pecannorma
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posted on June 9, 2002 02:39:30 PM
I have never visited a board before but stumbled into this now looking for help & am SO LIVID I will let off steam. I spent time & energy doing pics & writing an ad for a $750. chanel bag. I sold it to high bidder last week #875566389 Today I see MY words & MY pics (except a dirty bag on the floor--last pic isn't mine) in a new aution for a chanel bag #882409739 I went to auction watch & deleted my pics but I guess too late. I'm fairly new to computers & not real savy. What can I do?
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rarriffle
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posted on June 9, 2002 02:57:08 PM
Your deleting your pics seems to have done the trick. When I look at the auction no pics show up but they were hosted here at AW.
you need to check your AW account and see if you were charged for her using your pics.
the only pic there now is the one of the purse on the floor.
[ edited by rarriffle on Jun 9, 2002 02:58 PM ]
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yeager
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posted on June 9, 2002 03:02:56 PM
Hi pecannorma,
If the other seller has linked to your picture, then I think that some of the Auction Watch members may advise you put more pictures back on your auction. This time instead of putting the Chanel bag on there, you could put a old beat up bag on. If she is linking to your pictures, then whatever she links to, is what she will get.
A couple of funny ideas might be ...
A bread bag with a couple peices of bread next to it.
How about a plastic grocery bag? Or you could use a brown paper lunch bag with the name Chanel written on it with a black marker.
You might want to contact ebay safeharbor to report this. Since your auction date is the earlier of the two, it should be very easy for ebay to see who stole the auction.
One more tip for posting on this board. Many people who post here, don't do it in the same name they use to sell on ebay. Sometimes people get offended by your comments and creat problems for your auctions.
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yeager
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posted on June 9, 2002 03:10:25 PM
Also, what kind of name is strictly_for_my_niggas anyway?
I wonder what kind of person would have this kind of name. I wouldn't buy anything from this person based on that name alone.
[ edited by yeager on Jun 9, 2002 03:13 PM ]
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PizzaMimi
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posted on June 9, 2002 03:22:05 PM
There was an ebayer awhile back that had this happen to her. She replaced the picture that was being "borrowed" by another seller with one of her larger rear end bent over in a G-string bikini. It was hysterical and there was nothing the other seller could do except close the auction early. I don't necessarily recommend you strip down for a photo session, but you could certainly put up something that would upset that other seller so they would think twice about doing it again. Just make sure you name your picture the exact same name you used on the original photos.
Keep us posted!
Mimi
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glassgrl
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posted on June 9, 2002 03:30:26 PM
Hmmm. In her? other auctions, one is hosted from Andale, one from IPIX and one from AOL. Wanna bet they don't have any of these?
Quick put some other pictures up, I've never had the opportunity to see one of these go down!
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ahc3
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posted on June 9, 2002 03:47:04 PM
Yes, you should definitely put up some pictures in their place that will get people not to bid. You should also complain to AW and Ebay, as you ARE being charged for this idiot using your pictures. Be sure to put the bad ones in there with the same name
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pecannorma
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posted on June 9, 2002 03:59:06 PM
Thank you for the delightful responses. As I said I don't know much about the computer. To do ebay I just do a,b,c but I'm learning. I would love to put some good pics on there but my son isn't here to help me. I hope they didn't save my pictures somewhere to use them again. They still are using my write up but I did report it to ebay. I agree with one response, that name itself blew me away. It really takes all kinds doesn't it. I found reading all the things on this board so informative I will probably make it a habit. Thanks to all of you for the responses.
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sulyn1950
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posted on June 9, 2002 04:09:53 PM
"you could use a brown paper lunch bag with the name Chanel written on it with a black marker."
I LOVE that idea! LOL
Since she is linking to YOUR AW account and YOU are paying for it, send her a message through the "ask seller a question" feature and ask her to send you her email address so you can send her an invoice through PP for image hosting and the ad copy. Make it sound very professional.
Something like:
Hello! I have noticed that you have linked to my image hosting service AW on this auction and that you are using my copy from auction #875566389. I have a flat rate I charge on all my images and ad copy. I charge $XX.XX for a normal 7 day auction or if you prefer $XX.XX per day for as long as the auction runs. I accept payment through PayPal at me@myemail addy.com . If you prefer, send me your email address and I will be more than happy to send an invoice to you.
Thank you-
XXXXXXX
eBay ID:XXXXXXX
email: XXXXXXXX
Even if she's dense, she'll get the point! She's been caught.
If she does email you and apologizes, you can still ask that she at least pay your AW fees for the image she linked to. She needs to know that those images don't show up on eBay for free!!!!
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Libra63
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posted on June 9, 2002 05:23:09 PM
I think this person is a male. After reading feedbacks of his and some other buyers feedbacks I would try and put some rather unethical pictures in his auction and see what happens. I am sure that you can find ones that would fit this type of seller.I am sure he will never reimburse you for the use of the pictures so be creative.
Good Luck
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Libra63
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posted on June 9, 2002 05:23:22 PM
I think this person is a male. After reading feedbacks of his and some other buyers feedbacks I would try and put some rather unethical pictures in his auction and see what happens. I am sure that you can find ones that would fit this type of seller.I am sure he will never reimburse you for the use of the pictures so be creative.
Good Luck
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porfere
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posted on June 9, 2002 05:34:17 PM
somehow, i don't think ANYTHING could be offensive to this already-offensive "person"! ...
