Eagle8016 - I couldn't help myself

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Posted By: Eric

Hello Adam and others who are concerned with this seller and issue,

I usually try to avoid putting myself in the mix of other peoples affairs. Lately however, it seems like there's a new fraudulent seller on Ebay every week, trying to peddle reprinted cards as vintage originals. One of the newest sellers to enter this field is "eagle8016". Trying to lend a hand in ending continued corruption on Ebay, I took some time this afternoon to send Ebay a complaint, asking them to review this seller's fraud. Here is the text of my email, which I hope Ebay takes a stance with:

Topics > eBay Policies > Identity > False or Missing Contact
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As Ebay has undoubtedly been made aware over the past few weeks, this
seller is selling reprinted (fake) baseball cards, and tauting them as
vintage originals. Typically, I don't waste my time intervening like
this, but it's sellers like this that have nothing positive to add to our
hobby, only dissappointment and betrayal. I know Ebay typically takes a
non-obtrusive stance to authentication, but what this individual is
doing is wrought with complete fraudulence and deciept. None of his/her
auctions offer the vintage pieces claimed, only cheap and worthless
contemporary reprints. Thank you for considering action against this
individual, and please let me know if I can help any further.


As I mentioned in my email to Ebay, I know that they are stand-offish with matters of this nature. I guess maybe more of us who truly value our hobby should take the time to convince the powers that be at Ebay, that this kind of fraudulent infiltration won't be tolerated any longer. I hope my time and energy has been effective.

Eric