eBay fined for selling counterfeit purses

memory · Jun 4th, 2008, 01:24 PM

I'm not sure if this is the right lace for this, but thought it was interesting:

"Online auction giant eBay was convicted Wednesday of selling counterfeit goods and ordered to pay 20,000 euros (30,000 dollars) in damages to French luxury group Hermes, Hermes' lawyer said.

The ruling, which marks a first in France, found eBay directly responsible for the sale on its website of three Hermes bags including two fakes, for a total of 3,000 euros.

"We are satisfied that they should be considered counterfeiters", said lawyer Emmanuel Colomes, who had been seeking 30,000 euros in damages for complicity in the sale of counterfeit goods.

At the trial in April, Hermes' lawyer argued that eBay was more than a mere host for the counterfeit items.

"eBay is an active player in the transaction because not only does it offer a number of services to improve the sale, but when it does not work well enough or fast enough, they intervene with the client," Colomes argued.

"They are perfectly informed of the transactions since they take a percentage cut."

Luxury fashion houses Louis Vuitton and Dior Couture have also taken legal action against eBay before the Paris commercial court, respectively seeking 20 million and 17 million euros in damages.

Both brands accuse eBay of complicity in the sale of counterfeit goods by allowing buyers and sellers to transact without imposing any controls.

Also in France, the auction industry took legal action against the online giant last December, accusing it of encouraging trade in pirated and stolen goods.

And in a potentially major case, the cosmetics giant L'Oreal last September launched legal action against eBay in five European countries including France, over the sale of bottles of counterfeit perfume."

http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20080604...acytrialusebay

Tefhel · Jun 4th, 2008, 01:40 PM

H_addict · Jun 4th, 2008, 01:42 PM

FINALLY!!!

SuzyZ · Jun 4th, 2008, 01:47 PM

thanks for sharing that news - I'm sure it makes any of us who have been screwed by eBay feel a whole lot better!!!!!

PinkSuadeSoho · Jun 4th, 2008, 01:48 PM

Karma takes a bite out of eBay

Louis_gal · Jun 4th, 2008, 01:50 PM

Finally!

and I think this belongs in the eBay forum. Maybe a Mod can move it.

LVobsessed415 · Jun 4th, 2008, 01:52 PM

YES, glad to see eBay paying out instead of just charging us high fees.

glamourdiva1982 · Jun 4th, 2008, 01:56 PM

This is a very good thing, however I would be weary as a seller - eBay's not going to sit back and pay all this stuff out of pocket on their own. I have a bad feeling fees are going to increase real soon.

yangyang · Jun 4th, 2008, 01:57 PM

It's about time!!

jmcadon · Jun 4th, 2008, 01:59 PM

Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha

b3stbuy · Jun 4th, 2008, 02:00 PM

hooooray!! :wahoo:

finally!

SuperChica111 · Jun 4th, 2008, 02:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by glamourdiva1982

This is a very good thing, however I would be weary as a seller - eBay's not going to sit back and pay all this stuff out of pocket on their own. I have a bad feeling fees are going to increase real soon.

I completely agree...be on the lookout for higher fees or newly-instated fees...I have a feeling things are only going to get worse on Fleabay.

mikscloset · Jun 4th, 2008, 02:05 PM

"found eBay directly responsible for the sale on its website of three Hermes bags including two fakes"

I'm confused, were they fined for selling a real one as well? Or am I just reading this incorrectly.

Graciella · Jun 4th, 2008, 02:07 PM

I always browse through eBay, but I've never bought a bag there because of fear of forgeries...I guess I'm rightfuly afraid. Good thing they're finally punished

cutieupdate18 · Jun 4th, 2008, 02:14 PM

Good! Take that, eBay!

