eBay

odie200412 · ‎05-17-2018

Was browsing to find prices and came across an item that I was getting ready to relist. I thought I had made an error and listed twice. Clicked on the listing and find that another seller is using my pictures. Why would they do that when it is used clothing and each piece of used clothing I have ever seen is unique.

I read their feedback and only 98.1% because of 24 negatives over the last 12 months for photos not matching the items.

Really makes me mad to see sellers like this on ebay.

coolections · ‎05-17-2018

@odie200412 wrote:
I find that another seller is using my pictures. Why would they do that ?

Because they don't have a camera

Because it is easier

Because it is faster

Because their item is also used

Because it is the same color

Because it is the same type

Because they don't have knowledge of uploading photos from camera

Because they have computer problems uploading

Because buyers won't know the difference

Because they don't care

Because they believe it is no big deal

Because the picture you took is better than theirs

lewisburggold · ‎05-17-2018

Yes what that guy said. Best regards

odie200412 · ‎05-17-2018

@coolections wrote:
@odie200412 wrote:
I find that another seller is using my pictures. Why would they do that ?
Because they don't have a camera
Because it is easier
Because it is faster
Because their item is also used
Because it is the same color
Because it is the same type
Because they don't have knowledge of uploading photos from camera
Because they have computer problems uploading
Because buyers won't know the difference
Because they don't care
Because they believe it is no big deal
Because the picture you took is better than theirs

I am thinking with all the negatives the buyers are noticing the difference.

southern*sweet*tea · ‎05-17-2018

@coolections wrote:
@odie200412 wrote:
I find that another seller is using my pictures. Why would they do that ?
Because they don't have a camera
Because it is easier
Because it is faster
Because their item is also used
Because it is the same color
Because it is the same type
Because they don't have knowledge of uploading photos from camera
Because they have computer problems uploading
Because buyers won't know the difference
Because they don't care
Because they believe it is no big deal
Because the picture you took is better than theirs

You left out "because they're LAZY"

The easier you are to offend the easier you are to control.

We seem to be getting closer and closer to a situation where nobody is responsible for what they did but we are all responsible for what somebody else did. - Thomas Sowell

odie200412 · ‎05-17-2018

Ding, Ding, Ding! I think you hit the nail on the head!

lex-talon · ‎05-17-2018

@southern*sweet*tea wrote:
@coolections wrote:
@odie200412 wrote:
I find that another seller is using my pictures. Why would they do that ?
Because they don't have a camera
Because it is easier
Because it is faster
Because their item is also used
Because it is the same color
Because it is the same type
Because they don't have knowledge of uploading photos from camera
Because they have computer problems uploading
Because buyers won't know the difference
Because they don't care
Because they believe it is no big deal
Because the picture you took is better than theirs
You left out "because they're LAZY"

Most definitely.

coolections · ‎05-17-2018

Naaaa, it takes no energy at all.

retrose1 · ‎05-17-2018

OR, how about that ebay thought it was a good pic and put it into their catalog for anyone to use?

(*Bleep*)

coolections · ‎05-17-2018

Not necessarily. Even if they took their own pictures they could still have all those negatives. Very few seller describe correctly as most think a picture is good enough and buyers should expect their lousy description.

coolections · ‎05-17-2018

@retrose1 wrote:
OR, how about that ebay thought it was a good pic and put it into their catalog for anyone to use?

That could be a viable explanation as it is no big deal to see a picture of a shirt regardless of who's it is.

abfabvintage · ‎05-17-2018

@retrose1

In 2014 when selling a lot of vintage pottery planters, I did a search for one of them to see where it sat in active search. Saw my same pix (Brush McCoy), my identical description and panicked I did a dupe, too. But no, it was because of that eBay note on listings "want to sell one like this?" Newbie seller not only stole the pixs, but the entire listing, including my Item Specifics. My saving grace was that I put my inventory number in all my Item Specifics and it was there in her listing.

Sent her an ask seller message, told her to delete the listing or I would report her. She immediately took it down and said she had somehow used that eBay suggestion. I never reported her, but at least she removed it. Not sure if that ebay suggestion still works that way, but it is still there on all listings.

I ain't got the brains to make this up (Fantastic Beasts)

chrysylys · ‎05-17-2018

@retrose1 wrote:
OR, how about that ebay thought it was a good pic and put it into their catalog for anyone to use?

Ding, Ding, DINGGG!! We have a winner, step right up and claim your Kewpie Doll!!

Forget keeping up with the Joneses. Be the Finklegrubers!
OK kids, time to get the Dodge loaded up again. I hear 'Poppy's By the Tree' calling. This trip might be a long one too.

lovtaco0 · ‎05-17-2018

@coolections wrote:
@retrose1 wrote:
OR, how about that ebay thought it was a good pic and put it into their catalog for anyone to use?
That could be a viable explanation as it is no big deal to see a picture of a shirt regardless of who's it is.

eBay said preowned clothing would be one of the few categories not converting to product-based.

I think sellers taking others' photos for preowned anything are looking for the easy way out, probably because they are lazy or don't have a strong work ethic.

odie200412 · ‎05-17-2018

Yeah, but used clothing? That sure is risky. No wonder they have 24 negatives for item not looking like the picture and anyone that does that is just asking for trouble.