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Re: [OM] Problems with olympusamerica eBay auctions

Subject: Re: [OM] Problems with olympusamerica eBay auctions
From: whunter <whunterjr@xxxxxxxx>
Date: Fri, 8 Aug 2003 15:00:44 -0400
As for being a smart buyer on OAI auctions, this is an additional example which should be reported to the FTC. Not a doughnut hole, this is serious marketplace issue. A constructive group effort might result from cross correlation of names and times in the bid history for items reaching bid levels (look at concluded auctions) which defy gravity. Note the bid history of unknown bidders who are driving these auctions. Fact: OAI has online access to YOUR eBay history. The extent of this access is being investigated. How are they using this information? In at least one case, they have used this access to personal data to abuse. Why is an otherwise top bid suddenly exceeded by a bidder with virtually no history? Why are irrational closing prices being achieved on many items. Who are the unknown bidders who repeatedly appear in the high value auctions, but somehow never exceed the 'private' bid limit, thus never win?? Andrew's post is NOT an isolated event. Avoid speculation and gather facts to post with the FTC. Truth will insure a free marketplace for Olympus and all of us.
Regards,
Bill Hunter

On Friday, August 8, 2003, at 02:14  PM, Andrew Gullen wrote:

Hi -

There are serious problems with two items I have bought recently from you on
eBay.

Items #2942538758 and #2942538361 do not appear to be Olympus filters as advertised. Both appear to be no-name filters - they are in no-name boxes
and are marked simply
    "49mm    1A     JAPAN"

Both of these were entitled in your auctions
   "OLYMPUS 49MM 1A Skylight Filter OM Camera"


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