Ebay seller lifts MY photo then apologizes for how "crappy" it is!!!
gecko109
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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?
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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Reason: "Copying of your listing"
Detailed Reason: "Someone copied text or pictures from another eBay user"
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.
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<< <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.
Keeper of the VAM Catalog • Professional Coin Imaging • Prime Number Set • World Coins in Early America • British Trade Dollars • Variety Attribution
Link to OP's Auction.
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).
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.
if its the latter then you can have some real fun here......just switch the photos on him
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<< <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.
Keeper of the VAM Catalog • Professional Coin Imaging • Prime Number Set • World Coins in Early America • British Trade Dollars • Variety Attribution
<< <i>Was my photo really THAT crappy?
No. Your photo is fine. I know a little bit about crappy eBay photos.
<< <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>Was my photo really THAT crappy?
Your photo was lovely and as satisfying as a fluffy kitten.
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<< <i>Was my photo really THAT crappy?
Your photo was lovely and as satisfying as a fluffy kitten. >>
Stop tempting me.
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Sorry, but that's funny as hell!
It was good enough to steal................I would take that as a compliment.......kind of.
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<< <i>Was my photo really THAT crappy?
No. Your photo is fine. I know a little bit about crappy eBay photos.
OMG...too funny
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
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!
<< <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! >>
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.
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!!
<< <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!
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
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<< <i>Was my photo really THAT crappy?
Your photo was lovely and as satisfying as a fluffy kitten. >>
I was thinking more along the lines of a rubber chicken
"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."
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<< <i>gecko: Ready the Panda Army! >>
Troops in formation!
The name is LEE!
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!
adamlaneus - your photos crack me up!!! THanks, I got a real kick out of your replies!
Put up a picture of dog stool! The it'll really be a crappy photo!
The name is LEE!
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broadstruck you are amazing... you got a pic/cartoon/animation for every occasion
Wouldn't it just be easier for you to learn to take better pictures?
Ray
<< <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.
Had I known you were selling a "Gold" Panda, I would have bid on your auction
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!
The name is LEE!
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.
<< <i>gecko109...............
Wouldn't it just be easier for you to learn to take better pictures?
Ray >>
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