Jun 4th, 2008, 01:24 PM	#1
memory Member	Ebay fined for selling counterfeit purses I'm not sure if this is the right lace for this, but thought it was interesting: "Online auction giant eBay was convicted Wednesday of selling counterfeit goods and ordered to pay 20,000 euros (30,000 dollars) in damages to French luxury group Hermes, Hermes' lawyer said. The ruling, which marks a first in France, found eBay directly responsible for the sale on its website of three Hermes bags including two fakes, for a total of 3,000 euros. "We are satisfied that they should be considered counterfeiters", said lawyer Emmanuel Colomes, who had been seeking 30,000 euros in damages for complicity in the sale of counterfeit goods. At the trial in April, Hermes' lawyer argued that eBay was more than a mere host for the counterfeit items. "eBay is an active player in the transaction because not only does it offer a number of services to improve the sale, but when it does not work well enough or fast enough, they intervene with the client," Colomes argued. "They are perfectly informed of the transactions since they take a percentage cut." Luxury fashion houses Louis Vuitton and Dior Couture have also taken legal action against eBay before the Paris commercial court, respectively seeking 20 million and 17 million euros in damages. Both brands accuse eBay of complicity in the sale of counterfeit goods by allowing buyers and sellers to transact without imposing any controls. Also in France, the auction industry took legal action against the online giant last December, accusing it of encouraging trade in pirated and stolen goods. And in a potentially major case, the cosmetics giant L'Oreal last September launched legal action against eBay in five European countries including France, over the sale of bottles of counterfeit perfume." http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20080604...acytrialusebay

Jun 4th, 2008, 01:40 PM	#2
Tefhel aka Poirot	Yay! __________________ Wish: Black MC Keepall Beaubourg Cerises Cles

Jun 4th, 2008, 01:42 PM	#3
H_addict H is for HOCKEY Location: ICE RINK	FINALLY!!! __________________ *~~ Irene ~~*

Jun 4th, 2008, 01:47 PM	#4
SuzyZ Francophile Location: Miami	thanks for sharing that news - I'm sure it makes any of us who have been screwed by eBay feel a whole lot better!!!!! __________________ *going to hell in a "handbag"*

Jun 4th, 2008, 01:48 PM	#5
PinkSuadeSoho Live the Life U Love Location: British Properties,Beautiful By Nature! Spectacular by SIGHT! :)	Karma takes a bite out of eBay __________________ Close your eyes to the faults of others What is needed is less: less greed, less fear, less hatred, less prejudice Nothing can make your life more beautiful than perpetual kindness

Jun 4th, 2008, 01:50 PM	#6
Louis_gal Waiting for ........ Location: East Coast	Finally! and I think this belongs in the eBay forum. Maybe a Mod can move it. __________________ "Life is like a box of chocolates, you never know which one you're gonna get" - Forrest Gump "Dream as if you'll live forever, live as if you'll die today" - James Dean Looking for: 07 Plomb SGH Day, 07 Paprika Day

Jun 4th, 2008, 01:52 PM	#7
LVobsessed415 Member Location: Novato, CA	YES, glad to see eBay paying out instead of just charging us high fees.

Jun 4th, 2008, 01:56 PM	#8
glamourdiva1982 Member Location: Lombard, IL	This is a very good thing, however I would be weary as a seller - eBay's not going to sit back and pay all this stuff out of pocket on their own. I have a bad feeling fees are going to increase real soon.

Jun 4th, 2008, 01:57 PM	#9
yangyang lv&chanel Location: New Jersey	It's about time!! __________________ just when I thought I made up my mind...a new love comes along...

Jun 4th, 2008, 01:59 PM	#10
jmcadon Member	Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha __________________ Jmcadon

Jun 4th, 2008, 02:00 PM	#11
b3stbuy Member Location: land of the 3 stars and the sun	hooooray!! :wahoo: finally! __________________ ~to my dogs, i am perfection personified...and i only hope that i am the person they think me to be ~

Jun 4th, 2008, 02:05 PM	#13
mikscloset Member	"found eBay directly responsible for the sale on its website of three Hermes bags including two fakes" I'm confused, were they fined for selling a real one as well? Or am I just reading this incorrectly.

Jun 4th, 2008, 02:07 PM	#14
Graciella Member Location: Abcoude, the Netherlands	I always browse through eBay, but I've never bought a bag there because of fear of forgeries...I guess I'm rightfuly afraid. Good thing they're finally punished

Jun 4th, 2008, 02:14 PM	#15
cutieupdate18 Epi-crazy!	Good! Take that, eBay! __________________ My bag family: Bottega Veneta Medium Veneta in Ebano Bottega Veneta Small Woven Hobo in Red LV Epi Speedy 25 in Cannelle LV Epi Speedy 30 in Mandarin LV Epi Petit Noe in Kenyan Fawn LV Monogram Mat Fowler in Black Prada Tessuto Fiocco Tote in Black Prada Vitello Daino Pocket Tote in Bruciato Miu Miu Calf Leather Tote in Corda Gucci Medium Boston Bag in Black Bottega Veneta Quarzo Clutch in Ebano Marc by Marc Jacobs Dr Q Groovee Satchel in Saddle