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Travelair007 · 3 July 2014, 06:25 AM

I don't know what I was thinking....I own several guitars and I had a Gibson Les Paul 1959 re-issue tribute to Joe Perry that I listed for sale. In the description, instead of using words like "re-issue" or "homage", I simply wrote "replica of J.Perry's 1959 LP"....

The listing got flagged and my account is on hold... Now for the record, I don't give a F@%X.... I did call them just to have my rights read to me on selling counterfeits in the US...

I wonder, how in god's name are those sellers getting away with selling POS watches all the time, some with 100% feedback and thousands of transactions and I can't even sell a genuine Genuine Les Paul......

Crazy FleaBay...End of rant!

locutus49 · 3 July 2014, 06:29 AM

As long as Replica is clearly stated, I don't see the problem. Passing replicas as the genuine article is the problem, IMO.

sigguy · 3 July 2014, 06:34 AM

The problem with 'replica' is copyright violation. In the OP case the guitar is
issued by the copyright-holder so it's ok, and yes a 'homage' or 'reissue' would
be better terms. Replicas issued by a third-party without permission of the
copyright-holder are illegal under US federal law.

MonBK · 3 July 2014, 06:41 AM

E-bay is right, use the word replica and you should be slapped.

Presa canary · 3 July 2014, 06:45 AM

Ya... You just should have used the two other words you've listed besides replica. Red flag

dysondiver · 3 July 2014, 06:45 AM

can i be slapped too ,,, been looking at boxer cups ,,,, race replica bikes ,,,, oops

locutus49 · 3 July 2014, 06:46 AM

Wow, you learn something every day. I retract my post above.

Welshwatchman · 3 July 2014, 07:02 AM

There might be an "autotrap" for the word replica.

There is a glut of Chinese "Replica" (Fake) guitars out there.

Yours, however is a proper re-issue. Factory made and a pretty penny indeed.

You should be able to satisfy Ebay then re-list it using the correct wording.

Travelair007 · 3 July 2014, 10:24 PM

Fully agree guys and it sounds like eBay goes through the motions and reinstates your account.... If that's the case, why is it so easy for fraudulent listings to remain active...? That's the puzzling part....

3 July 2014, 06:25 AM	#1
Travelair007 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: CA Posts: 1,514	Can't believe FleaBay...I got slapped for using the word Replica! I don't know what I was thinking....I own several guitars and I had a Gibson Les Paul 1959 re-issue tribute to Joe Perry that I listed for sale. In the description, instead of using words like "re-issue" or "homage", I simply wrote "replica of J.Perry's 1959 LP".... The listing got flagged and my account is on hold... Now for the record, I don't give a F@%X.... I did call them just to have my rights read to me on selling counterfeits in the US... I wonder, how in god's name are those sellers getting away with selling POS watches all the time, some with 100% feedback and thousands of transactions and I can't even sell a genuine Genuine Les Paul...... Crazy FleaBay...End of rant!

3 July 2014, 06:29 AM	#2
locutus49 Banned Join Date: May 2014 Real Name: John Location: La Jolla, CA Watch: Platona Posts: 12,194	As long as Replica is clearly stated, I don't see the problem. Passing replicas as the genuine article is the problem, IMO.

3 July 2014, 06:34 AM	#3
sigguy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: New Mexico Watch: SeaDweller Posts: 224	The problem with 'replica' is copyright violation. In the OP case the guitar is issued by the copyright-holder so it's ok, and yes a 'homage' or 'reissue' would be better terms. Replicas issued by a third-party without permission of the copyright-holder are illegal under US federal law.

3 July 2014, 06:41 AM	#4
MonBK Banned Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Kingstown Posts: 58,279	E-bay is right, use the word replica and you should be slapped.

3 July 2014, 06:45 AM	#5
Presa canary "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Justin Location: Pa Watch: Explorer ii Posts: 3,155	Ya... You just should have used the two other words you've listed besides replica. Red flag

3 July 2014, 06:45 AM	#6
dysondiver "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: tom Location: northern ireland Watch: my fins Posts: 10,063	can i be slapped too ,,, been looking at boxer cups ,,,, race replica bikes ,,,, oops

3 July 2014, 06:46 AM	#7
locutus49 Banned Join Date: May 2014 Real Name: John Location: La Jolla, CA Watch: Platona Posts: 12,194	Wow, you learn something every day. I retract my post above.

3 July 2014, 07:02 AM	#8
Welshwatchman "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Real Name: Paul Location: Wales, UK Posts: 14,578	There might be an "autotrap" for the word replica. There is a glut of Chinese "Replica" (Fake) guitars out there. Yours, however is a proper re-issue. Factory made and a pretty penny indeed. You should be able to satisfy Ebay then re-list it using the correct wording.

3 July 2014, 10:24 PM	#9
Travelair007 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: CA Posts: 1,514	Fully agree guys and it sounds like eBay goes through the motions and reinstates your account.... If that's the case, why is it so easy for fraudulent listings to remain active...? That's the puzzling part....

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