I need some help removing this fake Ruth

[Edwolf1963]

I do recall seeing this, thanks for posting it again - I either didn't pay attention and/or never noticed the link on identifying - very helpful, thanks again for posting!

[danmckee]

The scumbag has it up again, someone please point him to this thread.

item 261010961032

[bn2cardz]

Originally Posted by danmckee

The scumbag has it up again, someone please point him to this thread.

item 261010961032

I tried reporting, by the time I got back to the auction it was sold.
Hopefully it doesn't stop ebay from sending the Feds after him and cancelling the sale for the sake of the buyer.

[michael3322]

Does anyone on the board have contacts at eBay? I think it would be helpful for us to understand how their reporting process works and how a seller who is reported for selling fake items can have his/her listing removed, and then be allowed to re-list the specious item.

It is mind-boggling and I'm sure a source of immense frustration for true collectors that these sellers are empowered to pollute the card industry with fake vintage cards.

Do you think eBay has some financial incentive to clean this up? After all, buyers who receive fake products can then use eBay resources to request a refund. This must cost them time/money in customer service. Or do you think it doesn't affect eBay's cash flow since many buyers unwittingly buy the fake cards but don't know that they've been scammed?

I would love your insights.

[danmckee]

Actually in the Stamps category and the vintage card categories ebay has behind the scenes police who read your reports. There are also a handful of experienced vintage collectors that help out.

Ebay is actually doing a decent job with this, hence this knucklehead has been removed.

But you must remember that they have to completely make sure they have their ducks in a row before they remove an auction or a member, or they could have legal issues I believe.

Thanks for everyone's help on this instance!

[danmckee]

When I stated "police" above, I meant people policing the categories, not actual law enforcement police.