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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;HandsomeToad, post: 547142, member: 12965&quot;]Here&#039;s the reply I received from Ebay on my report:</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><span style="color: #1a1a1a"><b><i>Dear eac.toad, </i></b></span></p><p><span style="color: #1a1a1a"><b><i><br /></i></b></span></p><p><span style="color: #1a1a1a"><b><i>Thank you for writing eBay in regard to your report on Image and Text Theft. </i></b></span></p><p><span style="color: #1a1a1a"><b><i><br /></i></b></span></p><p><span style="color: #1a1a1a"><b><i>I reviewed all the information you sent, but I don&#039;t have enough evidence to show that the seller violated any eBay policies. </i></b></span></p><p><span style="color: #1a1a1a"><b><i><br /></i></b></span></p><p><span style="color: #1a1a1a"><b><i>Sometimes members allow others to use their images. It&#039;s also possible that the seller got the photo from the same source or from a source we can&#039;t verify. In either case, we can&#039;t remove the listing. </i></b></span></p><p><span style="color: #1a1a1a"><b><i><br /></i></b></span></p><p><span style="color: #1a1a1a"><b><i>The only way we can take action in a case like this is if the person who owns the image or text writes to us directly. </i></b></span></p><p><span style="color: #1a1a1a"><b><i><br /></i></b></span></p><p><span style="color: #1a1a1a"><b><i>If you feel strongly about this issue, I recommend that you contact the content owner and suggest that he or she contact us. Once we hear from the owner, we can respond appropriately. </i></b></span></p><p><span style="color: #1a1a1a"><b><i><br /></i></b></span></p><p><span style="color: #1a1a1a"><b><i>It is my pleasure to assist you. Thank you for choosing eBay. </i></b></span></p><p><span style="color: #1a1a1a"><b><i><br /></i></b></span></p><p><span style="color: #1a1a1a"><b><i>Sincerely, </i></b></span></p><p><span style="color: #1a1a1a"><b><i>Nicole&quot;</i></b> </span></p><p><span style="color: #1a1a1a"><br /></span></p><p><span style="color: #1a1a1a"><br /></span></p><p><span style="color: #1a1a1a">Needless to say, that pee&#039;d me off so I sent a reply: </span></p><p><span style="color: #1a1a1a"><br /></span></p><p><span style="color: #1a1a1a"></span><span style="color: #1a1a1a"><b><i>I find it interesting that I know more about your policies than you do. The Coin &amp; Stamp Policy clearly says the photo MUST be of the actual item for sale and cannot be a &quot;stock&quot; photo or &quot;borrowed&quot; photo: </i></b></span></p><p><span style="color: #1a1a1a"><b><i><br /></i></b></span></p><p><span style="color: #1a1a1a"><b><i>Guidelines for coins and paper money sellers: </i></b></span></p><p><span style="color: #1a1a1a"><b><i><br /></i></b></span></p><p><span style="color: #1a1a1a"><b><i>Read the Code of Conduct for Selling Coins &amp; Paper Money on eBay. </i></b></span></p><p><span style="color: #1a1a1a"><b><i><br /></i></b></span></p><p><span style="color: #1a1a1a"><b><i>Include all relevant information that is known about the coins or paper money; for example their origin, date of issue, and condition. </i></b></span></p><p><span style="color: #1a1a1a"><b><i><br /></i></b></span></p><p><span style="color: #1a1a1a"><b><i>Include a clear picture of the <u>actual</u> coin or paper money item that is being offered for sale. </i></b></span></p><p><span style="color: #1a1a1a"><b><i><br /></i></b></span></p><p><span style="color: #1a1a1a"><b><i>Include all information concerning any alterations that may have been made to the coins or paper money. </i></b></span></p><p><span style="color: #1a1a1a"><b><i><br /></i></b></span></p><p><span style="color: #1a1a1a"><b><i>Specifically identify every individual coin or paper money item listed to avoid misunderstandings about the nature of the items. </i></b></span></p><p><span style="color: #1a1a1a"><b><i><br /></i></b></span></p><p><span style="color: #1a1a1a"><b><i>If unsure of the origin or authenticity of the coins or paper money, please state this clearly in the listing. </i></b></span></p><p><span style="color: #1a1a1a"><b><i><br /></i></b></span></p><p><span style="color: #1a1a1a"><b><i>If members would like advice or information from other coins or paper money enthusiasts, visit eBay&#039;s Coins &amp; Paper Money Chat Board. </i></b></span></p><p><span style="color: #1a1a1a"><b><i><br /></i></b></span></p><p><span style="color: #1a1a1a"><b><i><br /></i></b></span></p><p><span style="color: #1a1a1a"><b><i>So even if the owner of the pictures gave them permission to use them, it is in full violation of your policy!!!! </i></b></span></p><p><span style="color: #1a1a1a"><b><i><br /></i></b></span></p><p><span style="color: #1a1a1a"><b><i>The sellers I reported were all using the same stolen photos and I even took the time to contact the actual owners of those pics and all said they never gave permission for those sellers to use their photos. You never contacted the pic owners to ask if they gave permission to use their photos, which proves Ebay isn&#039;t pro-active on fighting fraud and now gives us a foundation to contact the Justice Department to ask for their intervention. </i></b></span></p><p><span style="color: #1a1a1a"><b><i><br /></i></b></span></p><p><span style="color: #1a1a1a"><b><i>Ribbit <img src="http://groups.ebay.com/images/emoticons/happy.gif" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /></i></b> </span></p><p><br /></p><p>It&#039;ll be interesting if I receive a reply?&nbsp; :whistle:</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Ribbit&nbsp; <img src="styles/default/xenforo/clear.png" class="mceSmilieSprite mceSmilie1" alt=":)" unselectable="on" unselectable="on" />[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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