Re: Major eBay mistake, was (Re: FA: Reference books, Salvation Supreme)

["Bill Garber" <willy46pa@comcast.net>]

"Sandra Warnken" <warnken@mother.com> wrote in message
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> a2@wilserv.com (Willi Kusche) wrote in message
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> > Hi, y'all!
> >
> > warnken@mother.com (Sandra Warnken) wrote in message
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> > > Apple IIGS Firmware Reference
> > >  http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2766165857
> > >
> > > Apple IIGS Technical Reference
> > > http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2766168650
> > >
> > > Salvation Supreme for Apple IIGS
> > >  http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2766157966
> >
> >     Looks to me as if Sandra has gotten a raw deal from eBay.  The
> > description for the "Salvation Supreme" item has been removed by eBay
> > so the evidence of the foul deed is no longer available.  I saw the
> > pictures of the software that Sandra posted, before the item
> > description was deleted.  The disks appeared to me to be original
> > copies of the software.
> >
> >     But eBay cancelled the auction claiming that the disks were
> > copies.  The worst part is that Sandra was threatened with being
> > kicked off eBay if it happened again.
> >
> >     Sandra hasn't been able to convince eBay that the software is
> > legit.  I've dealt with her before and found her to be an excellent
> > seller.
> >
> >     Just had to comment about this situation.
> >
> > Willi
>
> Hi Willi,
>
> I had another go around with eBay's customer no-service Jack.  Today
> he told me today he is tired of dealing with me.
>
> The portion of policy the notice cited is
> http://pages.ebay.com/help/community/software-backup-faq.html    It's
> now clear he doesn't know the policy he was exhorting me to follow.
>
> Last night I mucked around the rabbit warren of links on eBay to find
> the policy.  I can't believe how difficult it is to find things. I
> finally found the following.  The last sentence is the critical one
> which I sent Jack.
>
> "As a matter of eBay policy "backup" or "archival" copies of any
> software may not be listed on eBay (including games software, whether
> on disk, console or cartridge). eBay is aware that sometimes you may
> lawfully make a backup copy of software, and in some rare instances,
> even lawfully sell that backup copy. However, even legally permissible
> copies of "backup" or "archival" software are not permitted on eBay.
> The policy does not affect the offering of original authentic copies
> of software."
>
> I said in the very first letter to Jack the back ups were original
> disks from the manufacture.  I sent him the jpg I used which clearly
> shows the disks are original.  He did not respond to the picture.
>
> Today he backed down a little, but still said don't do it again.  I
> have no idea how the threat to be kicked off if I do it again is
> handled.  I wrote in the customer survey that I feel less safe with
> this experience.  I work hard to maintain a good reputation by selling
> things that are accurately described.  I have been rewarded with
> customers who do their part as well.  We both have a good experience.
> Of course, I have to say that I've never had a problem dealing with an
> A2 fan found on any internet connection.  This sort of thing sours it
> with eBay.  I'll get over it.
>
> Sandy

Sandy, can you email me your images of those disks?
I wish to compare them to my own. I would like to
benefit from your bad experience with eBay should
I care to list any software that may be misconstrued
to be copied. Thanks,

Bill @ GarberStreet Enterprizez };-)
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