Has anyone ever had their eBay auctions/description of items & pictures stolen? - YorkieTalk.com Forums

stedmansmommy · 07-06-2007, 11:38 PM

Just came across someone tonight who TOTALLY stole my ENTIRE auction - AND pictures

It made me so mad, because I take quite a bit of time when describing my items, and I try to be very precise when doing so. Then someone comes along and copies and paste every SINGLE thing I said, word for word (I mean everything...right down to the exact same font, and text color) then to top it all off, swipes my pictures as well

They even used the same "title" description for the item that I used - but they are obviously nuts because they listed the item higher than I did, with higher shipping costs, how dumb

Ahh, and they had TWO of them listed...so I nailed them doubly for that

lol

I just reported them, but I was wondering if anyone has ever had this happen to them before? There are several consequences for it according to the "eBay rules"

but I was just wondering what actually happened to the other seller? I'm assuming that they will have their listings canceled by eBay, but it also said something about suspension of their account.

Anyway, this just kind of ticked me off. I guess people are just too lazy to come up with their own descriptions, and take their own pictures

I hate it when people have to COPY everything and can't just do their own thing!

s13silviagirl · 07-07-2007, 01:24 AM

Not on ebay, but, my husband had done a write up for a group of people on a web forum, similar to this one but for cars. Another forum plagiarised EVERYTHING down to his pics too. He eventually got it cleared up and was given credit for the work, but on the internet it is SO hard to prove anything. He was just lucky I guess. But it does suck so bad to have someone take all of your hard work for their own. I hope eBay lets them have it for you!

Sugar's Mom · 07-07-2007, 10:54 AM

that sucks!! i posted a set of four Harry Potter books on E-Bay a couple of days ago. It was my first time and was the hardest thing to come up with a good description of my item. probably don't have to worry about anyone stealing mine. you must write good reviews.

Willow · 07-07-2007, 11:13 AM

How awful that someone would steal your auction!!

I have looked at completed listings before to get ideas on things I need to mention, but I have NEVER stole anyone's descriptions or pictures!!

I sometimes use stock photos if the item I am selling qualifies for that...but I view my photos that I take as original pieces of artwork and I would be furious if someone stole my pictures!

SJK1113 · 07-08-2007, 12:52 AM

My daughter uses Ebay alot for both selling and buying, and she runs into problems occasionally, but she reports the probs to Ebay, and they are pretty good about taking care of it. She also runs into quite a bit of scammers.

I'm sorry this happened to you. It seems there's always those dishonest people who come along and try to ruin a good thing.

Catrina · 07-08-2007, 10:13 AM

gosh that sucks! you should ask shanatink..i know she wrote a post about this happening to her as well..

BabyFidgette · 07-08-2007, 06:43 PM

I have auctions on eBay, but I don't take other's descriptions or pictures. BUT...sometimes I have similar descriptions to other's b/c I use the description that the manufacterer gives. Call me lazy, but it's coming straight from the horse's mouth. Of course, I add my own "flair" and change a word here or there, but for the most part I feel using the manufacterer's description will not leave anything out.

JillandJack · 07-08-2007, 06:56 PM

Boy can I relate to you on this one. It happened to me on ebay. P***** me off. I couldn't believe it. It was in the earlier days of ebay when they didn't have the safeguards they do have now. Hope you get satisfaction.

On another occassion I had a customer show up at my booth while doing an antique show and very proudly pull out her business card to show me. She had copied mine to a tee except for adding her personal info and she thought I would be excited to see it. I was not and let her know it. She left with her tail between her legs. Never saw her again.

Shanatink · 07-10-2007, 05:33 AM

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Originally Posted by stedmansmommy

Just came across someone tonight who TOTALLY stole my ENTIRE auction - AND pictures

It made me so mad, because I take quite a bit of time when describing my items, and I try to be very precise when doing so. Then someone comes along and copies and paste every SINGLE thing I said, word for word (I mean everything...right down to the exact same font, and text color) then to top it all off, swipes my pictures as well

They even used the same "title" description for the item that I used - but they are obviously nuts because they listed the item higher than I did, with higher shipping costs, how dumb

Ahh, and they had TWO of them listed...so I nailed them doubly for that

lol

I just reported them, but I was wondering if anyone has ever had this happen to them before? There are several consequences for it according to the "eBay rules"

but I was just wondering what actually happened to the other seller? I'm assuming that they will have their listings canceled by eBay, but it also said something about suspension of their account.

Anyway, this just kind of ticked me off. I guess people are just too lazy to come up with their own descriptions, and take their own pictures

I hate it when people have to COPY everything and can't just do their own thing!

I had a someone similar situation. I no longer sell on ebay and havent for a while but not too long ago I found an ebay member stole my pictures from my website so I was livid and turned them in. This person even lied and tried to say the pictures of my Chloe was her own dog so I harassed and threatend her until she removed all my pictures (which was several dozen auctions she had used them in). She ended up having to shut down for awhile to remove all my photos and she had to start over with new listings which I was happy because I knwo that takes a really long time to set up. It just made me even more pissed that she woudl try and tell me the dog was her and she even watermarked my photos as her own. Sadly, every once in a while I have to get on ebay just to police and make sure no one is using the modeling pics that I took for use on my website only.

