Copycat auctions (not exact copies)

MJonesMBA2001 · 05-07-2005, 02:33 PM

Looks like I have a copycat auction going on!!
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dl...ssPageName=WDVW

What should I do about that? Should I report it? Is it close enough to get pulled as a copycat auction?? Should I put something in my title or subtitle or description about mine being the original?

I don't think ebay will pull it because it isn't an exact copy, just copied my idea. I sent the jackass who posted it an email, and (s)he?? told me to "get a life" and suck her? Classy, huh?

So, what should I do? Should I put a subtitle in mine, or revise the description to say something about mine being the original??

wolvergambit · 05-07-2005, 02:40 PM

What is the auction #? The link isn't working.

MJonesMBA2001 · 05-07-2005, 03:01 PM

My bad - let me try it again:
BOGUS Darth Vader toast!
The item number is 5579334337.

I could report them to ebay for selling food.....
But that may backfire on me.

Mina · 05-07-2005, 03:26 PM

is this the auction your talking about?? http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...tem=5579334337

MJonesMBA2001 · 05-07-2005, 03:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mina

is this the auction your talking about?? http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...tem=5579334337

Yes, that's the bogus Darth Vader

iowamommy77 · 05-07-2005, 07:18 PM

Dont worry about it. yours is better. There is always people out there trying to copy someone else.

1_ares_1 · 05-07-2005, 09:48 PM

Dude,
The toast will be toast! hahaha! Your porkchop is hilarious! Kinda makes me hungry though :D

MJonesMBA2001 · 05-08-2005, 08:13 AM

Thanks y'all!! Should I put a reserve on it? Do you think that's why it isn't getting bids??

lostmymindwith5 · 05-11-2005, 10:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MJonesMBA2001

Looks like I have a copycat auction going on!!
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dl...ssPageName=WDVW" target="_blank">http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dl...ssPageName=WDVW

What should I do about that? Should I report it? Is it close enough to get pulled as a copycat auction?? Should I put something in my title or subtitle or description about mine being the original?

I don't think ebay will pull it because it isn't an exact copy, just copied my idea. I sent the jackass who posted it an email, and (s)he?? told me to "get a life" and suck her? Classy, huh?

So, what should I do? Should I put a subtitle in mine, or revise the description to say something about mine being the original??

Unfortunately there will always be people out there without an ounce of creativity who copy a good auction when they see it. It doesn't hurt to try and report it. I recently reported a copy cat auction myself. I don't care if someone copies my idea. No biggie. But this person plagiarized nearly my whole auction WORD FOR WORD. @@