E-Bay re-using pictures ?

Heywood · February 4, 2005 1:25AM

A question for some of the sellers here.

If you sold a coin on e-bay, would you object to the buyer reusing your picture if he later wanted to sell it?

I have bought some coins from Russ, Carl, Cam, etc, and would like to sell some duplicates.
Most of the time their pictures are better than I could get from my digital.

Is it proper form to ask first, or once yoy buy it, is it a green light to use.

Do you consider these copyrighted photos?

BAJJERFAN · February 4, 2005 1:27AM

If the seller no longer owns the coin why should they object to your using the pics? Ask permission first tho!!

ms70 · February 4, 2005 1:27AM

I'd share.

kieferscoins · February 4, 2005 1:29AM

If I sold the coin already, the buyer can do whatever they want with the pics.

Cameron Kiefer

slabfab · February 4, 2005 1:30AM

You own the coin, not the picture. I doubt that anyone would mind you using their photo, but technically you should get permission before doing so.

Longacre · February 4, 2005 1:33AM

It probably would be nice to ask first, but I wouldn't care if someone used my picture after they bought the coin.

tlhoy · February 4, 2005 2:11AM

The person that took the picture owns it.
You will not be "reusing" the picture. You will be stealing it!
Ask first, most people won't mind.

Glenn

robertpr · February 4, 2005 2:12AM

Yes ask first. I wouldn't mind if someone used my pictures though.

JrGMan2004 · February 4, 2005 2:14AM

<< <i>You own the coin, not the picture. I doubt that anyone would mind you using their photo, but technically you should get permission before doing so. >>

LanLord · February 4, 2005 2:23AM

<< <i>It probably would be nice to ask first, but I wouldn't care if someone used my picture after they bought the coin. >>

I agree, it's always nice to ask prior to just using the photos. But in the long run, I believe if you buy the coin, you should also have rights to the images.

tlhoy · February 4, 2005 2:37AM

But in the long run, I believe if you buy the coin, you should also have rights to the images.

Tasters Choice believed that also.

Whale · February 4, 2005 2:38AM

Ask permission of course but you really should learn how to make a quality picture yourself. Another topic on here is about scammers using stolen scans. One quick way to identify one of these guys is that their scans are all different looking becuase they steal scans from different sellers. How does a bidder determine you didn't do the same thing? Normally one seller's scans have the same look. If your scans are all different looking it may cause potential bidders to be suspicious. Some collectors who specialize in certain issues keep an archive of pictures and prices from previous sales. They could remember seeing your scan before, check it out, and avoid what they feel might be a scam. Any sort of disclaimer you put in about your scan will be looked at as suspicious.

grip · February 4, 2005 2:50AM

agree, it's always nice to ask prior to just using the photos. But in the long run, I believe if you buy the coin, you should also have rights to the images.

I agree,and do this quite often,I also ask for the title when I buy a car

csw · February 4, 2005 2:59AM

The coin and the photo are two separate items. You bought the coin, not the photo; absent an agreement to the contrary,
ownership rights to the photograph, including all copyright rights, remain with the photographer, and unauthorized use of the photo would subject you to civil liability.

--csw, Esq.

ps: this is basic property law.

tlhoy · February 4, 2005 3:04AM

<< <i>The coin and the photo are two separate items. You bought the coin, not the photo; absent an agreement to the contrary,
ownership rights to the photograph, including all copyright rights, remain with the photographer, and unauthorized use of the photo would subject you to civil liability.

--csw, Esq.

ps: this is basic property law. >>

BINGO!

Russ · February 4, 2005 3:06AM

I have no problem when my buyers use my image at selling time. Matter of fact, it's rather flattering.

Russ, NCNE

Rampage · February 4, 2005 3:14AM

I have no problem with people using my pictures to sell coins they bought from me. In fact, the way I consider it is if you bought my coin, you bought the image, too.

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