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Subject: Ebay Scandal- UPDATE 2: Justice served (now complete with explanation)
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UPDATE: Justice has been served! The listing was removed! Thanks to everyone who helped get that off Ebay!

UPDATE 2: Now that the listing is gone no one can see what was being sold. The items being sold were as followed, they were all included in a "safe online activation" for $2.50.
1x Eternal armor effect
1x Bungie nameplate
2x all star nameplates

I was searching for Halo 2 items and
this popped up, someone needs to get this guy off of Ebay for selling something that is FREE!


[Edited on 07.01.2011 8:31 PM PDT]

  • 07.01.2011 2:51 PM PDT
Subject: I noticed this on Ebay.
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Some people have to spoil it for the whole community don't they?

  • 07.01.2011 2:52 PM PDT

He's attempting to sell something that is available to everyone. How sad.
Posted by: jjag20
I was searching for Halo 2 items and this popped up, someone needs to get this guy off of Ebay for selling something that is FREE!

  • 07.01.2011 2:52 PM PDT

I want her...

Its a scam to get your live credentials

  • 07.01.2011 2:52 PM PDT

Make choices, and don't look back.

There are a handful of people who sold "blue flaming helmets" and unfortunately, some people actually bought them

  • 07.01.2011 2:53 PM PDT

Report and move on
Ive seen several like this already

=/

  • 07.01.2011 2:54 PM PDT

Since you cannot do good to all, you are to pay special attention to those who, by the accidents of time, or place, or circumstances, are brought into closer connection with you.
Augustine of Hippo

I can't prove it, but I can say it.
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i am not shawn from youtube, I created this username because I thought it was an unique name but if I could change it I would since it did not belong to me originally

Report them to Ebay and Bungie

  • 07.01.2011 2:55 PM PDT
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Posted by: fm Stitch
Report and move on
Ive seen several like this already

=/
I'll report him, you guys should too. Maybe we can save people some money.

  • 07.01.2011 2:56 PM PDT

It's not a scam; look at the guy's feedback: 62 transactions, 100%.

Shady, but not a scam. Lrn2ebay, folks. Stuff like this happens all the time with no problems. Besides, it's the consumer's fault they didn't know the the item is free, not his.

[Edited on 07.01.2011 2:58 PM PDT]

  • 07.01.2011 2:57 PM PDT

"Why concentrate on the negative when we can speak of the positive?"
My File Share
Try using the Search Bar next time.
Halo 2 was the best Halo game
A7x FoREVer!

Its the sellers method of earning a quick buck... If anyone is dumb enough to fall for this then at least they only loose a few dollars.

  • 07.01.2011 2:59 PM PDT
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Posted by: xTRlGGER092x
It's not a scam; look at the guy's feedback: 62 transactions, 100%.

Shady, but not a scam. Lrn2ebay, folks. Stuff like this happens all the time with no problems. Besides, it's the consumer's fault they didn't know the the item is free, not his.
Reported the listing.

Just because they don't know it's free doesn't make it right.

  • 07.01.2011 3:00 PM PDT


Posted by: jjag20
Posted by: xTRlGGER092x
It's not a scam; look at the guy's feedback: 62 transactions, 100%.

Shady, but not a scam. Lrn2ebay, folks. Stuff like this happens all the time with no problems. Besides, it's the consumer's fault they didn't know the the item is free, not his.
Reported the listing.

Just because they don't know it's free doesn't make it right.

Look, you can do this on eBay. I don't think there's a copyright on the blue flaming helmet; it's fair game.

Just because you think it's morally wrong doesn't mean it's wrong in a legal sense.

[Edited on 07.01.2011 3:07 PM PDT]

  • 07.01.2011 3:04 PM PDT
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Posted by: xTRlGGER092x

Posted by: jjag20
Posted by: xTRlGGER092x
It's not a scam; look at the guy's feedback: 62 transactions, 100%.

