Posted By:
MWScott & Art –
Here is some more ammunition:
It is against eBay rules to use an image from another source or website without permission. I agree that the image of the T207 Bauman exactly matches that from another site and quite likely, it was used without proper consent. To have the item removed from eBay, a Notice of Description Infringement needs to be filed with eBay Community Watch (email address: userIP@ebay.com). I have made a copy of this form available at the following URL:
http://www.bmwcards.com/chatboard/NODI.htm
This form needs to be copied and pasted to an email and then filled out. Or, you can obtain a copy of this form by emailing eBay at Safeharbor@ebay.com.
Another viable argument against such a practice is to file a complaint with eBay Rules & Safety Support. An online form for this is available at: http://pages.ebay.com/help/basics/select-RS.html
The topic, subtopic and issue I would select are: Questionable Content on eBay --> Listing Violations – Proper format, content and categorization --> Improper Category Listing – Seller places listing in improper category: (pictured below)
Since either of the two involved sellers are not actually offering real cards, it is improper to list 1980s or 1990s reprints in a category for pre-1950 Baseball cards as both sellers have done. Obviously, some eBay sellers list items in the wrong category for marketing purposes (i.e., football cards in a baseball card category), but to list newer, reprinted cards using a realistic image in a pre-1950 Baseball category is CLEARLY DECEPTIVE and has some indications of fraud.
