CD COPIES - Is this allowed on Ebid ?

[uk02cbr]

Hi there,
I am a newbie, and I have a question . . .
I have just purchased a set of DVDs on Ebid. I have recieved a printed case with a copied film inside, and 3 cd polythene pouches with copied episodes of a tv series that skip. No originals whatsoever.
The guy who sold them to me also stated in his listing that there were 8 discs, when there were only 4 in total. He did not mention that the recordings were not original.
What are my options ?
Can I demand a refund, give negative feedback, report him etc ?
Please Help !
Graham

[HannaHolly]

Hi there,
I am a newbie, and I have a question . . .
I have just purchased a set of DVDs on Ebid. I have recieved a printed case with a copied film inside, and 3 cd polythene pouches with copied episodes of a tv series that skip. No originals whatsoever.
The guy who sold them to me also stated in his listing that there were 8 discs, when there were only 4 in total. He did not mention that the recordings were not original.
What are my options ?
Can I demand a refund, give negative feedback, report him etc ?
Please Help !
Graham Yes, ask for a refund ( you may not get one- what have [revious customers said?) , leave negative feedback to warn others, and report the seller to ebid support@ebid.tv

[uk02cbr]

Hi Hanna,
The seller is only a +1. So i cant tell what kind of guy he is. I am just very disappointed that he didnt tell me what I was getting for my money, and that the discs do not play very well either ! G

[Fossy]

Totally unallowed on here and anywhere else, if this person is selling copies and pirated DVD's then he should be reported, not only to Ebid, but to Trading Standards

[Cocksparrer]

Yea report them we dont want rubbish like that on eBid. Damn cheek.

[uk02cbr]

#5 - The item was payed for by Paypal.

[phanmale]

Hi there,
I am a newbie, and I have a question . . .
I have just purchased a set of DVDs on Ebid. I have recieved a printed case with a copied film inside, and 3 cd polythene pouches with copied episodes of a tv series that skip. No originals whatsoever.
The guy who sold them to me also stated in his listing that there were 8 discs, when there were only 4 in total. He did not mention that the recordings were not original.
What are my options ?
Can I demand a refund, give negative feedback, report him etc ?
Please Help !
Graham

er...... hello?? Isnt everyone missing a vital point here? Surely if OP knew this from the start, he doesnt have a leg to stand on? or is that just the way Im looking at it.. :o

[uk02cbr]

Hi Cocksparrer,
I have a 'Monty' too !!! - (Royal )
Nice one !

[uk02cbr]

Phanmale - go here ? Item number [1226432744-18156-1]

[uk02cbr]

I quote . . .
IS HARRY ON THE BOAT ?

TV SERIES

ALL 28 EPISODES(45 MINS EACH ) + FILM (8 DISCS IN TOTAL)


THE TV SERIES CONTINUES IN THE SAME SPIRIT AS THE FILM, FOLLOWING THE TOUR REPS OF YOUNG FREE AND SINGLE IN IBIZA

THE TV SERIES HAS COMPLETLY DIFFERENT CHARATERS TO THE FILM:

YOU WILL GET :-


THE FILM STARRING DANNY DYER (1 DISC)

SERIES ONE OF THE TV SERIES (5 DISCS) 18 EPISODES

SERIES TWO OF THE TV SERIES (2 DISCS) 10 EPISODES

PLEASE CONTACT ME IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS


Thats all it says.

[uk02cbr]

OK I think I shall go off and report him then.
Any objections ?

[phanmale]

Phanmale - go here ? Item number [1226432744-18156-1]

it doesnt say anywhere that they are not originals? :confused:

on the basis that it *does* quote how many discs and you blatently have not, you could have a claim, also to the fact that they are not originals makes it piracy.

Have you questioned the buyer since receipt?

