"Stolen photos" from the laptop manufacturer in offers! | Members help members

andy-dtrancehl · 2026-01-01T11:29:15.117000Z

I keep coming across, especially with private laptop listings, photos downloaded from the manufacturer’s website, or from dealers, in the listings. These devices are sold as “used,” and the “stolen” photos (which may not legally be used) are tolerated by Ebay, and have been for years. Not only do they not show the actual condition of the used device, they are also not the property of the Ebay members and are subject to copyright. It’s just annoying to have to message the seller and ask them for “original photos,” which even a mediocre smartphone can easily take today. Why doesn’t Ebay do anything about this?

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