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Old 21 Aug 2008, 12:43 AM   #1
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Why is this sub-forum full of fake jersey listings? If someone visiting BigSoccer didn't know any better, they would buy a fake jersey that was referred to them by this site.

Does anyone else find this strange?
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Old 21 Aug 2008, 04:25 AM   #2
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I think they just scan eBay for any and all jersey listings then post them there. I agree that it is a bit odd and that starting that subforum is a bit questionable.
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Old 22 Aug 2008, 12:40 AM   #3
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Why did they start a ebay subforum in the first place? It just randomly showed up one day......
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Old 25 Aug 2008, 12:13 PM   #4
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Not 100% sure but i think BS has made some sort of deal with eBAY. I think that JC knows more about it.

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Old 26 Aug 2008, 10:48 AM   #5
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Default Re: 'EBay Jersey Auctions' Sub-Forum question

We are currently testing a 30 day partnership between eBay and BigSoccer for them to put these adverts in a subforum. After 30 days I will be discussing your feedback to this, so please post your opinions in here so we can get Huss and eBay to have a look and make a final decision.

FYI, none of the mods were consulted on this, it wasn't something we planned. Much like the forums being split up, the site admin's did it so please don't blame us.
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Old 26 Aug 2008, 06:51 PM   #6
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Skizz! You're back!!
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Old 27 Aug 2008, 12:14 AM   #7
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...so please post your opinions in here...
My opinion? If buying a fake jersey off eBay doesn't leave a foul taste in your mouth, the fact that it was "referred" to you by a supposedly trustworthy website definitely will. Just my 2 cents.
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Old 27 Aug 2008, 04:27 PM   #8
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I've not really looked at it to be honest ive just been keeping an eye on the threads in this section. But i think if fake shirts are being sold ... it would be silly for BS to be associated with it all to be honest.

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Old 30 Aug 2008, 08:45 AM   #9
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well Huss assured me in some other thread that they weren't fakes, but most of them are obvious fakes from the far-east...i actually like searching and finding stuff on ebay by myself, without the help of a bigsoccerbot
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