Real world TV viewers.

http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/201...d-down/127930/

American Idol, 14.34 million
Person of Interest, 13.69 million
The Big Bang Theory, 13.29 million
The Mentalist, 12.59 million

South Park viewers.

http://www.thefutoncritic.com/rating...able_20120404/

South Park - Comedy Central
2.689 million viewers, #2; 1.971 million adults 18-49 (1.5 rating)

Corri McFadden TV viewers.

http://www.thefutoncritic.com/rating...able_20120404/

Nielsen ratings (national numbers for wednesday, april 4, 2012)

House of Consignment (10:00) - VH1
0.279 million viewers, #27; 0.202 million adults 18-49 (0.2 rating)

http://thefutoncritic.com/news/2012/...1-400515/9704/

House of Consignment - 0.294 million viewers; 0.202 million adults 18-49 (0.2 rating)

http://www.thefutoncritic.com/rating...able_20120424/

Nielsen ratings (national numbers for Tuesday, April 24, 2012)

House of Consignment (10:00) - VH1 - 0.259 million viewers, #17; 0.181 million adults 18-49 (0.1 rating)
House of Consignment (10:30) - VH1 - 0.217 million viewers, #18; 0.177 million adults 18-49 (0.1 rating)

http://thefutoncritic.com/showatch/h...ment/listings/

HOUSE OF CONSIGNMENT (VH1)
BROADCAST HISTORY:
3/18/12 - ???
STATUS:
on hiatus or fate to be determined
TIME SLOT:
completed airing its current season
CURRENT SEASON:
1 (10 episodes)
ADDITIONAL NOTES:
completed airing its first season on 4/24/12; has yet to be renewed for a second season
DESCRIPTION:
(from VH1's press release, February 2012) "House of Consignment" is a new 10 episode, half-hour reality series featuring Chicago entrepreneur and fashion maven, Corri McFadden, and her mission to improve the way women shop. By working with high-end clients at her sleek, Lincoln Park retail store, eDrop-Off, Corri's consignment business turns luxury brand items into profit. What began as Corri's senior project in fashion design school has turned her into a young, successful business woman and owner of a booming multi-million dollar company. Watch as Corri and her team of twenty-something fashionistas change the face of the consignment world on a daily basis. "House of Consignment" premieres with back-to-back episodes Wednesday, March 21 at 10PM/9c and 10:30 PM/9:30c. "House of Consignment" follows Corri's consignment empire as she gathers fashion items and accessories from the likes of Hermes to Chanel to Louis Vuitton. The secret is Corri's ability to spot the authentic brands and foresees the resale value in her clients' closets. Through an open auction platform on ebay, shoppers place bids on exclusive, couture items that will sell at top dollar in the ultimate fashion recycle.
PRINCIPAL CAST INFORMATION:
· Corri McFadden
CREW INFORMATION:
· Jeff Olde as EP (VH1)
· Jennifer Colbert as CO-EP
· Jill Holmes as EP (VH1)
· Kristen Kelly as EP (VH1)
· Stephanie Drachkovitch as EP
GENRE(S):
· reality (all)
· reality (documentary)
STUDIO INFORMATION:
· 44 Blue Productions

I have no doubt that tpf will win its anti-SLAPP suit but what is going to happen to Nancy Burke? Do you think her attorneys are gathering information to prove that shill bidding was occurring despite what eBay says? AFAIK, that seems to be her best defense.

Sorry, lots of the legaleze is going over my head, can I summarise what I think and someone correct me, please?

Edropoff sues Beenburned and Purseforum

They "voluntarily dismissed Burke from this lawsuit"

That case is pending, due to Edropoff lawyers being on holiday

Purseblog (only) have now filed the anti-SLAPP suit against Edropoff. In that, it states

"A. Nature And Scope Of Claims And Defenses

Plaintiffs eDrop-Off Chicago, LLC and Corri McFAdden (“Plaintiffs”) originally brought this action against Nancy R. Burke (“Burke”) and Purseblog asserting claims for (1) defamation, (2) trade libel, (3) trademark infringement, (4) intentional interference with contractual relations, (5) intentional interference with prospective economic advantage, and (6) declaratory relief. Plaintiffs’ claims arose from allegedly defamatory and disparaging statements posted by Burke on the online blog operated by Purseblog, which allegedly accused plaintiffs of engaging in shill bidding on eBay.com. Plaintiffs’ defamation and trade libel claims were asserted against Burke only. Purseblog answered the complaint on May 13, 2012, and immediately thereafter on the same day, plaintiffs voluntarily dismissed Burke from this lawsuit. "

so does this mean that;

A - There is now only the one case against Purse forum relating to the points 1-6 listed above, and Beenburned is now long longer involved in that suit?

