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Ebay Removed My Derek Jeter 1997 Topps Autograph Card Listing Policy

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This just happened today (November 2, 2013).

A little while ago, Ebay removed my Derek Jeter "1997 Topps Rookie Of The Year" autograph card.

This is the second time this has happened to me.

It happened to me once before on September 21, 2013 when Ebay removed my Derek Jeter "2001 Fleer Monumental Moments" autograph card.

Below is a link to the discussion I posted on AML when it occurred the first time.

http://live.autographmagazine.com/pr...oments-autogra

First, below is the message I received from Ebay.

After reviewing your eBay account, it appears that you have violated eBay's Trademark Violation - Unauthorized Item policy. As a result, we've taken the following actions on your account:
- Selling privileges have been temporarily restricted. You won't be able to list new items for 7 days.
- Violating listings have been removed. A list of items that were removed can be viewed at the bottom of this message.
- We have credited all associated fees except for the final value fee for your listing(s).

The listing that was removed appeared to violate eBay policy or a rights owner's trademark. Please remember that you are responsible for the quality and authenticity of the products that you offer on eBay. It is against eBay policy to list any counterfeit items.

For more information please see our Replica, counterfeit items, and unauthorized copies policy:
http://pages.ebay.com/help/policies/...unterfeit.html

To ensure that we comply with the law, we take precaution when it comes to the sale of items that are being infringed to avoid having possible issue in the future. Whatever changes you make to a new listing will be taken into consideration, but this doesn't guarantee that it will not be removed if it was reviewed again. We acknowledge that you?re a responsible seller with no negative intentions and this reminder was never to question the authenticity of your item. We also want to make sure that there will be no confusion or hesitation with your buyers and they?ll be at ease when browsing through your items, which in return, helps you become a more reliable and trusted seller.

Please consider the following the next time you list an item:
- Your listing was brought to our attention by members of the community, who expressed concern with the authenticity of your item.When we receive a report we will investigate and make the most appropriate decision, keeping the interest of the community in mind.
- It would also help to include a proof of authenticity from one of eBay's approved authenticators.

You as sellers are responsible for making sure that yor items are authentic. Keep in mind that we're unable to authenticate your items, so you have to be able to stand behind your products and all the information you provide in your listings, including pictures.

During this restriction you can still:
- Send email
- Obtain shipping addresses
- Leave Feedback
- Perform other administrative tasks

After 7 days, your account will no longer be restricted. However, please be sure your current and future listings follow these guidelines, keeping in mind that additional violations of this policy could result in the suspension of your account.

Below are photos of the Derek Jeter "1997 Topps Rookie Of The Year" autograph card. Please note that this is a Topps-Issued autograph card.

So why is Ebay targeting me?

They hate the fact that I continue to expose the sellers of forgeries on their website!!!!

Someone is sending me a message to stop???!!!

But more importantly, and in my opinion, there are people on Ebay's EMR team who are targeting me. I have a good idea who they are, but, of course, cannot prove it.

Could it be the fact that I continue to expose forgeries certed by one of Ebay's "Trusted" Third Party Authenticators?

I know the names of some of the members of EBay's EMR team, and I know two of them who want me to stop.

So while EBay and the certain dirtbags on their EMR team remove my authentic and legitimate listings (and ban me for seven (7) days), Ebay continues to profit from the sales of forgeries.

Tags: 1997, Autograph, CEO, Derek, Donahoe, Ebay, Jeter, John, Topps

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Comment by Frankie Turner on November 2, 2013 at 6:49pm: those GAI cases look like they have been tampered with too. I know they have a bad rep with autos but it looks like this guy might have cracked open authentic auto cards and replaced them with his own handywork or maybe he bought them both and realized he got screwed and is unloading both. Since I couldn't get a Jeter auto in person I made sure to buy one from a company I totally trusted. It's Upperdeck certed and came straight from them.

Comment by CJCollector on November 2, 2013 at 7:07pm: Looks like Ebay and Ebay CEO John Donahoe didn't have an issue with the below Derek Jeter "1997 Topps-Issued" autograph card that recently sold on Ebay...

http://www.ebay.com/itm/DEREK-JETER-AUTOGRAPHED-AUTO-1997-TOPPS-ISS...

Comment by CJCollector on November 2, 2013 at 7:08pm: Frankie, there are literally thousands of forgeries (Jeter, Walter Payton, Brett Favre, etc) in those GAI slabs.

Comment by Null on November 2, 2013 at 7:14pm: You have got to be kidding me! We expose THIEVES, full fledged pro eBay SCAMMERS and their obvious forgeries don't get pulled. AMAZING! And a 7 day ban? ROFL. I am so SICK of what I see on eBay everyday. Like you Christopher, I was flattered when my items were yanked. This is just unreal.

Comment by CJCollector on November 2, 2013 at 7:31pm: And yet Ebay (John Donahoe, CEO) continues to allow Ebay sellers to list and sell Mickey Mantle forgeries using a Scoreboard COA.

Below shows Ebay seller Jandnsales12 using a Scoreboard COA to list and sell his Mickey Mantle forgery.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Mickey-Mantle-Autographed-8X10-Petronella-A...

Comment by Fuddjcal on November 2, 2013 at 7:42pm: personally, I think you should start naming the scum. I am sick and tired of these losers...If it's "your opinion" who it is, you can certainly name names and no one can do jack to you legally.

Comment by Mike T on November 2, 2013 at 9:49pm: eBay once removed my entire stock of Steiner items and banned my account indefidently when I started getting involved in reporting listings trying to clean up the Yankee autograph listings. Getting involved in eBay politics is risky business, sellers have been peddling forgeries for many years and have deep roots with eBay staff. Of course it's easier to just give up, but that's exactly what they want you to do. You're doing a great service to the autograph community, I applaud your efforts and share your frustration.

Comment by CJCollector on November 3, 2013 at 5:36am: Thank you, Mike. I am also sorry to hear what happened to you.

It is amazing how the good guys are targeted more than the bad guys.

Disgraceful.

Way to go, John Donahoe, CEO of EBay.

Comment by terrier8HOF on November 3, 2013 at 6:15am: this is beyond maddening

Comment by CJCollector on November 3, 2013 at 6:45am: Yes it is, Terrier.

How is it possible that the good guys are targets of Ebay, and not the scammers that sell forgeries?

Answer is.....

The scammers on Ebay who sell forgeries help increase the bottom line for Ebay....