What was the old eBay anti-counterfeit coin program called?

CaptHenway · January 23, 2015 12:37PM

Working on a story about how the new Collectible Coin Protection Act (sometimes called the new Hobby Protection Act) will affect the sale of counterfeits.

What was the proper name for the program that eBay used to have wherein people could notify them of fakes and a person responsible for doing so would delete them?

Thanks,

TD

Broadstruck · January 23, 2015 12:39PM

"Killem & Chillem"

MsMorrisine · January 23, 2015 12:49PM

Coin community watch group

Ebay need not employ hunters but a CCW that is as responsive as the old would work

derryb · January 23, 2015 12:52PM

A diligent Ebay employee by the name of Judith who apparently was told she was too good at her job.

CaptHenway · January 23, 2015 1:31PM

Thanks. Does anybody know if Judith left for personal resaons and was simply not replaced, or if they just didn't want to bother anymore?

derryb · January 23, 2015 1:40PM

<< Thanks. Does anybody know if Judith left for personal resaons and was simply not replaced, or if they just didn't want to bother anymore? >>

I think "didn't want to bother anymore" is the right answer.

MGLICKER · January 23, 2015 1:46PM

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<< Thanks. Does anybody know if Judith left for personal resaons and was simply not replaced, or if they just didn't want to bother anymore? >>

I think "didn't want to bother anymore" is the right answer. >>

Agree: Ebay has become more hands off as they shed 7% of employees.

MsMorrisine · January 23, 2015 2:13PM

They didn't want to do it

There are stories in coin sites to read on the subject

Bochiman · January 23, 2015 5:56PM

<< Coin community watch group

Ebay need not employ hunters but a CCW that is as responsive as the old would work >>

Problem with the old one, from some of the threads I recall, was that some folks in that group either hand vendettas with some folks and pulled auctions, or thought they knew more than they did and didn't want to listen to others....

<< Does anybody know if Judith left for personal resaons and was simply not replaced, or if they just didn't want to bother anymore? >>

If I recall on this one, she let it be known that she was disappointed with the ebay decision concerning her loss of job for this and therefore it wasn't her leaving on her own accord. Most likely, she/her position was let go because of complaints by people trying to do the wrong thing....and having some volume there....so it cost ebay money and they didn't bother to investigate past that small point.

mbogoman · January 23, 2015 9:25PM

<< << Does anybody know if Judith left for personal resaons and was simply not replaced, or if they just didn't want to bother anymore? >>

If I recall on this one, she let it be known that she was disappointed with the ebay decision concerning her loss of job for this and therefore it wasn't her leaving on her own accord. Most likely, she/her position was let go because of complaints by people trying to do the wrong thing....and having some volume there....so it cost ebay money and they didn't bother to investigate past that small point. >>

This is correct. Judith sent an email to many of us who were regular reporters and it was clear that she was disappointed with Ebay's decision. She argued against it, but $$ won out and her department was terminated.

IrishMikey · January 24, 2015 12:12AM

Wow -- I didn't know that e-Bay ever DISCOURAGED sellers from listing counterfeits!

CaptHenway · January 24, 2015 12:45AM

Did they have similar watch groups in other fields, such as antiques, autographs, etc.?

Tomthecoinguy · January 24, 2015 1:28AM

Funny, when I read the title to your post my first thought was I wonder how ebay is going to be affected by the new HPA changes. Then I read your OP, and that is what is driving your article. I look forward to reading your article when you are finished.

TwoSides2aCoin · January 24, 2015 1:36AM

In the COT it was called "the Posse". While I cannot name names, theirs is the EVER SEEING EYE.

DennisH · January 24, 2015 2:12AM

<< Thanks. Does anybody know if Judith left for personal reasons and was simply not replaced, or if they just didn't want to bother anymore? >>

Both company decision and personal reasons. People who were invited to help screen reported items under the Coin and Stamp Community Watch groups were part of the EMR (Enhanced Member Reporting) program that she created.

MGLICKER · January 24, 2015 2:33AM

<< Did they have similar watch groups in other fields, such as antiques, autographs, etc.? >>

They do/did in sports autographs. I had an autographed baseball consignment bounced erroneously a few years ago.

This is a link to the Vero program for branded goods.

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