an ebay dilemma

[speedevil]

There is a seller on ebay listing fake adamo saddles. They've even tried to cover the adamo branding in the photos, and have done a fairly poor job of it.

Do I report the listing to ebay? or report it to the adamo folks and let them handle it?

I've not run across such a blatant fake before, so not sure how to proceed.

Suggestions?

Listing is here (https://www.ebay.com/itm/Bicycle-saddle-Split-nose-No-Pressure-Road-bike-Tri-MTB-TT-Ironman-4-MODELS/273194505542?hash=item3f9ba95546:m:mBEAAJoUI3svKLR 7J9jg_7A:sc:USPSFirstClass!42211!US!-1:rk:27:pf:0).

[biker72]

In the description its listed as unbranded.

[speedevil]

In the description its listed as unbranded.

Agreed. The photos say otherwise - because if they really wanted to show them unbranded they would have done a better job of covering up the ism, adamo, and model information. It doesn't alter the fact that they are selling fake adamo saddles, and in more than one auction.

[Tony T]

I would just let adamo know. It's their brand and their responsibility to protect it.

[Blue Jays]

I am shocked to learn potential dishonesty resides on the internet.

[speedevil]

I would just let adamo know. It's their brand and their responsibility to protect it.

That's what I decided to do. They've already replied that they will handle it.

[speedevil]

I am shocked to learn potential dishonesty resides on the internet.

More than a little disappointing, though.

[unterhausen]

that was pretty blatant. They should have fully covered the branding and let people make their own suppositions about it. People want to believe, even though reverse engineering is rampant

[wkeller79]

Haha. It seems like they're trying to invite a lawsuit.

[Peter P.]

The lack of completely covering the logos may have been deliberate, subtly hinting of the "brand name". That's marketing, albeit deceptive marketing.

Report back if the ad is pulled.

[oldpotatoe]

i am shocked to learn potential dishonesty resides on the internet.

potd...:)

[speedevil]

Just checked a few minutes ago, and the ebay auction has been nuked.