B - Purseforum have filed their anti-SLAPP suit against Edropoff. Depending on the outcome of this suit, the original suit may be dismissed?

C- There is now no litigation which relates to Beenburned?


Do points A, B and C cover everything?

Thanks

Originally Posted by Kathleen37

Sorry, lots of the legaleze is going over my head, can I summarise what I think and someone correct me, please? Edropoff sues Beenburned and Purseforum They "voluntarily dismissed Burke from this lawsuit" That case is pending, due to Edropoff lawyers being on holiday Purseblog (only) have now filed the anti-SLAPP suit against Edropoff. In that, it states "A. Nature And Scope Of Claims And Defenses Plaintiffs eDrop-Off Chicago, LLC and Corri McFAdden (“Plaintiffs”) originally brought this action against Nancy R. Burke (“Burke”) and Purseblog asserting claims for (1) defamation, (2) trade libel, (3) trademark infringement, (4) intentional interference with contractual relations, (5) intentional interference with prospective economic advantage, and (6) declaratory relief. Plaintiffs’ claims arose from allegedly defamatory and disparaging statements posted by Burke on the online blog operated by Purseblog, which allegedly accused plaintiffs of engaging in shill bidding on eBay.com. Plaintiffs’ defamation and trade libel claims were asserted against Burke only. Purseblog answered the complaint on May 13, 2012, and immediately thereafter on the same day, plaintiffs voluntarily dismissed Burke from this lawsuit. " so does this mean that; A - There is now only the one case against Purse forum relating to the points 1-6 listed above, and Beenburned is now long longer involved in that suit? B - Purseforum have filed their anti-SLAPP suit against Edropoff. Depending on the outcome of this suit, the original suit may be dismissed? C- There is now no litigation which relates to Beenburned? Do points A, B and C cover everything? Thanks

The way I understand it is that there are at least two lawsuits, one in California and one in Illinois. The action against Beenburned was dropped in California but not in Illinois.

^^^ Yes, that's what I believe also.


And now, not about the case, but about the current listings - for the first time one of her listings fell into the category of something I search for. Saw a listing for a Green/black Snake embossed Rebecca Minkoff Nikki. As in the past, much bidding by low feedback bidders who have exclusively bid on her stuff in the past month. But I own this very bag in purple/black embossed snake and there has never been a definitive answer as to whether this bag is in fact leather, or instead microfiber. I'm leaning to believing it is microfiber, but her auction for the green/black one states leather. Maybe she knows better than I do, but if the bidding gets high, hope someone isn't disappointed that not only are some of the bids suspicious, but the purse might actually be microfiber and not leather.

Good thing I'm not into green I might have been tempted till I saw the questionable bids (questionable in my mind).

Has there ever been a question regarding accuracy of her listings?

Originally Posted by Cocolo

Good thing I'm not into green I might have been tempted till I saw the questionable bids (questionable in my mind). Has there ever been a question regarding accuracy of her listings?

Actually, more than one person has stated that she has sold counterfeit items before, so I guess that would not be very accurate. Buyers have also left feedback that they were not happy with the condition of the item or that it was not as described. So I guess in answer to your question, yes.

^^ There is an Herve Leger blog referred to above that shows very clearly that EDO/McFadden has listed counterfeit items. I also think there have been auctions in the Dior section that were clearly shown to be counterfeit that McFadden said she removed or refunded?

Originally Posted by Apricot Summers

^^ There is an Herve Leger blog referred to above that shows very clearly that EDO/McFadden has listed counterfeit items. I also think there have been auctions in the Dior section that were clearly shown to be counterfeit that McFadden said she removed or refunded?

Yes, I have seen that blog... its just sad to think with edropoff problems

still existing, that she would at least make some attempt to clean up her

act... so combined with shill bidding she now sells counterfeit items..

and ebay still hasn't done anything... what a winning combo this is!!