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caffeitalia
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posted on June 9, 2002 10:10:22 PM
You need to put in as many goofy pictures as you can. The links are still to your site. Just find any pics not even related to it. I prefer porn pics, but anything will do. Just copy and save them you your hard drive, and name them exactly what those files are. Then upload them with that name. That usually does the trick.
One thing you should do though is dump the reserve auctions. Let the letige buyers have a chance. With reserves, I have found that it tends to bring out the deadbeats.
[ edited by caffeitalia on Jun 9, 2002 10:12 PM ]
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bidsbids
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posted on June 9, 2002 10:55:38 PM
Put this image up in place of the Chanel purse photo 
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yeager
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posted on June 9, 2002 11:17:33 PM
[ edited by yeager on Jun 14, 2002 01:07 AM ]
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yeager
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posted on June 9, 2002 11:32:09 PM
Well, I'm here to say the seller has a bidder on this purse. It's a person with a feedback rating of 2. Oh, minus 2 that is! 
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rarriffle
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posted on June 10, 2002 01:48:37 AM
the seller has also added a tidbit apologizing for the pics being down and saying they will be back asap.
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classicrock000
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posted on June 10, 2002 03:39:20 AM
bidsbids---I have a pet kangaroo in my back yard-hes missing one of those,and he's been quite ornary lately--how much do you want for it???
[ edited by classicrock000 on Jun 10, 2002 03:41 AM ]
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mrfoxy76
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posted on June 10, 2002 05:27:58 AM
dont mean to sound racist here but should email him and ask can a non "nigga" bid on this auction?
wonder what the response would be.
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profe51
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posted on June 10, 2002 06:27:12 AM
You really ought to get somebody to help you put some bogus pictures in there to show this idiot what can happen when you steal photos.....
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bidsbids
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posted on June 10, 2002 06:52:01 AM
At a minimum the bogus seller should be taught to save pictures to his own hard drive.
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sn0bbish
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posted on June 10, 2002 09:20:21 AM
god their feedback is just as pathetic as the name. not one of those people can "speak" proper english. how sad.
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feistyone
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posted on June 10, 2002 10:17:57 AM
The picture links are still in the auction and they are definitely linked to your account. Why not have a bit of fun with it while you can. Show this person for what he really is. A fake, or is that a flake. I like the brown paper bag suggestion.
Finer Fashions on Ebay, top designers, latest styles.
http://members.ebay.com/aboutme/feistyone/
[ edited by feistyone on Jun 10, 2002 10:23 AM ]
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profe51
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posted on June 10, 2002 08:52:29 PM
just for grins I emailed the seller and said "gosh, where did all the nice pictures go, I cant bid if I can only see one picture that looks like it was taken on the floor of a Denny's bathroom!" he/she who is named Juventis Kappa (no kidding!) replied that the pictures should be up by tonight...not so far..you'd better get in there with some goofy ones to show this creep up....cant somebody help???
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mrssantaclaus
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posted on June 10, 2002 09:04:16 PM
I think this should work. I, too, am a novice so anyone feel free to correct me if I am wrong.
1. Put a floppy disc in your hard drive.
2. Go to the picture of the plastic bag with CHANEL on it.
3. Click on the button on the right side of your mouse.
4. Click on SAVE AS
5. Select A Drive
6. Type in the same name as you called your original Chanel bag picture.
7. Go to auctionwatch MANAGE IMAGES
8. Click on upload
9. Double click on the new picture
10. Upload
11. Sit back, check out their auction and enjoy!
REPEAT WITH A SECOND PICTURE FOR MORE FUN. I am sure by now someone else has brought up some cool pictures.
BECKY
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caffeitalia
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posted on June 10, 2002 09:11:49 PM
If you need help, just speak up. Now that there has been a bid on the item, the auction cannot be changed, even now that the bid is cancelled. The time is now to get even for the rest of us.
[ edited by caffeitalia on Jun 10, 2002 09:15 PM ]
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sparkz
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posted on June 10, 2002 09:28:50 PM
Instead of a picture, upload a text message that reads " If you wish to purchase this item for $500.00, please email me. I would prefer to end the auction and complete the transaction off Ebay to avoid their outrageous final value fees". Then report the auction to safeharbor.
The light at the end of the tunnel will turn out to be an oncoming train.
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saddamhussien
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posted on June 10, 2002 10:34:12 PM
No need to get all upset over this joker! He's just your typical, inconsiderate, rebellious youngster! (Age 17-24 Asian American, if you're interested). Probably selling his ex-girlfriend's purse!
[ edited by saddamhussien on Jun 10, 2002 10:36 PM ]
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profe51
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posted on June 11, 2002 06:42:28 AM
sold to a 0 feedbacker BIN for 750!! did you see the new pictures at the bottom?? what's with all the blurry TRIPOD garbage? and when I went to the page I got a Tripod login prompt which then went away when I clicked cancel. what a loser.
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sn0bbish
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posted on June 11, 2002 07:43:58 AM
i emailed her and asked if she had recently closed an auction because i had seen the same pics on another auction, and i was interested but the picture with the rusty bag on the floor wasnt very appealing blah blah!
this was her reply :
"SUCK A DICK, WHY YOU GIRLS ALL MAD JUST BECAUSE I USED PICTURE, GET A LIFE #*!@.."
oh this one is a real winner. the illiterate can sell on ebay too?!
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