecko109 Posts: 8,231 ✭
    Was my photo really THAT crappy?image
  • IGWTIGWT Posts: 4,975 ✭
    So . . . do you accept his apology?
  • adamlaneusadamlaneus Posts: 6,969 ✭✭✭


    << <i>Was my photo really THAT crappy?image >>



    No. Your photo is fine. I know a little bit about crappy eBay photos.

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  • gecko109gecko109 Posts: 8,231 ✭


    << <i>So . . . do you accept his apology? >>




    He/she/it hasnt gotten back to me yet. Regardless of an apology, I have reported it as a violation. Like I said, it was no big deal really until I read his description about the "crappy picture". Damn that stings!
  • pcgs69pcgs69 Posts: 4,377 ✭✭✭✭


    << <i>Was my photo really THAT crappy?image >>



    Your photo was lovely and as satisfying as a fluffy kitten.
  • adamlaneusadamlaneus Posts: 6,969 ✭✭✭


    << <i>

    << <i>Was my photo really THAT crappy?image >>



    Your photo was lovely and as satisfying as a fluffy kitten. >>



    Stop tempting me.

    image

  • smokincoinsmokincoin Posts: 2,636 ✭✭✭


    << <i>image Just read the description....."sorry for the crappy picture"....Now im pissed!!! >>


    Sorry, but that's funny as hell!image
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  • gecko109gecko109 Posts: 8,231 ✭
    Here is the photo....not my very best effort to be sure, but "crappy" IS kinda harsh. Especially when the guy who steals it, then uses it then apologizes for how bad the photo is.

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  • jessewvujessewvu Posts: 5,065 ✭✭✭✭✭
    No, THIS is a fluffy kitten. It probably feels like gecko does.

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  • SUMORADASUMORADA Posts: 4,797 ✭


    It was good enough to steal................I would take that as a compliment.......kind of. image






























































































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  • gecko109gecko109 Posts: 8,231 ✭
    Pretty close Jesse!image
  • jessewvujessewvu Posts: 5,065 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Well shoot. Now all he has to do is copy those, shrink them down, and put his name on them, he's good as gold (sorry for the pun)
  • kryptonitecomicskryptonitecomics Posts: 9,185 ✭


    << <i>

    << <i>Was my photo really THAT crappy?image >>



    No. Your photo is fine. I know a little bit about crappy eBay photos.

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    image >>





    OMG...too funny image


    and no your picture wasn't crappy....the color looks pretty good as does the focus so it's plenty good enough for ebay as this joker proved image
    Kryptonitecomics Ebay Auctions
  • adamlaneusadamlaneus Posts: 6,969 ✭✭✭
    There Will Be Blood. Let the rending commence

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  • gecko109gecko109 Posts: 8,231 ✭
    Here is the seller's response hot off the presses:


    Dear metalman109,

    PHIL,I TOOK THIS PICTURE OFF OF MYSPACE,IF YOU LOOK ON THE WEB AND DO A SEARCH,THEY ARE ALL OVER THE PLACE,SO IN RIGHTS,IT IS PUBLIC DOMAIN,WHATS YOUR PROBLEM ANYWAY????????/




    This guy really is a jagoff!
  • jessewvujessewvu Posts: 5,065 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i>Here is the seller's response hot off the presses:

    Dear metalman109,

    PHIL,I TOOK THIS PICTURE OFF OF MYSPACE,IF YOU LOOK ON THE WEB AND DO A SEARCH,THEY ARE ALL OVER THE PLACE,SO IN RIGHTS,IT IS PUBLIC DOMAIN,WHATS YOUR PROBLEM ANYWAY????????/

    This guy really is a jagoff! >>



    image LMAO, that's top notch. I think that guy has a bamboo shoot lodged on the back side of his coin.
  • IGWTIGWT Posts: 4,975 ✭
    So . . . do you accept his apology?

    He/she/it hasnt gotten back to me yet. Regardless of an apology, I have reported it as a violation. Like I said, it was no big deal really until I read his description about the "crappy picture". Damn that stings!

    I'm talking about his apology for the lousy photo.
  • BroadstruckBroadstruck Posts: 30,497 ✭✭✭✭✭
    image
    To Err Is Human.... To Collect Err's Is Just Too Much Darn Tootin Fun!
  • jessewvujessewvu Posts: 5,065 ✭✭✭✭✭
    He responded to my email too:

    Dear jessewvu,

    YES,I AM THE ORIGINAL OWNER,I PURCHASED IT IN 1996 WHEN THE ATLANTA OLYMPICS WERE IN MY TOWN,IT IS SEALED,NEVER TOUCHED-OPENED,AS MINTED BY THE CHINESE GOVERMENT..THANKS!!
  • gecko109gecko109 Posts: 8,231 ✭
    Guys, help me out with this moron. I would love if EVERYONE of you send him a question about this item, such as "is the pictured coin the one I will actually receive?" OR, "I saw this exact same coin was sold by a different seller last sunday night, what gives?". Lets load this guy's inbox!
  • gecko109gecko109 Posts: 8,231 ✭


    << <i>So . . . do you accept his apology?

    He/she/it hasnt gotten back to me yet. Regardless of an apology, I have reported it as a violation. Like I said, it was no big deal really until I read his description about the "crappy picture". Damn that stings!

