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can stock images actually get you banned?
 

Hi, so ive come across a few threads that explain why using stock images or google images for ebay listings are bad and can trigger mc011, an was wondering if this is actually true?

I see loads of drop shippers and private sellers who use such images but are still selling. Is there a right way to do it, even for used products if you have loads?

Re: can stock images actually get you banned?
 

on Aged accounts its not big problem but ebay checks exif data so make sure to remove it

Re: can stock images actually get you banned?
 

Oh yes, they can get you linked.

And it doesn't matter if it's an old or new account.

Re: can stock images actually get you banned?
 

Play it safe and avoid the use of these kind of images for account health

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Many thanks for the replies. Im no expert with images so exif data is a harm? Is there anyway to remove it or prevent such background data?

Re: can stock images actually get you banned?
 

Metadata remover app .free download. That's what I use

Re: can stock images actually get you banned?
 

What if you just use the snipping tool on Windows and use that for images? Im assuming that would work

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Especially if you have to call into ebay after the first listing, they will ask why you used a stock picture and didn't take a picture yourself

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Why don't you just take your own photos? It really doesn't take much time to do so.

Re: can stock images actually get you banned?
 

Well im dropshipping so im pretty much limited to the stock images - im assuming actually having the item in possession is the way to go. Especially after the ban wave a couple days ago. Is that what you're recommending?