TimmyT 

Yeah, but I think the seller thinks that he can just use the photos from Scott's blog, but that's Scott's bike. Who knows what the seller's bike actually looks like. Condition is everything in used bike sales and purchases.
1986 Fuji "Opus III" - Vintage Fuji Archive

Cougrrcj

I work in that area (two miles away), if anyone wants me to facilitate...

mountaindave 

Rock Combo for the esoteric. It needs saving from its apparent trials setup.

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carbomb

If the photos aren't used with permission then that opens the seller up to being sued for a fee and/or cut of the profit. It's precisely the thing "fair use" doesn't cover. Fun =P

crank_addict

$150 Shogun with early Shimano 600

Shogun 700

Shogun 700 - $150 < >






Shogun 700 with Shimano 600 equipment. Nice bike. Needs tubes, tires and tuning. OBO

• do NOT contact me with unsolicited services or offers

gomango

Yep, thanks to a forum member on PL we nailed a scammer.

That's the reason I post so few new pics........

gomango

Doesn't matter.

It's not his bike.

88prelude

The components alone are worth nearly double that on ebay - if it's a full 600EX group with cranks. Whoever is near this should pick it up ASAP.

billytwosheds 

No argument there, when misrepresentation is the issue.

Totally. Buyers shouldn't be misled.


Curious about this part. Pardon my asking, but what loss have you experienced as someone who has images of their bike taken and used to sell another bike? Do you take fewer pictures of your bikes for fear that other people will use them maliciously?

billytwosheds 

Hmm...I'm not sure about that one. Fair use might actually cover the copyright end of this seller's actions, unless the offending party was selling the images or was somehow causing loss (financial, emotional, otherwise) on the part of the photographer. Misrepresenting an item in an eBay auction is a no-no, and shouldn't be allowed. But at the same time I don't think you'd get very far suing someone for a portion of the profits they received when they used your photos to sell a single product in an online auction.

dailycommute

I assumed it was his bike pictured for sale but did not mention his name, seems odd such a long standing seller would use some random photos.

carbomb

It's okay, I'm certain of it. We once used a fan's photo of our booth in an advertisement to announce pre-orders and drum up hype for our game and it was a very swift legal lesson. It was literally the same situation, a photo from a blog, but unlike this, the photo was actually of our product... this doesn't even have that merit. So long as you're using someone else's photo in an attempt to sell something it's not Fair Use. No, you won't get far with this eBay nonsense, but it's enough to be a pita if you have the means to do it, that's all I'm saying.

88prelude

For those in/near Seattle - time to get your bid on. Vintage Puch Mistral Lugged Frame 22" XL Road Bicycle Bike Local Pickup Only | eBay

vintagerando

Here is good deal. Need to bring your own bolt cutters.....

80's Olympic Road Bike

gomango

Just looking for a little more privacy in my old age.

I still meter out a few things, but I recently blocked an entire section of my Flickr account.

I usually couldn't care less if someone posts a pic for non-commercial use.

It's just more than a little eerie when I see my bike for sale in Hungary or Sydney.

On the other hand, I'm not much of a picture guy anyway.

gomango

It's really a matter of right or wrong isn't it.

Why do we have to resort to "suing" someone for a share of profit, when we should really understand on a basic level it is fraud/misrepresentation.

velofinds

Needs fenders, at the very least.


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Pemetic2006

That Cirrus 520 is real nice but man, the price.....

inkandsilver

And a different crank!

coolkat

I bought a Centurion from this guy a couple years ago. He's the kind of flipper that does nothing to fix up the bikes

TimmyT 

Yeah, so it turns out that *WAS* ScottRyder's bike, and the sale and use of photos are legitimate.

billytwosheds 

Thanks for following up @TimmyT. Glad this didn't turn into a witch hunt or anything.

ScottRyder 

Ok, ok, enough speculation on this Opus!! It IS his bike! That WAS my Fuji, the seller did ask for permission to use the photos, he is a C&V member. He bought it from me last year. It's a fabulous bike, one of the nicest Fuji's I've ridden. I regretted selling it, I'm sure the current seller will have regrets too.

Timmy T was kind enough to check in with me as well, I was just able to respond to him a few minutes ago.

BTW, way too many negative assumptions were made discussing this ..

Scott

crank_addict

Vintage Murray 7 Eleven 7 11 Team Road Bike Frame Set 54cm Davis Phinney Serotta | eBay

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Also, somewhat related research:
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TimmyT 

My bad, @ScottRyder. I stirred the pot. Sorry about that!