[phanmale]

ive just reread your post from start and misread your quote about originals - sorry OP :o:(

[raindropsies]

it doesnt say anywhere that they are not originals? :confused:

on the basis that it *does* quote how many discs and you blatently have not, you could have a claim, also to the fact that they are not originals makes it piracy.

Have you questioned the buyer since receipt?

It's irrelevant on how many disc have been supplied. Copies are not allowed to be sold on eBid or any other site that I know of. So if the buyer got the right amount of disc would this then make it OK? I wouldn't.

Yes we all make errors by not reading rules, mis-stating item available, but if a buyer bids given on the info in the listing then I think they can reasonablly expect the item to be the genuine article

[uk02cbr]

Paypal

[uk02cbr]

Hi Sarah,
I agree. Ebid should be a place where, if you decide to list something, then it should be ligit. Why do people intentionally join up to break the rules. I used to be on Eb*y (cough,cough) for years, and got fed up with the rip offs and scams on there. Thats why I came to Ebid - for some peace and quiet. Two and a half months, and 2 purchases later - I get this !
Must be my animal magnetism lol.

[uk02cbr]

Quad - Funds from Paypal. G

[uk02cbr]

I back my Paypal with a Debit Card by the way

[phanmale]

It's irrelevant on how many disc have been supplied. Copies are not allowed to be sold on eBid or any other site that I know of. So if the buyer got the right amount of disc would this then make it OK? I wouldn't.

Yes we all make errors by not reading rules, mis-stating item available, but if a buyer bids given on the info in the listing then I think they can reasonablly expect the item to be the genuine article

Im obviously writing wrong as Im reading wrong today :(

I didnt mean it would make it ok if the wrong amount of discs were in there, I just was saying, this is wrong thats wrong blah de blah. Initially I read the post wrong that the seller had admitted that they were not originals.

I shall shut up now for fear of digging myself deeper :(

[uk02cbr]

np phan. lol. G

[uk02cbr]

So come on guys - Lets have a vote.

Does he run scott free, or swing from that tree ?

G.

[uk02cbr]

yes quad
nosey beggar lol

[patticakebbq]

I think you need more coffee Phan.

[uk02cbr]

okeydokey - PS Like the Mousemat idea ! Will seriously think about that one !

[phanmale]

So come on guys - Lets have a vote.

Does he run scott free, or swing from that tree ?

G.

oh deffo make him walk the plank - teach him all about piracy...... ;)

woohhoo

ow ring your bank

and enquire about a chargeback due to recieving illegal goods.

even though the money has gone through a chargeback can be done :)

you should get the full amount paid refunded.

Not really nosey

i just care.

Quad, sorry hon, your services are required in template thread plz xxx ;)

[phanmale]

I think you need more coffee Phan.

LOL - yeh - im deffo not right today :(

Im off to Butlins for the weekend with my sister - and am I anywhere *near* ready to go??

uh uh :( just not in "lets get ready to rumble" mode atm

[uk02cbr]

Thanx guys - I am off to do the business ! ttfn.

:)

"I'm not obese, I just have trouble with me feet....

...can't keep 'em outta chip shops !"

[ChameleonSystems]

If the disks are copies, contact FACT (Federation Against Copyright Theft); they are breaking the law. http://www.fact-uk.org.uk/

It is against the law to sell pirated copies of anything.

[raindropsies]

08454040506 is trading standards telephone number.

[jeweleffects]

There is no excuse - The rules for selling are quite clear:

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[HannaHolly]

Hi Hanna,
The seller is only a +1. So i cant tell what kind of guy he is. I am just very disappointed that he didnt tell me what I was getting for my money, and that the discs do not play very well either ! G

That's the issue. If you buy from a seller who hasn't got a proven track record, then you need to be prepared to take the risk. Good sellers will take time to establish themselves selling lower value items, they will have completed their 'about me' page - perhaps with details of feedback from elsewhere. Basically it's the sellers job to build customer confidence, and it's the buyers job to only reward sellers who do this :)