I really really screwed up and bid on an obvious fake. :(

Demosthenes · Nov 9th, 2007, 12:37 PM

I don't know what I was thinking, except that I bid late at night and I was probably just excited to see a great deal. I already reported the bags to eBay, but the listing is still up and I am the highest bidder. I emailed the seller, and she was a witch about it, and implied that it was my fault, even though selling fakes is illegal anyway, and she isn't canceling my bid like I requested. Should I just do a bid retraction? It ends in about 7 hours.

If enough people report the item, will it get taken off?

The results of my folly:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...MEBI:IT&ih=012

katrynar · Nov 9th, 2007, 01:02 PM

I reported it! You dont have to pay for an item that is fake on eBay, even if you are the winning bidder! Just contact ebay by using the chat button and let them know!!, Also you can do your own bid retraction

Demosthenes · Nov 9th, 2007, 01:36 PM

That's good news! Thanks! I didn't want to do a bid retraction because doesn't it count against you as the bidder? I will do the MAC chat thing if I do end up winning it.

lorihmatthews · Nov 9th, 2007, 01:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Demosthenes

That's good news! Thanks! I didn't want to do a bid retraction because doesn't it count against you as the bidder? I will do the MAC chat thing if I do end up winning it.

No, it doesn't hurt your status as a bidder. But I'm not sure if you can retract your bid this late in the game yourself. What an obnoxious seller that she won't retract your bid!

tanukiki · Nov 9th, 2007, 01:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by katrynar

I reported it! You dont have to pay for an item that is fake on eBay, even if you are the winning bidder! Just contact ebay by using the chat button and let them know!!, Also you can do your own bid retraction

How do you report an auction? These are so seriously fake-looking its not even funny. Sig lining on a sig bag.

Demosthenes · Nov 9th, 2007, 02:00 PM

Try this link:

http://contact.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI...expirationDate=

Item #:
220168408304

didn't mean to · Nov 9th, 2007, 03:40 PM

^^
or you can click on the auction, scroll to the bottom of the page and click on "report this item"
Step 1, choose "counterfeits and copyright violations"
Step 2, choose "Potential trademark infringement"
Step 3, choose "Counterfeit handbags"
Hit "Continue"
On the Contact Us screen under "Contact Customer Support" make sure you click on "email us"
Then hit "send"

Fakes Suck - Let's get this listing removed

sarah1029 · Nov 9th, 2007, 03:55 PM

Reported it for you!

Also, maybe add this to the fakes thread so more people can report it?

tanukiki · Nov 9th, 2007, 06:27 PM

It's gone!

Demosthenes · Nov 9th, 2007, 06:30 PM

Yay! Thanks you guys. I'll definitely be more careful in the future.

superstar · Nov 11th, 2007, 03:03 AM

Glad you didn't have to pay for it.

Nov 9th, 2007, 12:37 PM	#1
Demosthenes Member	I really really screwed up and bid on an obvious fake. :( I don't know what I was thinking, except that I bid late at night and I was probably just excited to see a great deal. I already reported the bags to eBay, but the listing is still up and I am the highest bidder. I emailed the seller, and she was a witch about it, and implied that it was my fault, even though selling fakes is illegal anyway, and she isn't canceling my bid like I requested. Should I just do a bid retraction? It ends in about 7 hours. If enough people report the item, will it get taken off? The results of my folly: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...MEBI:IT&ih=012

Nov 9th, 2007, 01:02 PM	#2
katrynar Coach-a-holic on ban Location: Loving my SO	Re: I really really screwed up and bid on an obvious fake. :( I reported it! You dont have to pay for an item that is fake on eBay, even if you are the winning bidder! Just contact ebay by using the chat button and let them know!!, Also you can do your own bid retraction __________________ OMG OMG OMG!!!!I GOT A NEW JOB!! MTV BABY!!!

Nov 9th, 2007, 01:36 PM	#3
Demosthenes Member	Re: I really really screwed up and bid on an obvious fake. :( That's good news! Thanks! I didn't want to do a bid retraction because doesn't it count against you as the bidder? I will do the MAC chat thing if I do end up winning it.

Nov 9th, 2007, 02:00 PM	#6
Demosthenes Member	Re: I really really screwed up and bid on an obvious fake. :( Try this link: http://contact.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI...expirationDate= Item #: 220168408304

Nov 9th, 2007, 03:40 PM	#7
didn't mean to I love spring!	Re: I really really screwed up and bid on an obvious fake. :( ^^ or you can click on the auction, scroll to the bottom of the page and click on "report this item" Step 1, choose "counterfeits and copyright violations" Step 2, choose "Potential trademark infringement" Step 3, choose "Counterfeit handbags" Hit "Continue" On the Contact Us screen under "Contact Customer Support" make sure you click on "email us" Then hit "send" Fakes Suck - Let's get this listing removed __________________ *My newest love*

Nov 9th, 2007, 03:55 PM	#8
sarah1029 Member	Re: I really really screwed up and bid on an obvious fake. :( Reported it for you! Also, maybe add this to the fakes thread so more people can report it? Last edited by sarah1029; Nov 9th, 2007 at 03:59 PM.

Nov 9th, 2007, 06:27 PM	#9
tanukiki Stupid Lamb Location: Missin the Lone Star state	Re: I really really screwed up and bid on an obvious fake. :( It's gone! __________________ Jenn aka Tanukiki "I would always love this fragile human girl, for the rest of my limitless existence." "I decided as long as I was going to hell, I might as well do it thoroughly." - Edward Cullen

Nov 9th, 2007, 06:30 PM	#10
Demosthenes Member	Re: I really really screwed up and bid on an obvious fake. :( Yay! Thanks you guys. I'll definitely be more careful in the future.

Nov 11th, 2007, 03:03 AM	#11
superstar I Love You Mommy Location: California	Re: I really really screwed up and bid on an obvious fake. :( Glad you didn't have to pay for it. __________________