Jenn218 · 07-10-2007, 06:06 AM

I had a listing for a toy or something (I use to sell kids toys) and someone stole my complete listing (word for word) and picture. I turned them in to eBay and the listing was gone for awhile. I watched this seller and the listing came up again, but it was different pictures and the format/wording was all different. I am not certain if they get a strike against them or what, but I do know that they made the person take it down while they corrected it...so I bet they were charged the listing fee and stuff again.

I don't sell on eBay much.....but I do look at other listings of similiar items to get ideas and see what they are going for, etc (as eBay instructs you to). I would never dream of just copy/pasting someone else's entire listing or pictures! I know I hated that when it was done to me.

I always worry about pictures being used, but what can you do? Is there a way to "watermark" them or put something on them that doesn't cover the picture? Is there a way that people can not "right click" on them??

JillandJack · 07-10-2007, 11:31 AM

Yes, I bought Watermark Factory software and watermark all my photos. I am sure there are other ways, this one worked for me.

Tiger's Mom · 07-10-2007, 11:44 AM

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Originally Posted by stedmansmommy

Just came across someone tonight who TOTALLY stole my ENTIRE auction - AND pictures

It made me so mad, because I take quite a bit of time when describing my items, and I try to be very precise when doing so. Then someone comes along and copies and paste every SINGLE thing I said, word for word (I mean everything...right down to the exact same font, and text color) then to top it all off, swipes my pictures as well

They even used the same "title" description for the item that I used - but they are obviously nuts because they listed the item higher than I did, with higher shipping costs, how dumb

Ahh, and they had TWO of them listed...so I nailed them doubly for that

lol

I just reported them, but I was wondering if anyone has ever had this happen to them before? There are several consequences for it according to the "eBay rules"

but I was just wondering what actually happened to the other seller? I'm assuming that they will have their listings canceled by eBay, but it also said something about suspension of their account.

Anyway, this just kind of ticked me off. I guess people are just too lazy to come up with their own descriptions, and take their own pictures

I hate it when people have to COPY everything and can't just do their own thing!

With your creativity, it is no surprise everyone wants what you make

Well good thing ebay has very strict rules on such actions.

bornnygurl · 07-10-2007, 11:54 AM

It's sad but that's rampant on eBay. I use to primarily sell there (not anymore). I once had someone steal my description word for word and when I complained to eBay about it they did nothing. She changed one word so they didn't think it was worth going after her I guess. The same person also stole someone else's pictures in the same auction she used my description in. I did find a code that prevents right clicking for my future auctions.

ashley809 · 07-12-2007, 11:38 AM

I used to sell pet carries on Ebay and someone kept doing that to me. I was so upset as well! It takes a lot of time to list things and for some lazy person to copy all of your hard work is the worst!

Sadie's Mom · 07-12-2007, 12:23 PM

That sucks. I know it happens...I don't know why people can't just come up with their own descriptions and pictures.

07-06-2007, 11:38 PM	#1
stedmansmommy I Love My Lil' Punkin's Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Stedman and Tatum's World :) Posts: 15,331 Blog Entries: 5	Has anyone ever had their eBay auctions/description of items & pictures stolen? Just came across someone tonight who TOTALLY stole my ENTIRE auction - AND pictures It made me so mad, because I take quite a bit of time when describing my items, and I try to be very precise when doing so. Then someone comes along and copies and paste every SINGLE thing I said, word for word (I mean everything...right down to the exact same font, and text color) then to top it all off, swipes my pictures as well They even used the same "title" description for the item that I used - but they are obviously nuts because they listed the item higher than I did, with higher shipping costs, how dumb Ahh, and they had TWO of them listed...so I nailed them doubly for that lol I just reported them, but I was wondering if anyone has ever had this happen to them before? There are several consequences for it according to the "eBay rules" but I was just wondering what actually happened to the other seller? I'm assuming that they will have their listings canceled by eBay, but it also said something about suspension of their account. Anyway, this just kind of ticked me off. I guess people are just too lazy to come up with their own descriptions, and take their own pictures I hate it when people have to COPY everything and can't just do their own thing! __________________ Mommy Loves Stedman and Tatum! They have us wrapped around their little paws! Last edited by stedmansmommy; 07-06-2007 at 11:40 PM.

