Selling old fakes on Ebay...

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vanessa225

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I've noticed that there seems to be less *obvious* fakes out there on Ebay these days. (i.e. less vinyl bags, less Hong Kong-based sellers with LV key fobs wrapped in plastic :yucky:)

I'm looking into starting my own Ebay "boutique" so I can sell off some of the "trendier" stuff in my wardrobe and make a little extra $$ to start investing in more classics. My question is this: I have 2 fake Chanel bags, neither of which are particularly "good" fakes. I want to unload them, and as long as I specifically state that they're fake, is it okay to sell them on Ebay?

I'm figuring maybe some teenage girl will buy them for, like, 10 dollars a pop...
 
#3
It's still a violation of eBay's policies and copyright infringement even if you say they are fake in the auction. Therefore, it is still illegal. I suggest you either throw the bags in the trash or give them away to someone who doesn't care either way. Whatever you do, don't try to sell them.
 
#4
I guess it depends whether you mean "fakes" as in they say "Chanel" on them, or "knockoffs" as in they are just Chanel style. I wouldn't think knockoffs are illegal, but if the bags say Chanel or have a proprietary logo on them, then I would not sell them either.
 
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ArmCandyLuvr said:
It's still a violation of eBay's policies and copyright infringement even if you say they are fake in the auction. Therefore, it is still illegal. I suggest you either throw the bags in the trash or give them away to someone who doesn't care either way. Whatever you do, don't try to sell them.
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strong agree!! :Push:
 
#6
There is a compromise dont say "this is a fake Chanel bag" rather say "this bag is in the style of Ch*nel"
Then people searching for the real deal will not find your items
 
#8
Why would you even consider selling them on ebay, the way things are today? They will be yanked and you'll have to pay the fees-you will have a record of selling "fakes"-from what I read, Chanel is very vigilant-if you donate them to a place that gives write off receipts, you could come out ahead...
 
#11
Ok, cool, good to know. I didn't realize that fakes were against Ebay's policies, since I've never sold anything on there before. However, I certainly don't want to be accused of fraud! (And yes, they're true "fakes" in the sense that both have the double-C's on them, but obviously aren't the real thing.)

In the meantime, I'll just stuff them in the back of my closet until I can get a box together of stuff to donate to the local thrift shop.
 
#12
If you give them away, take a Magic Marker or laundry marker and write "FAKE - Not for re-sale" on the inside of the bag near the bottom, so it doesn't end up back on Ebay.

Just to clarify - selling counterfeits OF ANY KIND in the U.S. is against Federal law, with enforcement at the Federal level in the hands of the FBI. Here's a copy of the law:

US CODE: Title 18,2320. Trafficking in counterfeit goods or services
 
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Hyacinth said:
If you give them away, take a Magic Marker or laundry marker and write "FAKE - Not for re-sale" on the inside of the bag near the bottom, so it doesn't end up back on Ebay.
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I LOVE this tip for anyone who donates fakes. As I occasionally get one from friends or family members who know I love purses. I never thought of doing this before, but GREAT idea!
 
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