Do you report the fakes on eBay or let it go?

Coachfanatic · Apr 10th, 2007, 02:09 AM

I admit, I've reported some thru eBay but what makes me mad is NOTHING was ever done. I gave them plenty of time (2-3 days left on the auction) but the price kept going higher and higher until there was a winner.

I mean these were OBVIOUS fakes too so it wouldn't have taken a rocket scientist to figure it out.

It makes me SOOOO mad that people get away with it and I feel bad for the buyers when they spend all that money on a fake and may never know they got taken.

kidlearner · Apr 10th, 2007, 02:16 AM

Post what you find in the "worst fakes" thread above. A lot of people will see it and report it. Several auctions suddenly "disappear" as a result!

cupcake · Apr 10th, 2007, 09:36 AM

I report them all the time and I usually report them more than once if eBay isn't on the stick.

finzup · Apr 10th, 2007, 09:42 AM

It makes me mad that unsuspecting people are paying their hard earned money for something that they believe to be authentic - but is fake.
On the other hand -- buyer beware - maybe some of these bidders should do some investgation to determine whether or not the bag they are purchasing is real or fake.
Either way.. I report ALL fake's I find..

sweetmelissa · Apr 10th, 2007, 09:55 AM

I'm a little wary of reporting only because I'm such a newbie still. I only do it when I am super SURE that it's a fake so it has to be a really obvious. Because sometimes I see one posted on the fakes thread which later turns out to be real and I would feel awful if I reported it wrongly. I know it doesn't happen much but it does happen.

gayathri · Apr 10th, 2007, 09:59 AM

I just report them and have some of my other buddies report them too. I can understand if somebody is willing buying a fake from some cheapo mall stall but to defraud a genuine buyer is just wrong and repugnant.

CandyJanney · Apr 10th, 2007, 10:00 AM

I've never reported a fake before. I guess I probably should but after joining this place and seeing how you gals are about fakes, I'm pretty sure SOMEONE will report it from here so I figure hey, no need to.

reddianasaur · Apr 10th, 2007, 10:02 AM

I report them, hopefully can save some buyer alot of money in the process

CoachKatie · Apr 10th, 2007, 01:08 PM

I don't bother reporting. If other people get suckered into bidding on a fake bag, so be it. If people are spending hundreds of dollars on handbags, I'd atleast hope they would research them a bit to protect themselves. There are SO many to report, I use to do it but now it's so hard to do them all.

willowsmom · Apr 10th, 2007, 01:18 PM

Most of the times I've reported, eBay eventually responds that there was nothing wrong with the listing (even when it's a BLATANT fake), so I don't bother anymore.

8girl · Apr 10th, 2007, 01:18 PM

It's so sad to see people spend all that money on obvious fakes. I definitely do the head-shake thing!

I have reported some and will probably keep reporting them when I see them.

graberg · Apr 10th, 2007, 02:14 PM

I always report them. Even with experience, most of us have gotten at least 1 fake from an eBay seller so I think it's worth my time to help others avoid that situation if possible.

jewelebeanie · Apr 10th, 2007, 02:18 PM

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Originally Posted by sweetmelissa

I'm a little wary of reporting only because I'm such a newbie still. I only do it when I am super SURE that it's a fake so it has to be a really obvious. Because sometimes I see one posted on the fakes thread which later turns out to be real and I would feel awful if I reported it wrongly. I know it doesn't happen much but it does happen.

I'm in the same boat. I won't unless I am really really sure.

carrie13 · Apr 10th, 2007, 02:19 PM

I report fakes that I come across but I don't go out of my way to search eBay for fakes to report.

Heath-kkf · Apr 10th, 2007, 02:30 PM

I think people just need to be careful when reporting. Ok, if the bag listed is plastic looking and obviously fake then report away. There are some better looking knockoffs on eBay which one should probably ask for others opinions before reporting.

eBay is trusting the community to properly report fakes, I'm sure having your authentic bag being pulled for being "fake" is awful and severely inconvienent.

Apr 10th, 2007, 02:09 AM	#1
Coachfanatic Member	Do you report the fakes on Ebay or let it go? I admit, I've reported some thru eBay but what makes me mad is NOTHING was ever done. I gave them plenty of time (2-3 days left on the auction) but the price kept going higher and higher until there was a winner. I mean these were OBVIOUS fakes too so it wouldn't have taken a rocket scientist to figure it out. It makes me SOOOO mad that people get away with it and I feel bad for the buyers when they spend all that money on a fake and may never know they got taken.