07-07-2007, 11:13 AM	#4
Willow Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,890	How awful that someone would steal your auction!! I have looked at completed listings before to get ideas on things I need to mention, but I have NEVER stole anyone's descriptions or pictures!! I sometimes use stock photos if the item I am selling qualifies for that...but I view my photos that I take as original pieces of artwork and I would be furious if someone stole my pictures! __________________ Alycia Autumn Gizmo Maddie

07-08-2007, 06:43 PM	#7
BabyFidgette Learn Yorkie CPR! Donating Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: New Jersey Posts: 6,855	I have auctions on eBay, but I don't take other's descriptions or pictures. BUT...sometimes I have similar descriptions to other's b/c I use the description that the manufacterer gives. Call me lazy, but it's coming straight from the horse's mouth. Of course, I add my own "flair" and change a word here or there, but for the most part I feel using the manufacterer's description will not leave anything out. __________________ Nicole & Baby "The more men I meet, the more I love my Yorkie!"

07-08-2007, 06:56 PM	#8
JillandJack Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Cheesehead Land Posts: 1,127 Blog Entries: 1	Boy can I relate to you on this one. It happened to me on ebay. P*** me off. I couldn't believe it. It was in the earlier days of ebay when they didn't have the safeguards they do have now. Hope you get satisfaction. On another occassion I had a customer show up at my booth while doing an antique show and very proudly pull out her business card to show me. She had copied mine to a tee except for adding her personal info and she thought I would be excited to see it. I was not and let her know it. She left with her tail between her legs. Never saw her again. __________________ Jack Jilly Bean Who Needs A Doorbell When They Have A Yorkie!!!**

07-10-2007, 06:06 AM	#10
Jenn218 Mojo, LilyGrace & Me Donating Member Moderator Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: cuddling with my babies<3 Posts: 17,329	I had a listing for a toy or something (I use to sell kids toys) and someone stole my complete listing (word for word) and picture. I turned them in to eBay and the listing was gone for awhile. I watched this seller and the listing came up again, but it was different pictures and the format/wording was all different. I am not certain if they get a strike against them or what, but I do know that they made the person take it down while they corrected it...so I bet they were charged the listing fee and stuff again. I don't sell on eBay much.....but I do look at other listings of similiar items to get ideas and see what they are going for, etc (as eBay instructs you to). I would never dream of just copy/pasting someone else's entire listing or pictures! I know I hated that when it was done to me. I always worry about pictures being used, but what can you do? Is there a way to "watermark" them or put something on them that doesn't cover the picture? Is there a way that people can not "right click" on them?? __________________ Hi I'm Jenn Mom to..... Mojo,LilyGrace & DD Kate RIP Mojo FOREVER in our hearts!

07-07-2007, 01:24 AM	#2
s13silviagirl Donating YT Addict Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Sunny Southern California!!!! Posts: 1,877	Not on ebay, but, my husband had done a write up for a group of people on a web forum, similar to this one but for cars. Another forum plagiarised EVERYTHING down to his pics too. He eventually got it cleared up and was given credit for the work, but on the internet it is SO hard to prove anything. He was just lucky I guess. But it does suck so bad to have someone take all of your hard work for their own. I hope eBay lets them have it for you!

07-07-2007, 10:54 AM	#3
Sugar's Mom BANNED! Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Kentucky Posts: 9,248	that sucks!! i posted a set of four Harry Potter books on E-Bay a couple of days ago. It was my first time and was the hardest thing to come up with a good description of my item. probably don't have to worry about anyone stealing mine. you must write good reviews.

07-08-2007, 12:52 AM	#5
SJK1113 No Longer a Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: usa Posts: 2,150	My daughter uses Ebay alot for both selling and buying, and she runs into problems occasionally, but she reports the probs to Ebay, and they are pretty good about taking care of it. She also runs into quite a bit of scammers. I'm sorry this happened to you. It seems there's always those dishonest people who come along and try to ruin a good thing.

07-08-2007, 10:13 AM	#6
Catrina I love my lil wolf! ;) Donating Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Washington Posts: 2,434	gosh that sucks! you should ask shanatink..i know she wrote a post about this happening to her as well..

07-10-2007, 11:31 AM	#11
JillandJack Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Cheesehead Land Posts: 1,127 Blog Entries: 1	Yes, I bought Watermark Factory software and watermark all my photos. I am sure there are other ways, this one worked for me. __________________ Jack Jilly Bean *Who Needs A Doorbell When They Have A Yorkie!!!*

07-10-2007, 11:54 AM	#13
bornnygurl No Longer a Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 1,470	It's sad but that's rampant on eBay. I use to primarily sell there (not anymore). I once had someone steal my description word for word and when I complained to eBay about it they did nothing. She changed one word so they didn't think it was worth going after her I guess. The same person also stole someone else's pictures in the same auction she used my description in. I did find a code that prevents right clicking for my future auctions.

07-12-2007, 11:38 AM	#14
ashley809 Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: In my own little world!! Posts: 733	I used to sell pet carries on Ebay and someone kept doing that to me. I was so upset as well! It takes a lot of time to list things and for some lazy person to copy all of your hard work is the worst!

07-12-2007, 12:23 PM	#15
Sadie's Mom Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Irving, TX Posts: 3,180	That sucks. I know it happens...I don't know why people can't just come up with their own descriptions and pictures. __________________ Christie and Sadie