Don't attack me for pointing out the other side of things, Ottery. (Sorry if you're not, but you often seem to flip from sarcasim to honesty with no warning, it's difficult to keep up). I'm just tired of people blaming companies, whom they KNOW are out to make money, and it's not just Ebay. If people would use some SENSE then people wouldn't be able to get away with this. As I've said before, if you DONT buy "signed" merchandise off Ebay, you'll be safe. It'd be better to go to one of the companies who ACTUALLY get to look at the merchandise.
Doesn't anyone else remember, probably not since you're mostly children right? (JK's word's there, you don't like it, take it up with her), but there was a "controversial" photo on Ebay. It was a metallic tea kettle. Normal......what was so controversial? Let's just call it the reflection in it. Same happened recently with a mirror. Ebay does NOT look at the items until someone brings it to their attention. When someone puts a sale up, they do it all themselves. It's like an extensive message board site, but if no one speaks up, nothing can be done. Look at the problems that happen on this site. (Not a jab at mods and admins who work their tails off, just an example) There are some things that slip by without their notice (if one is on long enough more than "occasionally" more like daily) that they just don't catch because there is SO much work to do. Now. Multiply the work these people do by over a million. Yes, there may be more people working at it, but not enough to keep up. Now, remember that they also work with other countries that up the work load even more.
Oh look, I type in Kiss, selceted CDs and there's 694 up........*types in a random word again* hmmmmmm, Sweet and CDs gives me 724 items........*another word* 391 for Eddings, 13416 for Harry Potter, 62591 for Star Wars. Maybe now you've got the idea how much they have.
Oh, Look. A User Agreement. Big font, so can't complain about it being tiny. Oh look,
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Originally Posted by Ebay User Agreement
If you are a under the age of 18, you can use this service only in conjunction with, and under the supervision of your parents or guardians.
Yep, enforces what I've said earlier. Parents/guardians must be watching their uncontrollable children (Supposing at JK as she said
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| Ebay might be interested to learn that most Harry Potter fans are children |
*nods* true true. and, if they're getting stuff off Ebay without mumsy or popsy to say No or offer punishment, then they must be uncontrollable......or left alone often which, if done often enough and extensively which ottery seems to imply at then those parents shouldn't have their children. And who cares if Kiddies don't get everything they want? It's part of life. I grew up not getting everything I want and I turned out just fine. In fact, for those kids who DID get everything they wanted, I couldn't stand. They were spoiled, expected me to cater to their every whim, and were shocked if I said no. DEAL WITH IT. It's a part of life.
*back to user agreement*
oh, ho ho ho. Even Jo didn't do her homework on EBay properly.
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Originally Posted by Ebay User Agreement
eBay is a Venue.
3.1 eBay is not an Auctioneer
Would you sue or get mad at the organisers of a flea market if you bought something there? Of course not, you'd realise it's the seller's job to tell you everything. That's all Ebay is. A giant, world-wide Flea Market *loves it* *cracks up*
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Originally Posted by More User Agreement
Instead, the Site acts as a venue to allow anyone to offer, sell, and buy just about anything, at anytime, from anywhere, in a variety of pricing formats, including a fixed price format and an auction-style format commonly referred to as "online auctions" or "auctions." We are not involved in the actual transaction between buyers and sellers. As a result, we have no control over the quality, safety or legality of the items advertised, the truth or accuracy of the listings, the ability of sellers to sell items or the ability of buyers to pay for items.
Hmmmm.........*bolds up key phrases*
That's exactly what they told Jo, who, in return, got her bloomers up in a twist, and it's right there in the User Agreement, which you have to agree and adhere to in order to even use the site. Right there it says that they can't control our stupidity. I'll sum it up, "If something seems too good to be true, it probably is." They can't even promise the legality of items. Ebay is protected by this agreement that what you buy is your responsibility.
BAHAHAHAHAHA, they don't stop there.....
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Originally Posted by User Agreement
Because we are a venue, in the event that you have a dispute with one or more users, you release eBay (and our officers, directors, agents, subsidiaries, joint ventures and employees) from claims, demands and damages (actual and consequential) of every kind and nature, known and unknown, suspected and unsuspected, disclosed and undisclosed, arising out of or in any way connected with such disputes.
So, if a problem arises, they say you can't sue Ebay and the people with Ebay, just the users. *loves this*
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Originally Posted by User Agreement
We do not control the information provided by other users that is made available through our system. You may find other user's information to be offensive, harmful, inaccurate, or deceptive. Please use caution, common sense, and practice safe trading when using the Site.
LOL There it is again. Everything everyone in here is complaining about. *waves hand in air* Ebay!! Ebay!! I've a complaint. Not everyone uses Common Sense! What do you say to that? "They should learn it" OH!!! Good Idea!! *beats common sense into people*
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Originally Posted by User
Without limiting any other remedies, eBay may suspend or terminate your account if we suspect that you (by conviction, settlement, insurance or escrow investigation, or otherwise) have engaged in fraudulent activity in connection with the Site.
That is the only time they can do anything. Jo needs to be more specific if she wants those things removed.
*has to go now*
They do state, In really big capital letters, that they hold no warranty of condition, implied or otherwise. Although some states do not allow that so check with your state.
I don't think people will actually read this. But those are several aspects, mentioned in here, that, as a user of ebay, one must agree to. It's life. Get over it.