Someone's Going To Get Stung

impy78

user051105 wrote:

Just to show its not just pictures people like to buy -

http://cgi.ebay.com/New-Nintendo-Wii-Box-In-Hand_W0QQitemZ220062310822QQihZ012QQcategoryZ62054QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Really, why do people not read the auction description in the end they get what is advertised and no offence is commited.

That one is different though, as it mentions it is an empty box about 50 times, and it is listed as being a box. The other auction is listed as being a wii.

Moneyfornothing wrote:

I don't see the problem?

He has clearly stated what is for sale, and hasn't tried to hide the fact (as some scammers) do.

He listed the item title as nintendo wii. Nothing about a picture. Whilst you may not see anything wrong with it, Ebay do:

Ebay wrote:

Misleading Titles

Sellers are not permitted to create titles for their listings that do not accurately describe the item for sale.

Violations of this policy may result in a range of actions, including:

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Listing cancellation
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Limits on account privileges
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Account suspension
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Forfeit of eBay fees on cancelled listings
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Loss of PowerSeller status

Some Examples

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The title "Louis Vuitton Handbag, Cartier" is inappropriate and not permitted on eBay (even if a Cartier item is included as a bonus gift with purchase of the handbag) because it is unclear as to whether the seller is offering one or two items from the title.
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If a seller lists an auction simply as “Apple iPod”, the seller must be selling an actual Apple iPod – not accessories to an Apple iPod – or items related to or unrelated to an Apple iPod.

Why does eBay have this policy?

eBay has this policy in order to support an efficient shopping experience on eBay for all members by ensuring that listing titles accurately describe the item being listed.

impy78

laura_marshall89 wrote:

its the buyers fault for be unable to read.

People with dyslexia would fine the original listing difficult to read as being a picture. Are you saying therefore they should be punished?

The second item (as quoted in my post above) would be fine for a dyslexic as it makes it quite clear it is an empty box.

The fact remains, it was not just in the wrong catagory, the title was also wrong, which is in breech of Ebay rules.

Moneyfornothing_2

impy78 wrote:

He listed the item title as nintendo wii. Nothing about a picture. Whilst you may not see anything wrong with it, Ebay do:

So if I list a car and put the title as 'Ferrari F40' but in the listing I clearly put that it's just a scale model I would be breaking Ebay rules?

Amazombie

Moneyfornothing wrote:

So if I list a car and put the title as 'Ferrari F40' but in the listing I clearly put that it's just a scale model I would be breaking Ebay rules?

Would depend what category you placed the listing under! Isnt that obvious

MickKnipfler

At the end of the day, does anybody out there believe that this guy wanted to honestly sell a picture and intended the buyer to fully understand what they were getting for their money?

Or on the other hand, are we all agreed that he fully intended the buyer to believe they were getting a wii and bid appropriately and that we are actually only arguing about the morals and whether he played within the rules or not?

Zinger549

impy78 wrote:

People with dyslexia would fine the original listing difficult to read as being a picture.

I can read it clearly and know it's a picture

smashed

Lets all put stupid listings on. Everybody can then spend hours trawling through fake listings just to find a real product. Great idea

Moneyfornothing_2

Amazombie wrote:

Would depend what category you placed the listing under! Isnt that obvious

Some things are not obvious at first glance .......... light hearted sarcasm being one of them by the looks of it.

smashed wrote:

Lets all put stupid listings on. Everybody can then spend hours trawling through fake listings just to find a real product. Great idea

Probably better to wait until another cheap listing day, we are money savers after all. :beer:

Lawbag_2

gazelle wrote:

Hi, im a long time reader and first time poster.

Just registered to reply to this topic as this sort of thing makes me sick.

Cant believe people try to profit out of others naiveity.

I always use https://www.goofbay.com to check out who i am buying from or selling to.

goofbay wont protect you from auctions like this

Amazombie

Moneyfornothing wrote:

Some things are not obvious at first glance .......... light hearted sarcasm being one of them by the looks of it.

Oh dear someones been messing with my computer and changed the sarcasm and irony filters to too high a setting. Ive adjusted them now