blueyes29
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posted on July 9, 2002 08:34:21 PM new
I know there have been discussions on this before but just checked out an auction that was titled "Antique Moonstone Pendant"...When I read the description(maybe this seller was thinking most buyers don't actually READ that part...), noticed that the pendant was described as "New" and "Made in 2002"! Sellers who misrepresent their stuff in the subject line really do a disservice to those who have "real" antiques! This practice must also be a real turn-off to interested buyers who have to search long and hard for the "real" antiques...thus hurting all sellers of the real deal! Wish eBay would do something about that! Just venting...The auction number, by the way, is 2036664691.
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blueyes29
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posted on July 9, 2002 08:47:09 PM new
Got the auction number wrong...It's actually 942183658.
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bunnicula
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posted on July 9, 2002 09:10:29 PM new
Perhaps the seller is a fortune teller...in 100 years it will be an antique 
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eyegun
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posted on July 9, 2002 10:19:19 PM new
Everybody ought to email this guy asking: is it an antique or new? Tell him his auction description and title are contradictory and you're curious- which is false- the title or description? Hassle him a little. Maybe he'll be less deceptive.
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Libra63
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posted on July 9, 2002 10:55:02 PM new
Maybe he means the silver looks antique. You can tell by the picture that it is new, but has that antique look. Good buy for only a penny even if it is new.
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kiara
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posted on July 9, 2002 11:12:16 PM new
RETAIL = US$199
YEAH, right. 
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greengate
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posted on July 9, 2002 11:18:08 PM new
I've seen this happen in my area of Fine Art Prints. When I sell an Antique "Reproduction" I clearly state it as such. I use words such as "Faithfully reproduced to capture the quality and look of the original" or something of that nature.
Since it is a "type" of print that people search for the Word Antique needs to be in the title or they would never find it.
Antique Repro print - Hunt scene 1877 ...
When a seller does not explain his/her product they are trying to fool just one or two people and this is not ethical. This practice of "What they don't know won't hurt them" or "It's their own fault for not ready the auction listing" is an excuse to rip a customer off and I think a complaint should be filed directly with eBay.
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greengate
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posted on July 9, 2002 11:22:29 PM new
correction that is "reading". It's late at night and my brain isn't connecting to the finger tips. Night all....
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pelorus
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posted on July 10, 2002 06:00:21 AM new
With 3268 feedbacks, I doubt if the seller bothers to respond to questions.
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eyegun
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posted on July 10, 2002 06:56:20 AM new
Well, the guy wrote back:
"Hi,
Thank you for your mail.
We have mentioned in the "info in detail" that it is INTRICATELY HANDCRAFTED ANTIQUE DESIGN JEWELLERY.
We have researched all over the world for the best antique designs and made them in silver. We have kept the antique design and look. Hope you like and appreciate our sincere efforts.
Thank you for visiting us at Jewelrydays. We hope to make your buying experience with us a happy & fruitful one.
Aniket"
OK, YOU WON TEN MILLION DOLLARS!!!!!*
SSDD- Still a little misleading, yes?
BTW they have their 'fair share' of negs
*if you have the winning number
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mlecher
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posted on July 10, 2002 07:16:40 AM new
Best not walk into a Walmart or Kmart. You would be appalled at all the "antiques." It is used in the title of many things that are antique style, antique design and antique coated. A little misleading....not if you got a little more brains than God gave a rock.
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Reality is a serious condition brought on by a lack of alcohol in the system
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yumacoot
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posted on July 10, 2002 12:08:17 PM new
"When a seller does not explain his/her product they are trying to fool just one or two people and this is not ethical. This practice of "What they don't know won't hurt them" or "It's their own fault for not ready the auction listing" is an excuse to rip a customer off and I think a complaint should be filed directly with eBay."
Does this mean that I can return (or complain) about an item I bought that did NOT have a description of the box condition? I believe seller intentionally left the description out, and glossied up the rest of the description, in order to be "misleading". I tried contacting seller several times....being ignored. Is this a case of deception by omission? She made it sound like entire item was in very good to excellent condition. Or, is it my fault for not asking BEFORE I placed my bid?
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