jlady
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posted on January 21, 2001 08:44:29 PM
Hi,
Do you guys think it would be disreputable if I don\'t put the fact that my item is a replica of a name brand in the title, BUT,
instead explain in the ad that it is a replica....I am not sure my item is a replica, but I think it is.
Ex: Citizen Titanium Watch (would be title), but in fact I believe it is a replica, so I would explain that in my description, I also would start my auction at a low opening bid, for instance 9.99 which I believe is a fair price for the watch, even if it is a replica.
Joyce
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mauimoods
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posted on January 21, 2001 08:47:19 PM
Myself, I would put FAUX in the title. I know if I read a title that says CAROLE LITTLE OUTFIT and I click to read it and it says this isnt a CL..but it sure LOOKS like one, I get ticked.
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sharkbaby
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posted on January 21, 2001 08:55:26 PM
The title would be completely misleading as such. I'm with maui. I would be ticked off going in expecting that it was a Citizen (or whatever) and then the description went on to reveal that it wasn't.
In fact I have had that happen and it REALLY discredited the seller in my eyes. Honesty UP FRONT is always the best way to go!
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borgt
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posted on January 21, 2001 08:58:25 PM
I've got to agree with sharkbaby & mauimoods... don't do it.
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ubiedaman
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posted on January 21, 2001 09:36:23 PM
This "could" be construed as "keyword spamming" a major NoNo...try to tip it off in the title .
Keith
I assume full responsibility for my actions, except
the ones that are someone else's fault.
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thekismeme
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posted on January 21, 2001 09:41:38 PM
ditto to all of the above.
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CAgrrl
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posted on January 21, 2001 10:37:44 PM
I don't disagree with the above advice, my only lament is that Ebay titles aren't long enough to put in all the stuff that you really should be able to put in. It sux. Spoiled by Yahoo in that respect I guess.
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bitsandbobs
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posted on January 21, 2001 11:05:44 PM
If it's a repro then put it the title. If you have to sneak that info somewhere in the description, then you've wasted my time, mis-described the article in your title and you have made me suspicious of anything else you may be selling.
Be straight up front and steer clear of getting a bad name.
JMHO.
Bob, Downunder but never down.
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soldbyj
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posted on January 21, 2001 11:08:12 PM
I sell Armitron watches and list them as such in the title. Every time I list one, a specil page comes up that says They must be that brand by eBay rules. It even goes on to say that I cannot give a brand name in my description, even if I say I "think" it is. I must know it is and have papers for it.. I do not know if this warning pertains to things other then watches, but it is only when I list watches that I get this warning.
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abacaxi
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posted on January 22, 2001 04:28:52 AM
YOu can't sell "replicas" of items that are currently in production by their own company, or those for wehom the design copyright is still in effect.
It's illegal!
What you have is a FAKE or a COPYRIGHT VIOLATING ILLEGAL COPY of a Citizen Titanium Watch.
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soldbyj
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posted on January 22, 2001 07:42:16 PM
I just listed another watch tonight, only a few minutea ago, and the "Warning" from ebay it still there.
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barrelracer
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posted on January 22, 2001 09:08:26 PM
soldbyj
When I list Disney items I get a copyright warning. "This item may infringe.... "
So certain keywords must activate different warnings on ebay.
~Not barrelracer on ebay, don't pick on them!~
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FelixTheCat1965
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posted on January 23, 2001 09:36:39 AM
I would put a question mark in the title...for example...Citizen Titanium Watch..Replica???, then they can determine for themselves whether they want to look at it or not. That's what I do when I'm not sure about an item.
felixthecat
Angie
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kerryann
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posted on January 23, 2001 10:38:29 AM
Does the watch face say Citizen but in reality it is not?
If that's the case, what you have is an illegal, counterfeit watch.
If you put Citizen in the title, you better be selling a genuine Citizen watch or prepare to be shut down. Lots of ticked bidders may report you to Safeharbor.
Not Kerryann on eBay
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mrpotatoheadd
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posted on January 23, 2001 10:40:49 AM
That's what I do when I'm not sure about an item.
Wouldn't it be easier on your bidders if you found out what the item was before you listed it?
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chepistar
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posted on January 23, 2001 02:42:12 PM
jlady
Forget worrying about SafeHarbor. Large companies (such as Seiko/Citizen) who hold the copyrights on their name and designs have "lurkers" that watch auction sites for counterfeit product. This is Especially true of Gucci, Louis Vuitton, and ROLEX. I'm not sure who else. If they find that you are selling illegal reproductions of their goods (whether using their name or a likeness of their product), even if you think they are "real" and state it in your description you will be contacted not by eBay, but by a corporate attorney who will, among other things, have you send him your widget, the name and address of where you got the widget, any additional widgets you have, etc.
Yahoo is filled with spamming and copies ~ not sure how these people get away with it!
It will be Ugly when they get caught since they've gotten away with it for such a long time.
Best of Luck!
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