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When a seller finds out he has a fake card for sale and does not pull the auction...

illiniillini Posts: 299
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This guy knew from the first day he had it for sale that it was a fake. I was in contact with him about the card and let him know it was not real. He told me he appreciated the information and he will "get to the bottom of it". I thought he would at least put in the description about it not being real. I guess he got the best of an innocent buyer. I wish there is something that can be done about this behavior. I guess by hiding the buyers identity is a sign of something not right as well.
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  • storm888storm888 Posts: 11,701 ✭✭✭
    The return policy:

    Return policy details: Must have good reason other than changed your mind or your wife wasn't happy.

    ................

    If the buyer pays via PayPal, the funds will likely be held for 21-days. Not for sure, but likely.



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  • WinPitcherWinPitcher Posts: 27,726 ✭✭✭
    maybe he feels it is legit?

    Not saying that you are wrong.


    Steve
    Good for you.
  • djspanndjspann Posts: 541 ✭
    I was involved in something very similar to this recently. I saw someone selling a 1935 National Chicle reprint, but claiming it was authentic. The seller had feedback in the 1000's. He stated that the card was authentic in the listing, but from the scans, it was obviously a 1985 reprint. The text on the back was green, and there was back damage right where "reprint 1985" is usually written.

    I contacted the seller through eBay, politely offering that the Rockne was a reprint. He did not respond to me. So, I reported the item to eBay, but they still let the auction run. When the auction ended (perhaps in bad judgment), I contacted the winning bidder. I told him that the card was a reprint, and noted why. (The card sold for over $100, when you can get a reprint for less than $3, so I thought it might be a good idea to let the bidder know.) Anyway, within one hour of the auction ending, the seller contacted me. He goes on a rant about how I interfered with his auction, then claimed that I obviously don't know anything about Chicles, because this one is authentic. He threatened to get me kicked off of eBay, and ended his e-mail with a list of credentials as to why he is so knowledgeable, and I must be stupid.

    I don't know how to properly handle something like this. EBay obviously didn't care. I guess next time I can call them, in addition to using the online 'report' link. In this case, they didn't do anything about it. Plus, after reading eBay's TOS, I could have been NARU'd for contacting the winning bidder, but I haven't been yet...


    Doug
  • 1123581311235813 Posts: 610
    Doug,

    Simple rule of thumb is not to stick your nose into other people's business. I've had a couple of experiences similar to yours, and the bottom line is that it's the potential buyer's job to do their own due diligence before bidding.


  • DukeofTraleeDukeofTralee Posts: 25
    Is there any comparison to witnessing an auto accident, thinking about reporting it to the authorities, then deciding not to get involved, turning out the lights and going to bed?
    If I was a buyer and not well informed, I'd appreciate getting a heads up that a card was a fake!
  • BigDaddyBowmanBigDaddyBowman Posts: 1,896 ✭✭✭
    Doug

    I think your Beecher is fake, and you should give it to me since I was honest enough to tell you about it! image
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  • djspanndjspann Posts: 541 ✭


    << <i>Doug

    I think your Beecher is fake, and you should give it to me since I was honest enough to tell you about it! image >>



    HA -- Thanks for your concern and honesty! But, I think I'll keep it. image

    Doug
  • MeteoriteGuyMeteoriteGuy Posts: 7,140 ✭✭


    << <i>Doug,

    Simple rule of thumb is not to stick your nose into other people's business. I've had a couple of experiences similar to yours, and the bottom line is that it's the potential buyer's job to do their own due diligence before bidding. >>



    I agree, although I understand the desire to do something, the table is just not played that way.

    What you did was against eBay rules and likely against the auction rules of the state you live in.

    Mark
    Collecting PSA graded Steve Young, Marcus Allen, Bret Saberhagen and 1980s Topps Cards.
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  • fandangofandango Posts: 2,622 ✭
    happens 10 times a week with the Pujols Fleer Legacy Rookie Auto...i havent seen a legit one for sale in months.....those sellers have no remorse, and i think they like selling knowingly fake stuff....why else would they have their BIN down to $349 when the real card couldnt be had for under $900 for years!
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