Apr 10th, 2007, 02:16 AM	#2
kidlearner Craving LV Location: Bay Area, CA	Re: Do you report the fakes on Ebay or let it go? Post what you find in the "worst fakes" thread above. A lot of people will see it and report it. Several auctions suddenly "disappear" as a result! __________________ The way to know life is to love many things - Vincent Van Gogh

Apr 10th, 2007, 09:36 AM	#3
cupcake is loving life.	Re: Do you report the fakes on Ebay or let it go? I report them all the time and I usually report them more than once if eBay isn't on the stick.

Apr 10th, 2007, 09:42 AM	#4
finzup Addicted Belenista! Location: The BE RAOK Island	Re: Do you report the fakes on Ebay or let it go? It makes me mad that unsuspecting people are paying their hard earned money for something that they believe to be authentic - but is fake. On the other hand -- buyer beware - maybe some of these bidders should do some investgation to determine whether or not the bag they are purchasing is real or fake. Either way.. I report ALL fake's I find.. __________________ "Indecision may or may not be my problem..." What I think about sometimes @ http://finzup.blogspot.com

Apr 10th, 2007, 09:55 AM	#5
sweetmelissa But it was on sale! Location: South Jersey	Re: Do you report the fakes on Ebay or let it go? I'm a little wary of reporting only because I'm such a newbie still. I only do it when I am super SURE that it's a fake so it has to be a really obvious. Because sometimes I see one posted on the fakes thread which later turns out to be real and I would feel awful if I reported it wrongly. I know it doesn't happen much but it does happen. __________________ Burnt Orange Pleated Hobo 12236 Large Khaki/Chambray Carly 10620 Large Copper Zoe Something lurex Ponytail scarves (Esp scarf print). "M" charm. Blue or multi flower charm. Mimi sunnies in bottle. Dominque sunnies. Got em: Navy Patent Pleated Kisslock Ergo, Ink Legacy Thompson Hobo, Tan Delphine, Chevron, lipgloss charm, Legacy perfume, op art scarf.

Apr 10th, 2007, 09:59 AM	#6
gayathri Member	Re: Do you report the fakes on Ebay or let it go? I just report them and have some of my other buddies report them too. I can understand if somebody is willing buying a fake from some cheapo mall stall but to defraud a genuine buyer is just wrong and repugnant.

Apr 10th, 2007, 10:00 AM	#7
CandyJanney Squishy Leather! Location: Cambridge, MA	Re: Do you report the fakes on Ebay or let it go? I've never reported a fake before. I guess I probably should but after joining this place and seeing how you gals are about fakes, I'm pretty sure SOMEONE will report it from here so I figure hey, no need to. __________________ Candy's Art Haven www.foxprints.com/candy/

Apr 10th, 2007, 10:02 AM	#8
reddianasaur Sofa King Banned Location: Roak Land	Re: Do you report the fakes on Ebay or let it go? I report them, hopefully can save some buyer alot of money in the process

Apr 10th, 2007, 01:08 PM	#9
CoachKatie Addict Location: Minnesnowta	Re: Do you report the fakes on Ebay or let it go? I don't bother reporting. If other people get suckered into bidding on a fake bag, so be it. If people are spending hundreds of dollars on handbags, I'd atleast hope they would research them a bit to protect themselves. There are SO many to report, I use to do it but now it's so hard to do them all. __________________

Apr 10th, 2007, 01:18 PM	#10
willowsmom WillandSky'sMomNow! Location: PA	Re: Do you report the fakes on Ebay or let it go? Most of the times I've reported, eBay eventually responds that there was nothing wrong with the listing (even when it's a BLATANT fake), so I don't bother anymore.

Apr 10th, 2007, 01:18 PM	#11
8girl Member	Re: Do you report the fakes on Ebay or let it go? It's so sad to see people spend all that money on obvious fakes. I definitely do the head-shake thing! I have reported some and will probably keep reporting them when I see them.

Apr 10th, 2007, 02:14 PM	#12
graberg Member	Re: Do you report the fakes on Ebay or let it go? I always report them. Even with experience, most of us have gotten at least 1 fake from an eBay seller so I think it's worth my time to help others avoid that situation if possible.

Apr 10th, 2007, 02:19 PM	#14
carrie13 Member	Re: Do you report the fakes on Ebay or let it go? I report fakes that I come across but I don't go out of my way to search eBay for fakes to report.

Apr 10th, 2007, 02:30 PM	#15
Heath-kkf Needs to No-No.. Location: Southeast Michigan	Re: Do you report the fakes on Ebay or let it go? I think people just need to be careful when reporting. Ok, if the bag listed is plastic looking and obviously fake then report away. There are some better looking knockoffs on eBay which one should probably ask for others opinions before reporting. eBay is trusting the community to properly report fakes, I'm sure having your authentic bag being pulled for being "fake" is awful and severely inconvienent.