When you see a blatant fake

[goodtaste]

on eBay, Bonanzle, etc., what do you do? I have been writing the seller's here and there and letting them know their item is fake. I just wrote a seller of a fake Alma (little plastic tag hanging off it and all) but I doubt they will stop their auction. I hate the thought of a gullable non-informed bidder getting a fake. Especially when the seller guarantees authenticity. I direct them towards this site to have it authenticated because I am sure they don't believe me. Ugh! It's so frustrating and I can't stop them all and I can report them but unless eBay has someone on staff who authenticates LV, how can they know it's fake if the seller says otherwise? It drives me nuts and that's not a very long drive lol

 

[Bradysmum]

Writing the seller is almost definately useless. 9 times out of 10 they know that their item is fake, they're just trying to pass it off as real.

The thing is, there will always be fakes. Is it right? No. But it WILL happen sadly.

 

[charleston-mom]

They know they are selling fakes. Most are crooks. I wouldn't waste your time. It's kind of futile. Hopefully, it's buyer beware and most people are smarter than to buy.

 

[Jaydensmommy]

Your better off reporting it and then listing it in the fake section here so other members can report it. The more people who report a listing as being fake, the more likely they are to take it down.

 

[goodtaste]

Your better off reporting it and then listing it in the fake section here so other members can report it. The more people who report a listing as being fake, the more likely they are to take it down.

I will do that from now on, good idea..thanks!

 

[OneShinyface]

I report so many each week on ebay. It sickens me to see someone bidding their cash on a piece o' crap.

 

[Mimster]

Writing to the seller is pointless. Just report and hope that Ebay does it's job.

 

[goodtaste]

From what I can tell we can't get the buyers info. It's partly mark with stars **. Does this change after the auction has ended? i would love to get to them before it ends.

 

[Mimster]

From what I can tell we can't get the buyers info. It's partly mark with stars **. Does this change after the auction has ended? i would love to get to them before it ends.

You can get the buyer's info after they have left FB. I have written to several buyers letting them know of the fakes they have purchased. I always direct them to tPF to verify the bags.

Some are very grateful of the email