Question on reporting fakes on eBay
CaptHenway
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Was slogging through eBay and went to report yet another example of the new counterfeit 1922 "No D" cent:
but when I clicked on the "REPORT ITEM" button I got this:
What "three dot icon" are they talking about please?
Thanks,
Numismatist. 50 year member ANA. Winner of four ANA Heath Literary Awards; three Wayte and Olga Raymond Literary Awards; Numismatist of the Year Award 2009, and Lifetime Achievement Award 2020. Winner numerous NLG Literary Awards.
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I’ve gotten the same message for weeks and have yet to see the three dots. Perhaps it’s a browser issue?
Mark Feld* of Heritage Auctions*Unless otherwise noted, my posts here represent my personal opinions.
I do not see the "three dot icon" either (Apple desktop running latest macOS). However, the "question mark icon" works for me.
Edited to add computer details.
Edit #2: Did a little more investigating. Looks like it might be 'dots' for the mobile app, and a 'question mark' for the website.
for me it's the question mark in the lower right of th browser - it moves down as you scroll
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After clicking question mark:
Thanks.
Well hidden, fleabay!
Used the question mark and was able to report the counterfeit. Will see if they care.
I also noticed that if you click on the question mark there is an option to send feedback. I did, and told them that there is no 3-dot option, and to direct people to the question mark.
i would start a new thread for this, but i'm not good enough to judge authenticity from those blurry pics. i wonder if the general forumite could so. dunno
I stopped reporting bad coins and bad listings because every time I do eBay sends a message saying nothing is wrong except my report. Fakes, search and browse manipulation, saying a raw coin is certified, CAC listings without a sticker… it’s all acceptable now apparently. Check out this sweet CAC offering, lol.
The dots are on the upper right corner in the app
https://www.autismforums.com/media/albums/acrylic-colors-by-rocco.291/
it takes masses reporting all at once to bring them down. we all seem to get that message. then much later * poof *
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here's one that was nailed today - it took about 37 hours to get it yanked
https://forums.collectors.com/discussion/1113384/success-ebay-counterfeit-2021-1-ounce-gold-eagle-tango-down-5-of-5
Ok, those three dots do not show up on either my phone or the PC I normally use when I am browsing eBay.
On the PC, your dot-free experience matches my own on an Apple desktop (i.e., just the question mark icon).
Apps and websites can have different 'layouts/features'. On the phone, are you accessing via website, or app? See the app images above from @Aspie_Rocco with the dots.
HEADS UP: Apparently eBay will now be sharing your name with the person you report. So be ready for possible retaliation?
I could not find an anonymous way to file a report, so I sent it any way. Interesting development.
That was a raw coin. I already got the typical “you were wrong email.”
https://www.autismforums.com/media/albums/acrylic-colors-by-rocco.291/
I do not remember seeing that Anonymous or not option. Not a good idea.