jimndottie
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posted on December 17, 2002 03:15:08 PM new
Grumble, grumble, grumble! I've just checked my account statement and noticed that I was charged for an image. I thought this was strange as I never launch an auction without having it either go through AW or my online antique venue. Imagine my surprise when I clicked on the auction number and was taken to an auction, not mine with MY image! I've read other threads here about auction theft, usage, etc. But this is the first time it's happened to me and it makes me MAD to be charged for it! It's only a dime, but then there is the principle of the thing. I've sent a comment to AW and fully expect them to be decent about the whole thing, but do you suppose that this thief ever takes any of his (or her)own photos? Just venting, I guess, but thanks for being here for the rant.
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rarriffle
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posted on December 17, 2002 03:17:48 PM new
if the auction is still running, copy your image and rename it then delete the pic he/she is using and replace it with a pic of something totally unrelated. then send the sucker a paypal invoice for picture usage, say $20.00 or $50.00.
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jimndottie
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posted on December 17, 2002 03:23:11 PM new
Now THAT is a good idea!!
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FETISH128
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posted on December 17, 2002 03:37:25 PM new
Something really nasty!
Whhhhhhiiiiiiip It,,,,,,Whip it GOOD!
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jensmome
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posted on December 17, 2002 03:51:22 PM new
It's a great idea. You may still be out $.10 (or not) but at least you get satisfaction. I was going to suggest something really nasty like a picture of a certain "goddess" who has been a recent subject of discussion here but you'd have to copy her picture and that might be construed as image theft. I had a really good gif of a guy doing an anatomically impossible contortion but I can't find it.
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roadieken
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posted on December 17, 2002 03:56:18 PM new
The happened to me once. I edited my picture using my imaging software. I put "Please dont bid on my auction. I steal other peoples pictures" in a big bold font right over the image. I then deleted the one on AW and replaced it with the 'new-and-improved' photo! I then used the 'ask a seller a question' feature on eBay inquiring why they would put such wording on thier picture.
Never did get a reply. Auction didn't get any bids either!
[ edited by roadieken on Dec 17, 2002 03:57 PM ]
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sparkz
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posted on December 17, 2002 04:06:18 PM new
Replace the image with a notice that reads "Free FedEx next day delivery world wide on this item". Then bid on the item so he can't revise it. Don't forget to retract your bid at least 12 hours before the auction ends. Use "seller is an image thief" as an excuse for retracting.
The light at the end of the tunnel will turn out to be an oncoming train.
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roadieken
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posted on December 17, 2002 04:54:18 PM new
Actually, i like sparkz' idea even better!
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jimndottie
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posted on December 17, 2002 05:17:35 PM new
Your wonderful ideas make me wish I hadn't deleted the image! What a creative bunch! One thing I noticed is that even though I have deleted the image with AW it still shows in his auction. Hmmmmm. He must have copied and moved it somewhere else? Oh, well....
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tooltimes
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posted on December 17, 2002 05:19:17 PM new
This AW problem has reported here several times in the past. I find incredible that AW can't fix the problem of charging the users a dime a pop for imagine misuse. MMust be to tougher thing to repair than I thought. 
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jimndottie
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posted on December 17, 2002 05:23:59 PM new
Just checked the evil auction again and the picture is gone. GOOD! No bids either and it closes in less than 2 hours. I'm going to remember the replacement suggestions and if it ever happens again THAT person had better watch out. Happy Holidays to all and here's hoping we all make tons of money and have a REALLY good time in 2003!
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betfran
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posted on December 18, 2002 07:06:47 AM new
This happened to me once. Auctionwatch DID credit me the .10 and suggested that I put my ID ON all my photos. I don't even know how to write anything on the photos.....just doing the best that I can. BUT, I took this one step further. I clicked all the photos of the guys auctions and searched their ID and emailed them to "warn" them that they, too, were being USED to produce photos for this guys auctions. By the time we ALL deleted our photos, his entire series of auctions were in a total WRECK. I hope this taught him a lesson! I also emailed him and said, "Your photos are really GREAT! In fact, they are MINE! You have been reported. Please learn how to take your own pics!" Like you say....it is the PRINCIPAL of the thing! We work hard to do our own work! Thanks for allowing me to "vent"!
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Dejapooh
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posted on December 18, 2002 07:55:20 AM new
I have a great picture waiting... I took a picture of my cat walking away from me... A close up... Caption... "I'll ship this fed ex next day for free."
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tooltimes
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posted on December 18, 2002 09:50:19 AM new
I clicked all the photos of the guys auctions and searched their ID and emailed them to "warn" them that they, too, were being USED to produce photos for this guys auctions
The irony of it all is that any users expose themselves to an ebay suspension for auction interference. If you break any ebay rules in the name of justice ( Lone Ranger style ) then you have to wear a mask. Use a new buyers buyers account for those taks.
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ok4leather
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posted on December 18, 2002 06:19:20 PM new
Send them a bill for the use of your picture and hosting service - make it stiff, 55 dollars or so. Put a due date on it and a note about turning unpaid invoices over to collections, Probably wont see a dime but it will generate enough fear factor to possibly deter it in the future.
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figmente
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posted on December 20, 2002 07:57:11 PM new
I don't believe that emailing the picture owners fits the definitions of auction interference.
Bogus bidding would.
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tooltimes
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posted on December 20, 2002 08:11:49 PM new
I don't believe that emailing the picture owners fits the definitions of auction interference.
Bogus bidding would.
In ebay's eyes it is almost impossible to prove original ownership of the photo.
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