Many, many thanks to everyone who helped with this.
This seller did not voluntarily withdraw his auction, like the other one did. He was pretty blatant about
not doing it. But I just got word from eBay (and now know their VeRO Program re: copyright infringement really works)! I downloaded the PDF form they require, filled it out and faxed it to eBay at noon today (8:00 a.m. PST). They investigated quickly, verified the images were mine and cancelled the seller's auction right away! From his responses to me, I'm certain
he is the one steaming now. ;D ;D
They also provided me with a link that will let me do electronic reporting on copyright infringement from now on (you have to provide the written form to them first, or they will do nothing...so it accomplishes little for me to post it).
After all the time and effort I put into it, it frosts me to have someone use my images without asking...particularly when they are trying
to pass them off as their auction item! A lot of folks
do recognize my images, and I certainly don't want anyone thinking I have anything to do with any auction but my own. No telling what the actual camera really looks like...and pity the poor bloke who buys it!
And, Wayne, when I run across copy use -- particularly word-for-word pickups -- I generally do what you said...send a polite note to the seller, telling them I am flattered they thought my prose was that good and reminding them that it
is copyright protected and I would really prefer they ask first, and the least they can do is give my web site some credit (and possible site traffic) in their listing!
