Warning: more "rare" swords from china on ebay

Bill M · 28th January 2007, 10:52 AM

It is frustrating. Ebay continues to make noises about censuring some of the sellers who offer items at very low prices and have huge, outrageous shipping fees.

This hits eBay in the pocketbook since eBay only gets a percentage of the auction fee and not the shipping charges.

Best I can tell, making fakes has been an occupation for several thousand years. I got on a real vendetta a few years back trying to call attention to these sellers. A few in particular.

I had a friend who created an eBay identity called "I-Bid-On-Fakes" and he would try to use this as a way of warning people.

When I first began collecting, I bought some of those rare, Ming dynasty, swords. I gave negative feedback and was called a "marplot." (An officious meddler whose interference compromises the success of an undertaking.) Had to look that one up in a dictionary!

I have gotten to be less of a vigilante in my older days. Just venting this morning.

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28th January 2007, 10:52 AM	#2
Bill M Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: USA Georgia Posts: 1,599	It is frustrating. Ebay continues to make noises about censuring some of the sellers who offer items at very low prices and have huge, outrageous shipping fees. This hits eBay in the pocketbook since eBay only gets a percentage of the auction fee and not the shipping charges. Best I can tell, making fakes has been an occupation for several thousand years. I got on a real vendetta a few years back trying to call attention to these sellers. A few in particular. I had a friend who created an eBay identity called "I-Bid-On-Fakes" and he would try to use this as a way of warning people. When I first began collecting, I bought some of those rare, Ming dynasty, swords. I gave negative feedback and was called a "marplot." (An officious meddler whose interference compromises the success of an undertaking.) Had to look that one up in a dictionary! I have gotten to be less of a vigilante in my older days. Just venting this morning.