Listing clearly includes brand title, but error message says it doesnt.
I'm trying to sell a modified seiko, and every time I do I get the error message
We noticed that your title doesn't include the brand of your item or it may be spelled Incorrectly. Listing titles should accurately state what is for sale, including the brand. To continue with this listing You'Il need to revise your title to include the properly spelled brand name. This will help optimize your search results, increase views to your item, and allow buyers a cleaner search experience. {URLO} to see more about writing an effective title.
However, any combination I have tried does not work. Seiko in the title spelled correctly, seiko manufacturer. Unnamed manufacturer, etc. Any tips to help get this listing up is greatly appreciated!
22 comments
broto_64
·11 months agoIf the only Seiko part of the watch is the movement then it's not a true Seiko by any stretch.
That would be like me trying to sell a car that I built myself, with all sorts of parts from everywhere but since it has a GM engine I will sell it as a 'mod' Chevrolet.
Not going to work, also if you're going to argue with me please stop. I refuse to get involved, if you don't want to hear what I have to say that choice is yours but I would suggest stop trying to sell mod products before you are permanently suspended, ebay is giving you friendly warnings right now, you should probably take these seriously.
jonathanbrightlight
·11 months ago@albertabrightalberta @a_c_green @kensgiftshop @krazzykats
I think eBay has solved the issue, as the poster is no longer a registered user on ebay.
albertabrightalberta
·11 months ago@kensgiftshop
You are correct. @carson_chentnik did change the ID.
I found the listing and posted the new ID in post 15.
The poster's new ID is still active however the sold listing was removed.
After looking at the listing, it's easy to see why it was removed. In the description, the seller stated, "NOTE: This watch is neither a genuine factory Seiko, nor a Rolex. This is a CUSTOM BUILD. Understand what you are buying before you purchase." It was a fake Seiko.
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cjac00
ONLY Seiko is allowed to make watches with their brand name and any watch that says "Seiko" on it MUST be made by Seiko.
albertabrightalberta
·11 months ago@carson_chentnik
cjac00
I found it and it's not looking good!
Listing a watch that looks like a Seiko, has Seiko markings and listing it as "unbranded" in the item specifics is not appropriate nor is it allowed. And claiming "NOTE: This watch is neither a genuine factory Seiko, nor a Rolex. This is a CUSTOM BUILD. Understand what you are buying before you purchase" in the description is an authenticity disclaimer, NOT allowed.
You might want to read up on ebay's counterfeit policy:
https://www.ebay.com/help/policies/prohibited-restricted-items/counterfeit-item-policy?id=4276&st=3&pos=2&query=Counterfeit%20item%20policy&intent=counterfeit%20item&lucenceai=lucenceai&docId=HELP1179
What is the policy?
Counterfeit products are illegal and not allowed on eBay. These items may infringe on someone’s copyright or trademark.
Examples of counterfeit products include:
krazzykats
·11 months agoYou cannot say what it is not, only what it actually is.
Unbranded, unknown, home built, but you cannot say "it's not a Seiko or Rolex". - that's keyword spamming.
People don't want to see a rat rod instead of Cadillac when searching for a Cadillac.
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carson_chentnik
OP11 months agoThis is fair, and I did state exactly what it is. The statement of what it is not is added for protection from someone purchasing it believing it is something other than what is specifically stated. I managed to get it listed though, thanks to johnathanbrightlight. Good to see at least one person understands how to help create a listing rather than scrutinize with zero helpful information.
krazzykats
·11 months agoI apologize if my information was not helpful.
I was sort of relating this to some of the 11 1/2" Fashion doll clothing & Patterns I sell. It fits Barbie and are made for Barbie, but I cannot use the word Barbie since it was not licensed by Mattel. My listing was in violation.
Anyway, glad you got it figured out, carry on.
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a_c_green
·11 months ago@carson_chentnik : You (if you're still around) didn't say what it was that @jonathanbrightlight suggested that got the item listed. Was it to remove the word "style" from the title? The words "Seiko" and "style" in the title might have been what raised eBay suspicions that it was not a real Seiko.
kensgiftshop
·11 months agoYou can't sell those fake watches.
carson_chentnik
OP11 months agoIve sold them before. Other people have too. Not a fake of any kind, thats specifically mentioned in the description. Not attempting to be a seiko, not attempting to be a Rolex. Uses the NH35 Movement and a different case, dial, and hands. So your definition of what the watch is, is incorrect.
jonathanbrightlight
·11 months agoIf it’s not a Seiko watch, don’t use Seiko in the title or listing.
carson_chentnik
OP11 months agoI tried that. Listing as unbranded, using the title 'NH35 Mod' and removing the word seiko from the description entirely and it still won't list.
kensgiftshop
·11 months agoThe one you sold, title says Seiko.
The watch says Seiko.
How is that not attempting to be a Seiko?
I think my definition is right, they are fakes.
carson_chentnik
OP11 months agoIf I was attempting to sell it as a seiko, I would not have written "NOTE: This watch is neither a genuine factory Seiko, nor a Rolex. This is a CUSTOM BUILD. Understand what you are buying before you purchase." If it were a fake it would be listed as genuine. As forged paintings are often sold as genuine. If an artist likes two things from two different paintings, and makes something similar. Is that also a fake? I asked for help listing an item and you did not provide any help. Only told I cant sell fake watches, the proceeded to call the watch I had already sold, a fake. Proving that in accordance to your definition, people can sell fake watches. If you have no helpful information, proceed with your life, and have a good day!
kensgiftshop
·11 months agoSince Ebay removed the one you sold, I guess they also agree.
albertabrightalberta
·11 months agoI can't pull up the seller or listings but using "Seiko" for a watch that isn't made by Seiko can't be done.
And if your watch was pretending to be Seiko, i.e., if it had "Seiko" markings, that would make it counterfeit and it can't sold anywhere.
kensgiftshop
·11 months agoThey might have changed their ID, their account isn't coming up now.
momtoabeautifuldaughter
·11 months agoIf it's not a Seiko watch then you can't mention Seiko in the listing.
albertabrightalberta
·11 months agoIt's not only NOT a Seiko but it's a counterfeit item.
ETA: Some sellers will use unrelated key words to get views. For example, had it been a Timex, t would have been legal to sell as a Timex but not allowed with "Seiko" and "Rolex" key words. But it WOULD have had to be authentic in order to be listed at all.
bonjourami
·11 months agoWhat does'modified' mean? Does it have unauthorized parts that are not Seiko?
a_c_green
·11 months agoWhat's the full, exact wording of the title you're attempting to use?
carson_chentnik
OP11 months ago'Seiko Mod Datejust Style'