Shady, but not a scam. Lrn2ebay, folks. Stuff like this happens all the time with no problems. Besides, it's the consumer's fault they didn't know the the item is free, not his.
Reported the listing.

Just because they don't know it's free doesn't make it right.

Look, you can do this on eBay. I don't think there's a copyright on the blue flaming helmet; it's fair game.
I know that, but how would you feel if you got ripped off?

  • 07.01.2011 3:04 PM PDT


Posted by: xTRlGGER092x

Posted by: jjag20
Posted by: xTRlGGER092x
It's not a scam; look at the guy's feedback: 62 transactions, 100%.

Shady, but not a scam. Lrn2ebay, folks. Stuff like this happens all the time with no problems. Besides, it's the consumer's fault they didn't know the the item is free, not his.
Reported the listing.

Just because they don't know it's free doesn't make it right.

Look, you can do this on eBay. I don't think there's a copyright on the blue flaming helmet; it's fair game.


They are asking for your email and password though

  • 07.01.2011 3:06 PM PDT

HALO 2 FOREVER - M.I.A.

Yes i have a Twitter and yes i voice my opinion.

I know a few of the staff there at ebay. I sent them a report about the flame being free and that he was scamming.

  • 07.01.2011 3:06 PM PDT

"Why concentrate on the negative when we can speak of the positive?"
My File Share
Try using the Search Bar next time.
Halo 2 was the best Halo game
A7x FoREVer!


Posted by: jjag20

Posted by: xTRlGGER092x

Posted by: jjag20
Posted by: xTRlGGER092x
It's not a scam; look at the guy's feedback: 62 transactions, 100%.

Shady, but not a scam. Lrn2ebay, folks. Stuff like this happens all the time with no problems. Besides, it's the consumer's fault they didn't know the the item is free, not his.
Reported the listing.

Just because they don't know it's free doesn't make it right.

Look, you can do this on eBay. I don't think there's a copyright on the blue flaming helmet; it's fair game.
I know that, but how would you feel if you got ripped off?

OP we entirely understand... However, this kind of crap happens all the time on Ebay. There is no law (copyright) preventing the seller from doing what he/she is doing. No one wants to get scammed, but its nothing new on Ebay.

  • 07.01.2011 3:07 PM PDT


Posted by: fm Stitch

Posted by: xTRlGGER092x

Posted by: jjag20
Posted by: xTRlGGER092x
It's not a scam; look at the guy's feedback: 62 transactions, 100%.

Shady, but not a scam. Lrn2ebay, folks. Stuff like this happens all the time with no problems. Besides, it's the consumer's fault they didn't know the the item is free, not his.
Reported the listing.

Just because they don't know it's free doesn't make it right.

Look, you can do this on eBay. I don't think there's a copyright on the blue flaming helmet; it's fair game.


They are asking for your email and password though

And like he said, you have to trust him (and if you don't, go elsewhere). And with 62 transactions with no complaints, it's safe to say he isn't scamming anyone.

[Edited on 07.01.2011 3:11 PM PDT]

  • 07.01.2011 3:08 PM PDT
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Posted by: HANTER 03
I know a few of the staff there at ebay. I sent them a report about the flame being free and that he was scamming.
Thanks, nice to see someone cares.

  • 07.01.2011 3:09 PM PDT

I dunno guys, this seems pretty legit.

  • 07.01.2011 3:11 PM PDT

Posted by: Great_Pretender
Case and point: don't worry about it. Girls start getting boobies pretty soon, and then you'll have plenty of other things to think about. Being an Inheritor is not a life goal.
-TGP-

Posted by: xTRlGGER092x
Look, you can do this on eBay. I don't think there's a copyright on the blue flaming helmet; it's fair game.

Just because you think it's morally wrong doesn't mean it's wrong in a legal sense.

They're pulling someone in to buy something that they can get for free, it definitely falls under the 'scam' category for me. He's preying on the people who don't know they can get it for free, without putting the information that people can get it for free without giving their information to some guy on the internet.

