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Posted: Wed Aug 09, 2006 9:32 am
by isoaker
*sigh* Well, though some say imitation is the best form of flattery, straight out copying, especially if no credit is given, is theft, IMO. I usually overlook auctions that at least give credit unless, of course, they are reposting huge amounts of info (i.e. stats lifted still in the table format, description, and images). Listings that copy or use images without even giving credit are the ones I go after. Thankfully, eBay gave me a simple email form to use to get those type of listings removed quite quickly. The form, however, has to originate from me, thus I unfortunately can't post it to get members' help in cracking down on the plagerizers.
Thanks in advance for all the help, though!
Posted: Sat Sep 09, 2006 11:15 pm
by SNAPed
I hope my auction was not "offensive" ,I only gave the link to the Isoaker cps 2000 review for a standard reference guide..no copy and pasting there.
I have had some fun changing images/info that other ebayers have linked from my auctions...something to consider
pwn3d
Posted: Sun Sep 10, 2006 7:48 am
by isoaker
SNAPed wrote:I hope my auction was not "offensive" ,I only gave the link to the Isoaker cps 2000 review for a standard reference guide..no copy and pasting there.
I have had some fun changing images/info that other ebayers have linked from my auctions...something to consider
pwn3d
hehe.. linking to iSoaker.com is NOT offensive and is actually encouraged! I have no problem with iSoaker.com's info being used as a point of reference. What I don't like are those who take info/images and repost it as their own.
The changing of images wouldn't work in many cases as some of the auctions I've seen are not stealing bandwidth; they had actually downloaded image files, edited them, renamed the files, and posted them elsewhere for use in their auctions.
Posted: Sun Oct 08, 2006 10:47 am
by SilentGuy
http://cgi.ebay.com/NEW-Super-Soaker-Ma ... egoryZ1174
5QQrdZ1QQssPageNameZWD1VQQcmdZViewItem
These guys are truly shameless. Paste the above URL into your address bar or use Linky for Firefox, and you'll see what I mean. A few of those range numbers reminded me of the iSc review.
Just checking: are you leaving a negative comment in the seller's feedback? You definitely should be.
EDIT: Here we go! http://pages.ebay.com/help....7435935
The first selection in the first box takes you to the appropriate solutions.
Edited By SilentGuy on 1160322613
Posted: Sun Oct 08, 2006 10:58 am
by isoaker
Just checking: are you leaving a negative comment in the seller's feedback? You definitely should be.
I don't need to do that; the form I have usually gets them reprimanded as well as their auction de-listed.
BTW, thanks for the heads-up!
Posted: Sun Feb 25, 2007 12:02 pm
by Dr. D
[url=http://cgi.ebay.com/HUGE-Super-Soaker-M ... 5991QQrdZ1
QQcmdZViewItem]http://cgi.ebay.com/HUGE-Su....iewItem[/url]
Monster X seller that ripped dark ANNIHILATOR's review and pasted it on his page. I know that its found on SSCentral but I swear to god it was featured here at some point.
Posted: Sun Feb 25, 2007 12:41 pm
by SilentGuy
He said "This is what a website said about it." But no quotes or citations. What is wrong with these people?
And Dr. D, thanks for the heads-up.
Posted: Tue Feb 27, 2007 6:53 am
by Dr. D
http://cgi.ebay.com/Super-S....iewItem
Wow. This guy managed to steal not one but TWO reviews! 
I'm pretty sure they're iSoaker and Dark Annihilator's for the 2500. I promise I wont do one of these posts every day, but I just couldn't pass that one up.
Posted: Tue Feb 27, 2007 9:28 am
by isoaker
Dr. D wrote:http://cgi.ebay.com/Super-S....iewItem
Wow. This guy managed to steal not one but TWO reviews! I'm pretty sure they're iSoaker and Dark Annihilator's for the 2500. I promise I wont do one of these posts every day, but I just couldn't pass that one up.
Thanks for the heads-up! Item reported. As for future reports, I have no problem if you're willing to let us know what you find, even if it is everyday. If sites are at least being acknowledged, I'd let it slide. However, when someone is using other people's pics and info to sell their stuff without even stating that the pic is not of their actual product, that's false advertising and just plain wrong. I can easily see the watermark I put on the pic in that listing.
Posted: Mon Apr 30, 2007 10:27 pm
by Leviathan
Check this one.
Any idea what a CPS 3020 is?
Edited By Leviathan on 1177990081
Posted: Mon Apr 30, 2007 11:13 pm
by DX
Looks like a genuine Monster X. However, never trust Ebay pictures. Check sellers' other auctions for consistency with picture styles and watermarks.
Posted: Mon Apr 30, 2007 11:30 pm
by JLspacemarine
^It's the second time I see a MX renamed as the "CPS 3020" on ebay. And the first one wasn't lacking stickers.
A [url=http://cgi.ebay.ca/Larami-Super-Soaker- ... 45991QQrdZ
1QQcmdZViewItem]CPS 1500[/url], the seller wrote in the description that there is no broken parts, but you clearly see the snapped off nozzle selector switch on the picture.
A [url=http://cgi.ebay.ca/Super-Soaker-CPS-410 ... ryZ11745QQ
rdZ1QQcmdZViewItem]CPS 4100[/url] , there's no problem with the description of this one. The error is in the price. 
(isn't this expensive for a 4100?)
Posted: Mon Apr 30, 2007 11:50 pm
by DX
Yes, that's the current 4100 record high actually. It's probably not even an MK1, though it is in the normal release box, so you are not automatically stuck with an Mk2. Still, you can get a CPS 2000 for less than that...
Posted: Wed Jun 27, 2007 11:10 pm
by Rook
[url=http://cgi.ebay.com/Larami-Super-Soaker ... 1QQrdZ1QQc
mdZViewItem]Look at this.[/url]
It looks like the guy just took iSoak's stats and rounded them off. I guess there's no way to prove that, though...
Posted: Thu Jun 28, 2007 5:44 am
by isoaker
Yup, those were taken from iSoaker.com. Proving it isn't as much about the numbers alone, but about all the stats reported together with the rounded number match. This seller has no feedback or anything yet. Will try getting him/her to at least add a reference.
Thanks for the heads-up!
Posted: Mon Jul 23, 2007 9:16 am
by Loumeyer
Re: eBay Thread of Shame - ^
Posted: Sun Feb 17, 2008 2:23 pm
by mr. dude
Re: eBay Thread of Shame - ^
Posted: Sun Feb 17, 2008 5:21 pm
by isoaker
@mr.dude: Thanks for the heads-up! If at least they ask for permission to use some info, I'd consider, but a full lift of images and everything is just bad.
Re: eBay Thread of Shame - ^
Posted: Mon Aug 11, 2008 9:10 am
by steelboot
:ghostface: 
