Posting a Manufacturer Picture
Hello, I have some items I am selling that are packaged and I don't want to fully remove them from the package. Is it okay to post a picture of the item out of the package from the manufacturer along with my item picture? I would of course mention in the posting that the picture of the item outside of the package is from such and such store. Thank you.
18 comments
chariot_badges
·2 years agoThis is something that I have wondered about myself.
Thanks to OP for asking.
And thanks to all you mugs for answering.
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inhawaii
·2 years agoI sell a lot brand new factory sealed items.
I use a lot of "stock images" on my listings.
Stock images are usually a lot better looking than anything I can take on my own.
It's usually not a problem but once in a great while one of my listings will get taken down
at the request of the manufacturer for using their image.
No big deal. I just photograph the item and re-list it.
gloryglorygifts
·2 years agoAre you talking about the wigs? I would try and find another picture of them (stock photo) or take your own, out of the packaging. People need to see what they are getting and these look like a bag of hair. I think that you will get more traffic if you get better photos and have good descriptions. You have to show people what they are getting. As they are now, you are looking at less sales and more returns imho.
Good luck to you!
femmefan1946
·2 years agoI would use the manufacturer's pictures, but I would include the actual boxed , sealed item in one early picture shot in such a way as to make it obvious that you actually have it.
Like on your back porch, or kitchen table.
Take the used dishes off the table first though.
fey4
OP2 years agoHa! Like the "take the used dishes off the table" comment lol. The packaging is actually pretty obvious of what the item is, but since they are wigs it is hard to tell the length and style. I will have to ponder on the manufacturer pic since I am afraid of legal action against me.
fey4
OP2 years agoWow thank you everyone for the replies! I don't have permission from the manufacturer to use the pictures on their website and it sounds like that is a no no. I feel weird using others pictures so maybe I will just place a better description and then maybe I can say I can send additional pictures if needed and then maybe just show the original store pictures if I get an inquiry.
tobaccocardyahoo
·2 years agoIf you use the manufacturer's photos and the manufacturer objects because you are not part of their distribution chain and do not have permission, you can be the target of a copyright infringement lawsuit. If you are you will faced with settling the suit for whatever the manufacturer's lawyers demand because you are not likely to defend a lawsuit that you are going to lose. Even the crappiest lawyer will advise you to settle.
Stock photos have a copyright owner. That owner may choose to protect their IP rights. They may choose to use an IP protection company which is effectively a lawsuit machine, suing hundreds of infringers at a time.
luckythewinner
·2 years agoHas the manufacturer granted permission for their photo to be reproduced and used for commercial purposes?
simba6
·2 years agoYes that is allowed. No problem with it.
stainlessenginecovers
·2 years agoIf the item is 'sealed'- state so and then on other pictures you can 'open with paint' and state 'for 'example' purposes...you can find pictures on google for just about anything. There ARE a few thousand brands that do NOT want you to use their photos..so also depends on 'what it is'.
onefootflipper
·2 years agoYes you can use stock photos, there are hundreds of millions of them on ebay. Just be sure and make sure your primary or second photo is your actual boxed product as some people are weird about box condition.
yuzuha
·2 years agoAnd that's literally what manufacturer's stock photos are FOR.
caldreamer
·2 years agoEBAY allows you to use other Sellers photos and description by clicking on "sell similar". Be sure to also include actual photos of item in sealed box that you are selling.
ittybitnot
·2 years agoIs it okay to post a picture of the item out of the package from the manufacturer
@fey4
You may need permission to use a manufacturer's photo from the rights holder. Snagging photos off the internet without it can lead to problems for you. eBay allows you to use other people's pictures that are posted on eBay by other sellers, however, if they were originally stolen it still may be a problem.
iamalwaysright
·2 years agoLol which basically translates to steal from honest sellers who don’t steal. And don’t steal from other thief sellers. 🙂
ittybitnot
·2 years agoLol which basically translates to steal from honest sellers who don’t steal. And don’t steal from other thief sellers.
@iamalwaysright
Exactly. LOL. Being an 'eBay dinosaur' I found it very disconcerting when eBay decided stealing photos and text from other members was no longer a policy violation. They apparently refused to honor VERO complaints of vero member sellers whose photos were 'stolen'. First thing I thought at that time was the whole "it was a vero takedown and nothing we can do" spiel we got for years was really not particularly true.
iamalwaysright
·2 years agoYea I remember when eBay would actually do something when you reported another seller for stealing your own content. I believe what happened is that the squeaky wheel got the grease here. Too many thieving sellers fought back and cried something like “I have no way to take a photo of this item. Or I’m too new of a seller to understand this stuff. And if you don’t let me steal content here, I’m going to take my business elsewhere.â€
then eBay buckled under the complaints and said F* it, stealing is allowed but NOT from the big companies with their own photos. Only steal from smaller sellers who don’t really have a staff of lawyers.
Back then I TOTALLY LOVED IT when I caught someone stealing a photo of mine because the images were hosted elsewhere and the thief seller took the URL to my photo, and I’d just rename and upload a totally inappropriate photo with that same URL. Especially when they did it as their gallery pic. Good times 🙂
hartungcards
·2 years agoNever - ever - post a picture of an item that isn't the actual item that your buyer will receive. People don't read disclaimers and you're just begging for an INAD return.