mbassoc2003 wrote:If a wack buys something from him and gets eBay to divulge this address before leaving negative feedback, we could all post him something.
Report problems with other eBay members > Problems with sellers > Seller is bidding on his/her own item with another User IDReported Seller: zabe73 Reported Buyers: paradert4Item number(s): 51731268185172806752517280526351728024495172801704517280035551727992585172798012Customer concern: Not only is this seller selling illegal copyrighted material, but he is also shilling his own auctions and leaving positive feedback for each back and forth. Here is a link to the bidder in question: Welcome to eBayIt is absolutly ridiculous that this seller has been already reported a multitude of times for copyright infringement and nothing has been done, but now it is very obvious he is ALSO shilling his own auctions as well. An email has already been sent to the legal department from Wizards of the Coast for review and follow up. Based on the lack of action at this point and being this seller is located in California, it makes me wonder if there isn't somebody already working at Ebay that is covering up for this sellers actions. If that is the case, I would figure that legal action against Ebay would be VERY appropriate. A copy of this report will also be forwarded directly to the Wizards of the Coast legal department. Your prompt attention to this would be greatly appreciated.
Deadlord36 wrote:By the way, Jason/NancyG, even if the material wasn't copyrighted, which it is, you porked yourself with the blatant shill bidding. Not just a thief, but a DUMB thief.
rosenkav wrote:Oh, the best ever would be a journalist from a smaller and local newspaper - they are more ready to eat the bait, as we can say, and would see the case as something interesting to develop - especially if they happen to stumble upon it first and gain the exclusive. If the fact has been done in a specific location, then a local newspaper would peer into it with much more interest than a national one.The bigger titles, if you don't know someone working in extremely well, would tend to skip over a "smaller" case like this.And happy fishing
Deadlord36 wrote:Hi Frank. I remember talking with you back in September of last year. I don't know what I did to make you so upset with me, but I have never been one to hurt people on purpose. I am sorry if I have done anything to offend you. I think Ebay is big enough for the both of us, and I hope you feel the same way. I am not trying to cut into anyone sales, or anything like that. Please sell you items, and I will sell mine and I hope we both make enough money to make the time and effort worth our while. I am not trying to hurt anyone, or cause anyone any problems. I just want to sell on Ebay in peace. Pradert4 is a guy that lives local to me that runs a small book shop of sorts. I don't charge him for shipping since he comes and picks up his items, and I guess that makes it worth his while to bid often. He has been a good customer. I have had a lot of regular customers, it seem the same people bid on my items every week. I am sure you have your regular repeat buyers as well. Since my accident Ebay has been a great help in supplementing my lost income. I will take what you have said to me under advisement. I do not want any more trouble. I KNEW I remembered this guy. The funny thing is, I had thought he was a decent guy.
bclarkie wrote:Here is a copy of a report sent to Ebay about Zabe73:Report problems with other eBay members > Problems with sellers > Seller is bidding on his/her own item with another User IDReported Seller: zabe73 Reported Buyers: paradert4Item number(s): 51731268185172806752517280526351728024495172801704517280035551727992585172798012Customer concern: Not only is this seller selling illegal copyrighted material, but he is also shilling his own auctions and leaving positive feedback for each back and forth. Here is a link to the bidder in question: Welcome to eBayIt is absolutly ridiculous that this seller has been already reported a multitude of times for copyright infringement and nothing has been done, but now it is very obvious he is ALSO shilling his own auctions as well. An email has already been sent to the legal department from Wizards of the Coast for review and follow up. Based on the lack of action at this point and being this seller is located in California, it makes me wonder if there isn't somebody already working at Ebay that is covering up for this sellers actions. If that is the case, I would figure that legal action against Ebay would be VERY appropriate. A copy of this report will also be forwarded directly to the Wizards of the Coast legal department. Your prompt attention to this would be greatly appreciated.I wonder what Ebay's reponse to this is going to be. Probably nothing as usual I would also suggest that everyone on this site who cares anything about this hobby to send an email very similar to this one to Ebay. At this point I am also seriously considering sending a story to several major media outlets to see if they will pick up the story on Ebay's total lack of action in clear cut copyright infringement cases.