  • 07.01.2011 3:11 PM PDT

HALO 2 FOREVER - M.I.A.

Yes i have a Twitter and yes i voice my opinion.


Posted by: Xplode441
Posted by: xTRlGGER092x
Look, you can do this on eBay. I don't think there's a copyright on the blue flaming helmet; it's fair game.

Just because you think it's morally wrong doesn't mean it's wrong in a legal sense.

They're pulling someone in to buy something that they can get for free, it definitely falls under the 'scam' category for me. He's preying on the people who don't know they can get it for free, without putting the information that people can get it for free without giving their information to some guy on the internet.
It is a scam and it is a violation of the TOS for ebay for being a scam.

People cannot get the idea that they can sell free stuff for a price when its not theirs to sell in the first place.

  • 07.01.2011 3:14 PM PDT


Posted by: Xplode441
Posted by: xTRlGGER092x
Look, you can do this on eBay. I don't think there's a copyright on the blue flaming helmet; it's fair game.

Just because you think it's morally wrong doesn't mean it's wrong in a legal sense.

They're pulling someone in to buy something that they can get for free, it definitely falls under the 'scam' category for me. He's preying on the people who don't know they can get it for free, without putting the information that people can get it for free without giving their information to some guy on the internet.

And the keyword is that it's a scam in your eyes, not the law. If the product isn't under copyright, anything can be done.

It's the buyers' faults for not knowing what they're buying; you're supposed to be an educated consumer. And as for the info, it's a matter of trust. You aren't forced to buy from him, so you either take the risk or not, and with his feedback, it's pretty safe to say he's not trying to steal your account.

  • 07.01.2011 3:15 PM PDT


Posted by: HANTER 03

Posted by: Xplode441
Posted by: xTRlGGER092x
Look, you can do this on eBay. I don't think there's a copyright on the blue flaming helmet; it's fair game.

Just because you think it's morally wrong doesn't mean it's wrong in a legal sense.

They're pulling someone in to buy something that they can get for free, it definitely falls under the 'scam' category for me. He's preying on the people who don't know they can get it for free, without putting the information that people can get it for free without giving their information to some guy on the internet.
It is a scam and it is a violation of the TOS for ebay for being a scam.

People cannot get the idea that they can sell free stuff for a price when its not theirs to sell in the first place.

You clearly haven't been on eBay much; go search OpenOffice. It's an open-source MS Office clone that you could get for free. You'll find that it's all over eBay, being sold on discs for a decent amount of money. They're not being reported or taken down; they're not violating eBay as the item isn't under copyright.

Like I said, it's shady, but not a scam.

  • 07.01.2011 3:19 PM PDT

Posted by: Great_Pretender
Case and point: don't worry about it. Girls start getting boobies pretty soon, and then you'll have plenty of other things to think about. Being an Inheritor is not a life goal.
-TGP-

Posted by: xTRlGGER092x
You clearly haven't been on eBay much; go search OpenOffice. It's an open-source MS Office clone that you could get for free. You'll find that it's all over eBay, being sold on discs for a decent amount of money. They're not being reported or taken down; they're not violating eBay as the item isn't under copyright.

Like I said, it's shady, but not a scam.

So stealing people's money isn't a scam to you? Are you the seller -_-

  • 07.01.2011 3:21 PM PDT


Posted by: Xplode441
Posted by: xTRlGGER092x
You clearly haven't been on eBay much; go search OpenOffice. It's an open-source MS Office clone that you could get for free. You'll find that it's all over eBay, being sold on discs for a decent amount of money. They're not being reported or taken down; they're not violating eBay as the item isn't under copyright.

Like I said, it's shady, but not a scam.

So stealing people's money isn't a scam to you? Are you the seller -_-

Nope; if it's not a scam in the eyes of the law, then it isn't to me. It's just a seller trying to make a quick buck off of people's stupidity.

No, I'm not the seller lol. I am a legitimate eBay seller, though. :)

  • 07.01.2011 3:25 PM PDT

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