As far as the counterfeit items go, I don't think that eBay has any responsibility to police this. It is up to the manufacturer to protect their copyright according the US law. Tiffany sued eBay in 2004 for selling counterfeits and the judge ruled in eBay's favor. Ebay allows manufacturers to have their own VERO agents monitor listings and if the manufacturer isn't protecting their copyright, that is their problem. The law that prohibits the sale of counterfeit merchandise only applies if the seller does so knowingly. So the law is forgiving if you just make a mistake. There really is no incentive for an eBay seller to authenticate their products unless they are worried about their reputation. Maybe this could be another legal argument - since they aren't trying to protect their reputation, how can they accuse someone of damaging their reputation, i.e. beenburned?

http://www.hervelegerobsessed.com/bl...es-consignment

"Normally, one would think that buying from a consigner would guarantee authenticity of an item. There are many consignment stores that really do their homework to make sure that they are never profiting from the sale of a fake. However, that's not always true.

This article serves as a warning to not only online consignment but also storefront consignment shops.

What provoked this article was edropoff. They are a fairly well known online designer consignment shop that operates through eBay. About a couple of weeks ago, I noticed a Herve Leger listing from them. This dress was fake. It shocked me somewhat, because people were going to bid on that dress believing it to be authentic just because it's coming from a well known designer consigner.

This shop even has a reality tv show on VH1, so it would seem impossible to some buyers that eDropoff would list a fake.

Herve Leger is counterfeited like crazy. There are far more counterfeit HL than authentic on eBay, so authentication is absolutely necessary. Plus, the dress above is what I consider to be a very obvious fake. Most novice Herve Leger authenticators can tell the above is a replica. Both the design of the dress and tagging are not correct at all.

But, what was really shocking and what convinced me to write this post, was that they listed yet another fake dress a couple of weeks later! Once again, obvious fake, the styling and tagging is way off!

So, a word of caution, if you lovelies are ever to buy Herve Leger from a consignment shop, both online and at a physical location, ask them if they authenticate their items. Some consignment shops do a superb job with authentication. Linda's Stuff is an example of an online consignment shop that does their due diligence."

So, making a mistake once is okay, but twice in two weeks is???

Oh, just had to post this that McFadden has listed (the link was on that other post about the counterfeit dresses).

http://edropoff.tumblr.com/post/2406...ti-counterfeit

Notice where it says it's against the law and punishable offense to sell counterfeit goods.

Pot--> kettle, kettle--> pot. :)

Thanks guys, yes you're right, the court case in Illinois including Beenburned is still running.

Hopefully (thanks for the pm explaining this for me) this summary is clearer;

* EDO sues TPF and BeenBurned in Califorinia

* EDO realizes they have a better chance in Illinois so they *try* to voluntarily dismiss the CA lawsuit against TPF & BB

* EDO immediately files in Illinois on the same day (against BB and TPF)

* TPF fights the dismissal (knowing that CA has very strong anti slapp laws) in California stating that EDO started the case here they should end it here. (BB accepts the dismissal and is now not apart of the CA case)

* The CALIFORNIA courts rule in favor of TPF and deny EDO's dismissal. If TPF wins the final outcome of the CA case, then they can turn around and sue EDO under the anti slapp law.

* EDO is still fighting TPF & BB in Illinois courts but the judge has denied both motions to shut down TPF threads. It is still ongoing in IL against both TPF and BB.

^^that's pretty much what's going on, other than the great quips by the judge who isn't taking any of McFadden's cr*p, and who has a wit sharper than a tack. I look forward to reading more of his motions. :)

I personally don't hold it against EDO for discrepancies in descriptions or even a fake or two slipping by (assuming they catch it or make it right, which I believe they would.) It happens, and is apart of doing business on such a large scale. Just like authenticators here can make a mistake or miss something, it can happen anywhere. Bluefly and other well known, established sites have made similar mistakes and I don't hold it against them so long as they make it right and make changes to avoid future issues.

JMO

Another thing this seller consistently does is overcharge for shipping. I expect to pay $40 for shoes to get shipped to New Zealand. But for a men's tie?? How do they get away with that? I've asked them but they don't reply and I've seen when other buyers have commented on this , they come back with 'our shipping rates are clearly stayed' - that doesn't mean it's ok! Then again, I watched one episode of this woman's reality show and got the measure of her pretty quickly, as I'm sure many did. She didn't do herself any favors, very off putting attitude! I hope eBay steps up and does something, but I doubt they will. I recently had an absolute nightmare dealing with them over an issue and feel their policies are hugely incompetent!!