Would eBay help if it was your stuff?

Captain Morgan · 10-14-2008, 06:28 PM

Somehow, I doubt it. i think ebay is only helping the police because this is in the news due to the people involved...

Two housekeepers who work for David and Victoria Beckham have been arrested for suspicion of theft.

Police busted Eric Emmett, 55, and his wife June, 56, as well as a 25-year-old man, after several of the Beckham couple's items -- including Victoria's dresses and David's soccer memorabilia -- ended up on eBay, the Associated Press reports.

Eric Emmett told BBC News the allegations are "nonsense."

See what Posh and Becks used to look like!

While no charges have been filed, police issued the following statement:

"We are currently investigating an allegation of theft from a private address in Sawbridgeworth. The theft was reported to police at 4:45 p.m. on Friday, October 10, 2008. A 56-year-old woman from Essex and a 55-year-old man, also from Essex, have been arrested in connection with this incident and are currently on police bail."

Added an eBay rep: "If it transpires that our site was being used to list stolen goods then we will work with the police to press for the harshest penalties."

Carolina · 10-14-2008, 06:33 PM

hell no they wouldn't, I prob wouldn't even get a response back

Gunther1000 · 10-14-2008, 06:37 PM

I think Ebay would promptly charge me some sort of fee and then take 2 months to reply to any kind of request. Does anyone think that there is a lot less Motorcycle stuff on ebay than there used to be? Maybe there fees have driven people to places like Craigslist?

There once was a day that I could find one of just about anything on there now its kinda slim...

Amber Lamps · 10-14-2008, 09:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Gunther1000

I think Ebay would promptly charge me some sort of fee and then take 2 months to reply to any kind of request. Does anyone think that there is a lot less Motorcycle stuff on ebay than there used to be? Maybe there fees have driven people to places like Craigslist?

There once was a day that I could find one of just about anything on there now its kinda slim...

True that! I'd type in "carbon fiber" and pow....thousands of listings!!!

BobTheBiker · 10-14-2008, 09:30 PM

I know what you guys mean. ebay has driven away a lot of customers with thier greedy fees.

its likely that now many parts not listed by salvage companies on ebay are probably stolen pieces, or from bikes that are just completely destroyed.

Rider · 10-15-2008, 09:20 AM

Ebay is all about their bottom line. They don't give a shit about the buyers or the sellers as long as they get their money.

10-14-2008, 06:28 PM	#1
Captain Morgan Let's do another U-turn Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Indiana Moto: 2009 V-Strom Posts: 3,816	Would eBay help if it was your stuff? Somehow, I doubt it. i think ebay is only helping the police because this is in the news due to the people involved... Two housekeepers who work for David and Victoria Beckham have been arrested for suspicion of theft. Police busted Eric Emmett, 55, and his wife June, 56, as well as a 25-year-old man, after several of the Beckham couple's items -- including Victoria's dresses and David's soccer memorabilia -- ended up on eBay, the Associated Press reports. Eric Emmett told BBC News the allegations are "nonsense." See what Posh and Becks used to look like! While no charges have been filed, police issued the following statement: "We are currently investigating an allegation of theft from a private address in Sawbridgeworth. The theft was reported to police at 4:45 p.m. on Friday, October 10, 2008. A 56-year-old woman from Essex and a 55-year-old man, also from Essex, have been arrested in connection with this incident and are currently on police bail." Added an eBay rep: "If it transpires that our site was being used to list stolen goods then we will work with the police to press for the harshest penalties."

10-14-2008, 06:33 PM	#2
Carolina Says it's time to ride Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: San Diego, CA :) Moto: 2003 honda CBR 954/ 2011 Road King classic Posts: 1,012	hell no they wouldn't, I prob wouldn't even get a response back __________________ a wise man once said if u wipe ur ass with your hand you'll have a fistfull of shit

10-14-2008, 06:37 PM	#3
Gunther1000 Jesus Christ! Join Date: Jul 2008 Moto: (The Chi's lover) Posts: 801	I think Ebay would promptly charge me some sort of fee and then take 2 months to reply to any kind of request. Does anyone think that there is a lot less Motorcycle stuff on ebay than there used to be? Maybe there fees have driven people to places like Craigslist? There once was a day that I could find one of just about anything on there now its kinda slim... __________________ FTP

10-14-2008, 09:30 PM	#5
BobTheBiker too much time on my hands Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: the northern district of god damn Moto: 01 ZX6R, looking for more now. Posts: 1,802	I know what you guys mean. ebay has driven away a lot of customers with thier greedy fees. its likely that now many parts not listed by salvage companies on ebay are probably stolen pieces, or from bikes that are just completely destroyed.

10-15-2008, 09:20 AM	#6
Rider Moto GP Star Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 12,156	Ebay is all about their bottom line. They don't give a shit about the buyers or the sellers as long as they get their money.