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Items taken down as counterfeit incorrectly without the ability to prove they are in fact authentic

Hello, 

Please can someone give me an advice on what to do. Since January about once a month I have a random item that is removed as counterfeit. This is not a vera warning, it is not coming from the company that manufactures the item, it is coming from eBay themselves. Every time it happens I chat or call and ask how I can prove the item is authentic with receipts. The associate I speak with say I cannot prove it, and can only tell me not to list the item again. Sometimes they make up random thoughts like that item is not allowed to be sold on eBay even though I have sold many in the past and there are thousands and thousands of other listings.  I was told that it was possible that other sellers are actually reporting my items so that they do not have the competition. One associate said that is not some thing they would take a listing down for, but the last associate I talk to said yes I also have the opportunity to report items. Almost like he was saying I could do the same thing. Regardless apparently now I have reached the limit of “counterfeit” items, and they put my account on hold for three days. I am so frustrated. My items are not counterfeit. I have no ability to prove that they are authentic. And nobody at eBay will help me including calling, chatting, And discussing the issue with eBay for business on Facebook messenger. I am so frustrated at this point that a company would allow this to happen to a seller who has done absolutely nothing wrong, and give no advice or help on how to resolve the issue. So it will just continue to happen until my account is suspended. HELPPPPPP. 

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Items taken down as counterfeit incorrectly without the ability to prove they are in fact authentic

Going through the same issue right now. Over the last 2 weeks, I've gotten some Rick Owens Tote Bags removed that I bought first-hand at the Rick Owens store. I also just got a pair of Nike's removed that I bought at the Nike store in 2018. I have the physical receipts for all of these items. Now, I'm at risk of having my account limited for 3 days. Not sure what comes after that...

 

I try so hard to be a good + honest seller and am successful at it. Now I'm being talked to like a criminal!

 

 

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Items taken down as counterfeit incorrectly without the ability to prove they are in fact authentic

Hi everyone,

Due to the age of this thread, it has been closed to further replies. Please feel free to start a new thread if you wish to continue to discuss this topic.

Thank you for understanding.

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