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Re: Kicked out of et.sy
 

You really can't be shocked when you get shut down for infringement. It's always been the policy, and even if it's selectively enforced it is enforced. If I read right and you are using the same photos the linking is no mystery.

Re: Kicked out of et.sy
 

I did brush up on the stealth, I was able to open the store and keep it open for a month.. :( . but the flag must have been the infringement, do they really have time to go store by store, this would be the only way.

Re: Kicked out of et.sy
 

Hi November... Nope not using (used ;() the same photos, I changed 99% of them, re-sized and all took them again, but with infringement it usually takes 3 strikes for a shop, this time was one item, and it had just been copyrighted (I looked it over)

The message they sent me was pretty clear that they knew they had closed my other stores for infringement so they either found me out for this new infraction and looked closely, which makes me think that indeed they look at every single store for any ref flags and if they believe is the same person under another name...that's it! I am bummed out again :(

Re: Kicked out of et.sy
 

So what I had actually meant was that if you use the same pics on your multiple new shops or the exact same items, that is your link. Not the pics from your old closed shop(s) but new pics but used over at the same time in new shops. Is that maybe it?

Re: Kicked out of et.sy
 

I dunno how much any of this will matter if we can't figure out a way to even sell on there now. I do find it ridiculous in general, regardless of stealth, that they want banking and a SSN up front...but can't even provide phone support and yet want people to sell on their venue.

Re: Kicked out of et.sy
 

Hi November, the new pics were only stored in my camera and then I uploaded them, so no link there, mercifully I kept on downloading the data as to not loose it all as I have read, and it is true.... once they close you, all is gone! I only opened one store, just to keep it on the download, it had like about 300 items, some of the old, pics that I used (like 20%) were changed in size and not directed or pointing at me. But if you took a close look at my items (and this could only have happened if someone reported me) they would know it was me/my style. And I do have a nemesis on et, no matter what I make the #@&* makes an almost exact replica. The other thing, is that because of the lawsuit from the investors that got duped into thinking it was all 'rosie' = #@&8...et has taken a more predator like tactics. Plus a lot more companies are scouting for specific items (the specific company that got me just got bought by this group so they are cleaning house) and since ety knew it was me, I didn't get a warning just closed and they basically let me know I am persona non grata...and to stop trying to get in...of course I had stuff on eby and still do, but the sales are dismal...I am in Bonanza, and nothing, did google ad words nada. Let's see what happens with Amazon, I filed an application to be allowed to sell there, so far they say it takes 3 weeks, also I did not read any 'caveats' as of yet...but I am sure they will get on the van wagon ;(

Re: Kicked out of et.sy
 

I, too, had a nemesis. It's so frustrating. That, along with the ridiculous lack of real management over there is what finally led to me just saying *%!$ it and I found a better place for myself. I am so much happier without the stress. I know you miss the income from there, but my Dad has a saying that I think very much applies here: you keep banging your head against the wall over and over, eventually you are going to stop - and it feels SO good when you stop!

Also, just because Et/sy says don't ever come back, don't let that get you down. I personally took that as a challenge, as my ban was ridiculous to begin with - and successfully ran ste/alth for a long time. In fact my ste/althy shops are all still there and in good standing, if I ever need to (Heaven forbid!) go back.

Best of luck to you, whatever you end up doing.

Re: Kicked out of et.sy
 

You understand!!! I know, I am getting no where with this, is like an obsession now...I did try the stealth as you know, and got caught, and probably will if I try again, my nemesis is relentless. Which is even more frustrating and hurtful because she used to be a friend of mine, to whom I taught how to use a computer to make $ instead of playing some weird game on the web where you bought little houses...I can't remember, it was so childish. I taught her so well and she copied everything I did and ran me out of business, destroying a friendship of about 20yrs. Eb is not a great market for party items, ets still the best. I pray that with the lawsuit all that comes to an end, them being the only game in town (petty I know) and more and more sellers (the list gets longer) like me will find a niche with our party crap. Bonan is not it, perhaps a year or 2 when buyers do not find what they are looking for on ets as they have to restrict what they sale now. Al the $ they made when they went public is going down the drain :) They are loosing their status and being called a flea market, so perhaps these things will help launch Amazon's new enterprise!! Thanks Nov, you do get how this stupid game is making my life hell...but then again I am OCD too ;(

Re: Kicked out of et.sy
 

I actually had something very similar happen but the person who I had brought in to help me and stabbed me in the back by opening her own shop ended up getting kicked off Et/sy eventually herself for her terrible service. She then set out to trash my reputation, which was stellar, since she had nothing but time on her hands and I had outsmarted her. Live and learn.

Re: Kicked out of et.sy
 

I am trying to get her kicked out, but nothing! I have reported her constantly, I actually gone as far as contacting the owner of one of the copyright the same company that helped to my demise...and NOTHING she is still selling I know that she got over 3 notices for infringement but yet e/y allows her to continue I bet is because the fees she is paying...any ideas?

Re: Kicked out of et.sy
 

I think Et/sy picks and chooses who they want to target for the boot and if revenue had had much to do with it, I would still be there. I don't know if things are changing over there or how this new AZ handmade thing will affect them (if at all.) I can tell you the best sleep and greatest peace that I had felt in years is when I finally stopped beating my head against that wall. My ste/alths were (and still are, if I wanted them to be) just fine but I just can't deal with the lack of reading comprehension of a large number of the shoppers I had dealt with. It just was not worth it for me.

Re: Kicked out of et.sy
 

I know this new Amazon thing, will never catch up with et, and it is true that they pick and choose, just saw a funny video on utube of the inquisition like corporation they are running. I understand the beating your head, at this point, and horribly petty of me, the only thing I want is her stores CLOSED forever. Obviously they know it is one of my old non-selling accts flagging the shops, but nothing! NOT a thing! ;( I am looking for a real job, this way I will stop thinking about this....grrrr

Re: Kicked out of et.sy
 

Attack the platform with different accounts and continue learning