Reporting stolen pics to ebay!

tanj · Jul 10th, 2008, 11:37 AM

So a couple of days i'm thumbing through auctions and I came across this one.The seller had the reputable seller Fashionphile photo of a Gucci tote listed on their auction
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...Sort%26fvi%3D1

so with things not adding up I notified eBay.This is what they wrote back to me.

Thank you for writing eBay in regard to your report on image and text
theft.

I reviewed your information about the possibility of image and text
theft. At this time, I didn't find sufficient evidence to show that the
member has violated any eBay policies.

Please understand that in some situations members will allow others to
use their images. It's also possible that the members acquired the photo
from the same source or a source that we can't verify. If this is the
case, eBay can't remove the listings.

We will be able to take action only if the person who owns the image or
text writes to us directly. If you feel strongly about this issue, I
recommend that you contact the seller, informing him or her about your
concerns and recommending that he or she contact eBay. Once we hear from
the seller, we will then take the appropriate action.

It is my pleasure to assist you. Thank you for choosing eBay.

I don't understand.Did I put it under the wrong complaint or does eBay not see this?I think if it was from Fashionphile it would of clearly stated that they have another ebay id.

this really discourages me from report stuff like this.

emald37 · Jul 10th, 2008, 11:39 AM

You should contact Fashionphile about it. Unfortunately, they usually do not do anything unless the person whose photo was stolen reports it.

tanj · Jul 10th, 2008, 11:45 AM

Hi emald37 yeah your right.I'm glad to know this now.I will watermark the heck outta my stuff if I every sell on evilbay again and the seller will have to get my permission to use photos if why are wishing to,lol.

emald37 · Jul 10th, 2008, 12:05 PM

Hi! Yes, always a good idea to watermark your photos. Even the watermarked ones get stolen, like this one, but it will be easier to show it is your photo and may discourage some from stealing.

DesignerEmma · Jul 10th, 2008, 12:56 PM

how do you watermark an image?

LiveChic · Jul 10th, 2008, 01:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DesignerEmma

how do you watermark an image?

I was wondering the same thing?!?!

bagdoll · Jul 10th, 2008, 02:03 PM

I use my photo editing program and use text write tool to write my name across picture. It's not hard to do.

emald37 · Jul 10th, 2008, 02:06 PM

There are some different suggestions in this thread: How to Watermark your photos!!!

gucci lover · Jul 10th, 2008, 03:34 PM

I had my picture stolen once and i contacted the seller right away with a nasty email! I then reported it to eBay and they needed me to PROVE to them that the photo was actually mine. I was more than happy to provide them with my auction listing and they said they handled it and due to privacy policies, they would not inform me what actions they took upon the perputrator.

Jul 10th, 2008, 11:37 AM	#1
tanj LV/Gucci/Bbag Addict Joined: Feb 2007 Location: Frm Shreveport,LA/Stationed at Fort Lewis,WA Posts: 1,241	Reporting stolen pics to ebay! So a couple of days i'm thumbing through auctions and I came across this one.The seller had the reputable seller Fashionphile photo of a Gucci tote listed on their auction http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...Sort%26fvi%3D1 so with things not adding up I notified eBay.This is what they wrote back to me. Thank you for writing eBay in regard to your report on image and text theft. I reviewed your information about the possibility of image and text theft. At this time, I didn't find sufficient evidence to show that the member has violated any eBay policies. Please understand that in some situations members will allow others to use their images. It's also possible that the members acquired the photo from the same source or a source that we can't verify. If this is the case, eBay can't remove the listings. We will be able to take action only if the person who owns the image or text writes to us directly. If you feel strongly about this issue, I recommend that you contact the seller, informing him or her about your concerns and recommending that he or she contact eBay. Once we hear from the seller, we will then take the appropriate action. It is my pleasure to assist you. Thank you for choosing eBay. I don't understand.Did I put it under the wrong complaint or does eBay not see this?I think if it was from Fashionphile it would of clearly stated that they have another ebay id. this really discourages me from report stuff like this. __________________ I want a man that is like a purse: looks good on your arm, carries your things, and hopefully matches your shoes

Jul 10th, 2008, 11:45 AM	#3
tanj LV/Gucci/Bbag Addict Joined: Feb 2007 Location: Frm Shreveport,LA/Stationed at Fort Lewis,WA Posts: 1,241	Hi emald37 yeah your right.I'm glad to know this now.I will watermark the heck outta my stuff if I every sell on evilbay again and the seller will have to get my permission to use photos if why are wishing to,lol. __________________ I want a man that is like a purse: looks good on your arm, carries your things, and hopefully matches your shoes

Jul 10th, 2008, 12:05 PM	#4
emald37 Member Joined: Aug 2006 Posts: 5,455	Hi! Yes, always a good idea to watermark your photos. Even the watermarked ones get stolen, like this one, but it will be easier to show it is your photo and may discourage some from stealing. Last edited by emald37; Jul 10th, 2008 at 12:08 PM.

Jul 10th, 2008, 11:39 AM	#2
emald37 Member Joined: Aug 2006 Posts: 5,455	You should contact Fashionphile about it. Unfortunately, they usually do not do anything unless the person whose photo was stolen reports it.

Jul 10th, 2008, 12:56 PM	#5
DesignerEmma Member Joined: Feb 2008 Location: Yorkshire ~ United Kingdom Posts: 99	how do you watermark an image?

Jul 10th, 2008, 02:03 PM	#7
bagdoll Member Joined: Feb 2008 Posts: 168	I use my photo editing program and use text write tool to write my name across picture. It's not hard to do.

Jul 10th, 2008, 02:06 PM	#8
emald37 Member Joined: Aug 2006 Posts: 5,455	There are some different suggestions in this thread: How to Watermark your photos!!!

Jul 10th, 2008, 03:34 PM	#9
gucci lover Member Joined: May 2007 Location: TEXAS Posts: 3,910	I had my picture stolen once and i contacted the seller right away with a nasty email! I then reported it to eBay and they needed me to PROVE to them that the photo was actually mine. I was more than happy to provide them with my auction listing and they said they handled it and due to privacy policies, they would not inform me what actions they took upon the perputrator.