mingotree
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posted on August 19, 2004 12:05:22 AM
How do you report a seller for using HIDDEN key word spamming?
There's no place on ebay's form to say it's hidden. Does ebay automatically look for it when it's reported?
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Libra63
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posted on August 19, 2004 06:58:25 AM
Here is eBays Help page for Keyword spamming.
[url]http://pages.ebay.com/help/policies/listing-
keywords.html
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jwwrs
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posted on August 19, 2004 10:22:06 AM
Tom,
I'm sure Ralphie is glad that I finally learned how to post a hyperlink.
http://pages.ebay.com/help/policies/listing-keywords.html
jwwrs
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myoldtoy
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posted on August 19, 2004 10:59:41 AM
hello:
since your question has been answered; i would like to ask why should a seller resort to HIDDEN key word spamming, when they can do this???
p.s.....if the title is not enuff, read the description.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=63560&item=3741976828&rd=1
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myoldtoy
[ edited by myoldtoy on Aug 19, 2004 11:01 AM ]
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jackswebb
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posted on August 19, 2004 08:07:31 PM
please tell me what I am suppose to see, looks like a normal auction to me, with tons of TOS and such. do we click and drag er' sumthin'? I dunno alot o' fancy stuff.
thanks!
Back to basics,,,,And the beat goes on,,,,,,
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mingotree
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posted on August 20, 2004 12:13:44 AM
Thanks for the links but I've done those and only get the form email.
I want to tell ebay it's hidden and you can't do that with their form only give item numbers.
I first sent in my complaint last Friday and seller still has hidden key words, a whole dictionary of them. I know it may sound petty but it is very annoying to search and get many auctions that have nothing to do with what I want.
Yes, jacksweb, if you get an odd auction in your search just click and drag on open areas and the words come up. Some may be over to the right and hard to see.
I would never bid on their auctions anyway because I think sellers who use hidden key words announce they are crooks right off the bat!
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myoldtoy
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posted on August 20, 2004 04:25:57 AM
jack:
FROM my earlier post, where i listed the url for the auction with keyword spam...
here are two c/paste out of the auction...[1] is the title, and [2] is from description...
all i was asking was why should a seller resort to of all kinds of hidden words when they can more easily get away with this????
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TITLE
[1]1900-05 GLOBE WERNICKE TYPE ORIGINAL DANNER BOOKCASE
FROM DESCRIPTION
[2]Yes, we had Globe Wernicke type only merely for search purposes
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tanx, myoldtoy
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Japerton
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posted on August 20, 2004 09:14:39 AM
Good question.
I am searching for a Dooney Bourke or Coach...or even a signature bag.
It's amazing the absolute gall of some sellers.
Not merely the fell-off-the-back-of-the-truck knock offs, but not even remotely related purses!
I don't even add crescent or hobo to my search, it's pointless.
One seller is selling CD's and spams with maker/designer names. His fees must be extraordinary, piles on the listing, so what is ebay's incentive to police this crap?
The good sellers must be livid.
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tomwiii
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posted on August 20, 2004 09:28:54 AM
jwrrs:
Ralph says he's proud of you, boy!
 
[ edited by tomwiii on Aug 20, 2004 09:30 AM ]
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mingotree
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posted on August 20, 2004 10:53:12 AM
well, this is what I'm compaining about in this seller's listing. He's selling a print...that's all JUST a print.
These are his hidden key words:
Key words: stephen king ufo alien sci-fi science fiction blythe doll nasa roswell retro kitsch pop art pop-art popart vinyl records goth gothic 70 60 60' 70' punk barbie lava lamp miffy betty boop kitty pretty custard shop Moulin clubbing Rouge girl girls Scary Miss Mary baby fashion indie star wars comic fantasy David Brin Simon R. Green Asimov Isaac parker maker dollmaker painting rock picture image face Nike Reebok Adidas Fila Sergio Tacchini Fred Perry Puma gallery disco 70's 60's suspender magazines suspenders magazine book velvet books prada vintage sex sexy sofa chair stool scooter deco KOUPY lip lips trainers lambretta falls cord pvc gucci MOSCHINO fetish lace dress chic ITSY & BITSY mini wv beetle jacket top leather monsoon wiggle wool coat saucy creepy club funky lipsy guitar cyber new boots alchemy hot fairy face pony skirt corset suit witch medieval shirt ball gown ball gown belt lace image wig uv beauty vampire cartoon pinup pin up pin-up lil retro deco deco gun weapon rifle bullet bullets magnum 44 pistol clint eastwood dirty harry cowboy guns revolver Remington browning beretta kimber Winchester sas renata gamba film star movie cinema dvd video cd poster print makarov usa america american bullet-proof bulletproof historic music actor star gold golden FRENCH BULL DOG NORTH LIGHT ENGLISH BULL TERRIER STAFFORDSHIRE BULLTERRIER liverpool england american pit Muhammed Ali aly Muhamad box boxing king
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myoldtoy
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posted on August 20, 2004 11:12:54 AM
mingotree: i have tried to access auction in vain, what is the url?
myoldtoy
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AintRichYet
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posted on August 20, 2004 11:41:08 AM
myoldtoy: here is one of that seller's listings with the 'hidden keyword spamming' ...
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=551&item=3742509132&rd=1&ssPageName=WDVW
If you left click and 'highlight' the white plain looking box area, that is where the words are all hidden.
edited to add, seems most of his listings all have those hidden keywords.
[ edited by AintRichYet on Aug 20, 2004 11:41 AM ]
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Kevinatgrannys
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posted on August 20, 2004 01:07:26 PM
I see it, Right under the pic of the backside of the print showing the hanging bracket. Wow, but I think that it would only work if you did a search by both title and description, right??
Kevin
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AintRichYet
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posted on August 20, 2004 01:14:37 PM
Hi Kev ... yes, that is correct; only searches with title & description ...
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Libra63
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posted on August 20, 2004 06:03:27 PM
At the bottom of the page there is a line that says. Report listing violations or problems with another eBay member. Click report and there you will beable to send an email to customer support.
http://pages.ebay.com/help/policies/listing-keywords.html
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Libra63
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posted on August 20, 2004 06:07:04 PM
I clicked on the jimi hendrix auction and there is keyword spamming at more than one place in the white area. In the above area there are come and in the lower area there are different ones. That auction is full of key word spamming.
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mingotree
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posted on August 21, 2004 11:26:51 AM
I just gave up....I guess ebay isn't interested i crooked sellers.
So can someone please tell me HOW hidden key word spamming is done so I can level the playing field?
Thanks for any help.
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jvj24601
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posted on August 21, 2004 04:40:10 PM
Nah, you are a better person than that!!
Two wrongs don't make a right. (Though two rights do make a left..)
It is VERY annoying that eBay has made it impossible to report those sellers who hide keywords by using the same font color as their background, but you don't really want to stoop to their level.
It is seriously doubtful that it improves sales, and it really irritates potential buyers.
If you can't beat 'em, rise above 'em.
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