[quote name='neepheid' post='377431' date='Jan 12 2009, 10:23 AM']This seems to be the etiquette thread, so I'll post my thoughts here.
I'm all for us pooling our collective knowledge and using it to smash the scams of people who are passing something off as genuine when it is a forgery. I derive a great deal of satisfaction from the fraudulent listings being taken down, or for successfully getting in touch with winning bidders before they pay.
However, we must remain impartial and level headed. "eBay police" may be a title bandied around in jest, but let's operate more like police and less like a lynch mob.
If you suspect that something is a fake, then please stick to the facts - link to the offending item and outline the reasons why you think it's a fake. Try to keep it impersonal, even if you suspect that the seller knows damn well what they are doing.
Apart from that, keep your eyes open and keep up the good work.[/quote]
Agreed it's much better if someone posts "I'm not sure about this" or "can someone help with this" than "scumbag trying to do a runner with some bastards money" then we can all have a reasoned debate on the listing and come to a consensus.