    I'm talking about his apology for the lousy photo. >>




    If it WAS such a "crappy" picture, why is he using it then to sell his coin? Apology not accepted!
  • BochimanBochiman Posts: 25,625 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Gecko, maybe if you took better pictures he wouldn't have to apologize to his potential customers after stealing them image

    I've been told I tolerate fools poorly...that may explain things if I have a problem with you. Current ebay items - Nothing at the moment

  • jfoot13jfoot13 Posts: 2,677 ✭✭✭


    << <i>

    << <i>Was my photo really THAT crappy?image >>



    Your photo was lovely and as satisfying as a fluffy kitten. >>



    I was thinking more along the lines of a rubber chickenimage
    If you can't swim you better stay in the boat.......
  • gecko109gecko109 Posts: 8,231 ✭
    His last response to me was to call me a moron and to get a life. Here was my return message to him:

    "Not only did I just get off the phone with ebay customer support (where I was promised your listing will be removed), but I also started a thread on this situation on the largest, most well respected coin forum in the world, Collector's Universe. This will alert hundreds of coin buyers to your deceptive practices, and has made your seller's account here a primary focus of fraud on that forum. Enjoy your weekend."
  • savoyspecialsavoyspecial Posts: 7,322 ✭✭✭✭
    gecko: Ready the Panda Army!

    www.brunkauctions.com

  • gecko109gecko109 Posts: 8,231 ✭


    << <i>gecko: Ready the Panda Army! >>




    Troops in formation!

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  • 19Lyds19Lyds Posts: 26,492 ✭✭✭✭
    I think its time you learned how to do your own links!
    I decided to change calling the bathroom the John and renamed it the Jim. I feel so much better saying I went to the Jim this morning.



    The name is LEE!
  • gecko109gecko109 Posts: 8,231 ✭
    The seller's latest response:

    Dear metalman109,

    thanks,and btw,as my Attorney will be notified monday morning,anything you post of me,about me,any Slander at all,and you will be dealt with to the upmost extent of the law!Try Me,go get a life,and enjoy your weekend also!btw,anymore SPAM FROM YOU,AND YOUR ISP WILL BE CONTACTED,THIS HAS ALSO BEEN REPORTED TO EBAY AS SPAM,SO GO SCAM SOMEONE ELSE!



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  • CarlWohlforthCarlWohlforth Posts: 11,074 ✭
    Gecko - you photos are fine. You seem a bit touchy about them though. Perhaps you should watermark them with a copyright notice? That should help you protect you rights in the future...

    adamlaneus - your photos crack me up!!! THanks, I got a real kick out of your replies!
    Carl's Coins website w/ links to Carl's auctions
  • 19Lyds19Lyds Posts: 26,492 ✭✭✭✭
    He's linking to your photo.

    Put up a picture of dog stool! The it'll really be a crappy photo!
    I decided to change calling the bathroom the John and renamed it the Jim. I feel so much better saying I went to the Jim this morning.



    The name is LEE!
  • coinman420coinman420 Posts: 4,666 ✭


    << <i>image >>



    broadstruck you are amazing... you got a pic/cartoon/animation for every occasionimage
    my ebay items BST transactions/swaps/giveaways with: Tiny, raycyca,mrpaseo, Dollar2007,Whatafind, Boom, packers88, DBSTrader2, 19Lyds, Mar327, pontiacinf, ElmerFusterpuck.
  • lathmachlathmach Posts: 4,720 ✭
    gecko109...............
    Wouldn't it just be easier for you to learn to take better pictures?

    Ray
  • OPAOPA Posts: 17,151 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i>Here is the photo....not my very best effort to be sure, but "crappy" IS kinda harsh. Especially when the guy who steals it, then uses it then apologizes for how bad the photo is.

    image
    image >>



    Had I known you were selling a "Gold" Panda, I would have bid on your auction image
    "Bongo drive 1984 Lincoln that looks like old coin dug from ground."
  • 19Lyds19Lyds Posts: 26,492 ✭✭✭✭
    Your pictures are not that bad Phil! Much better than stealing them!

    BTW, I misread and I do not think he is linking to your photo.

    Press eBay really hard! Call them if you have to but get that auction cancelled!
    I decided to change calling the bathroom the John and renamed it the Jim. I feel so much better saying I went to the Jim this morning.



    The name is LEE!
  • gecko109gecko109 Posts: 8,231 ✭
    Apparently ebay has forced him to post a different photo. My best guess is that its another "lift job". He went from my "crappy" photo to a "super crappy" photo. He also accuses me and several others of trying to sabotage his auction. We all need to get lives and jobs according to him!

    http://cgi.ebay.com/1996-BU-China-1-10oz-Gold-Panda-15th-Anniversary-GEM_W0QQitemZ270283121460QQihZ017QQcategoryZ4368QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem


    On a side note, the coin he is selling is not a 15th anniversarry panda. It is a standard 1996 issue. There were a limited amount of anniversarry coins made this year, but his is not one of them.
  • PerryHallPerryHall Posts: 47,064 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i>gecko109...............
    Wouldn't it just be easier for you to learn to take better pictures?

    Ray >>

    image

    Worry is the interest you pay on a debt you may not owe.
    "Paper money eventually returns to its intrinsic value---zero."----Voltaire
    "Everything you say should be true, but not everything true should be said."----Voltaire

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