Why trade me does not ban MS counterfeits being sold?

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#214097 27-Apr-2017 16:32

Reported this seller unfortunately it seems that trade me is not taking any action.

Why trade me does not ban counterfeits being sold?

http://www.trademe.co.nz/computers/software/ms-office/auction-1312019798.htm

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Members/Listings.aspx?member=6153852

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#1771417 27-Apr-2017 16:39

How do you know its a fake?

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#1771419 27-Apr-2017 16:43

Also why do you come on here and only ever post about MS products, are you trying to drum up business for your own trademe accounts?

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#1771424 27-Apr-2017 16:52

What proof did you provide to TradeMe that the sofware was fake?

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#1771425 27-Apr-2017 16:52

Because I was a victim he was selling in different name now - used to be –see his feedback http://www.trademe.co.nz/Members/Listings.aspx?member=5272513

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#1771427 27-Apr-2017 16:57

Well if that is the case I am sure MS has a phone number or email for reporting this kind of thing.

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#1771429 27-Apr-2017 16:58

tripp:

Also why do you come on here and only ever post about MS products, are you trying to drum up business for your own trademe accounts?

what wrong if me doing something right?

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#1771430 27-Apr-2017 17:01

Gamegeek:

tripp:

Also why do you come on here and only ever post about MS products, are you trying to drum up business for your own trademe accounts?

what wrong if me doing something right?

Then do the right thing and ring/email MS about what you suspect is happening.

https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/piracy/reporting/default.aspx

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#1771431 27-Apr-2017 17:03

Gamegeek:[snip]

Why trade me does not ban counterfeits being sold?

They do, and are very clear on it. Of course, I expect they also need some degree of evidence in order to act, not simply an allegation.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/help/742/intellectual-property-rights-guide

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#1771462 27-Apr-2017 18:01

same issues comments by buyers proved they are not genuine

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Members/Feedback.aspx?member=5272513

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#1771467 27-Apr-2017 18:06

Gamegeek:

same issues comments by buyers proved they are not genuine

You might get more support if you:

wrote in actual sentences that made sense; and
actually stated what the evidence is that the product is fake.

Also, others have pointed out, MS takes this sort of thing seriously. If you have actual evidence have you reported it to them? If he has defrauded you (as appears possible from your somewhat garbled posts) have you reported this to the police, sought a refund, or tried the disputes tribunal?

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#1771489 27-Apr-2017 19:12

They require proof you have an xbox before selling it, making you open a brand new in the box one to take a photo beside a "newspaper" that you had to specifically go and buy for the photo, so why no requirement of proof that software is legit?

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#1771540 27-Apr-2017 21:00

Gamegeek:
same issues comments by buyers proved they are not genuine

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Members/Feedback.aspx?member=5272513

The vast majority of that is good feedback. There are no comments about counterfeit product. What happened when you purchased from that seller?

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#1771548 27-Apr-2017 21:10

microsoft do not sell just the keys they must be with a COA

+ you can only sell bulk keys if its OEM and with a COA

https://www.microsoft.com/en-gb/howtotell/Software.aspx?tab=PackagedSoftwareTab

ps i reported some person once before and with an hour they where banned of trademe

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#1771654 28-Apr-2017 08:41

TM are not that onto it with counterfeit software....... Ive reported stuff before, and even said "They have multiple listings for the same thing" - what have TM done ?

Only removed the one I reported against and left the rest.

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#1771661 28-Apr-2017 08:48

It wouldnt surprise me if he is reselling keys from online retailers.
Peoples feedback is neutral saying the site was hard to work with and other things.
This isnt allowed thats for sure. Also the seller is In-Trade. I'd report that..

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