Reader Email- tempusfugit

12:39 AM Friday, September 11, 2009

Just came across your blog, pointed out to me by another seller who thought I'd be interested, and I've got a reseller for you. This shop has been on Etsy since March 21, 2008.

<a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5726325">http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5726325</a>

They'll have 10-15 pages of the exact same item. They are selling these exact pieces on ebay as well, except there they don't bother lying saying they "handmake the chains."

Exhibit one:

Etsy - <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=26573806">http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=26573806</a>

Ebay - <a href="http://cgi.ebay.com/STEAMPUNK-VICTORIAN-VAMPIRE-style-GOTHIC-POCKET-WATCH_W0QQitemZ390082892807QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item5ad2c09407&amp;_trksid=p3911.c0.m14">http://cgi.ebay.com/STEAMPUNK-VICTORIAN-VAMPIRE-style-GOTHIC-POCKET-WATCH_W0QQitemZ390082892807QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item5ad2c09407&amp;_trksid=p3911.c0.m14</a>

Exhibit two:

Etsy - <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=29718383">http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=29718383</a>
Ebay - <a href="http://cgi.ebay.com/STEAMPUNK-VICTORIAN-STYLE-GOLD-POCKET-WATCH-GOTHIC-LARP_W0QQitemZ390083249899QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item5ad2c606eb&amp;_trksid=p3286.c0.m14">http://cgi.ebay.com/STEAMPUNK-VICTORIAN-STYLE-GOLD-POCKET-WATCH-GOTHIC-LARP_W0QQitemZ390083249899QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item5ad2c606eb&amp;_trksid=p3286.c0.m14</a>

Exhibit three:

Etsy - <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=27287674">http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=27287674</a>

Ebay - <a href="http://cgi.ebay.com/VICTORIAN-STYLE-Repousee-Silver-POCKET-WATCH-LARP-WAR_W0QQitemZ390082890198QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item5ad2c089d6&amp;_trksid=p3911.c0.m14">http://cgi.ebay.com/VICTORIAN-STYLE-Repousee-Silver-POCKET-WATCH-LARP-WAR_W0QQitemZ390082890198QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item5ad2c089d6&amp;_trksid=p3911.c0.m14</a>

Exhibit Four:

Etsy - <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=25764643">http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=25764643</a>

Ebay - <a href="http://cgi.ebay.com/GOLD-VICTORIAN-STYLE-GOTHIC-VAMPIRE-WATCH-GOTH-TWILIGHT_W0QQitemZ390082891540QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item5ad2c08f14&amp;_trksid=p3911.c0.m14">http://cgi.ebay.com/GOLD-VICTORIAN-STYLE-GOTHIC-VAMPIRE-WATCH-GOTH-TWILIGHT_W0QQitemZ390082891540QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item5ad2c08f14&amp;_trksid=p3911.c0.m14</a>

They've been flagged by multiple members of three different teams over the course of the last six months, and they're still there.

57 comments:

  1. Those exact watches can be bought from another seller on ebay for $10 each! Here's the link http://jewelry.shop.ebay.com/i.html?_nkw=pocket&_sacat=14324&_trksid=p3286.m270.l1313&_dmpt=Wristwatches&_ssn=timeholders&_odkw=&_osacat=14324

    EtsyCallOut

  2. If you can find a $10 on in the exact style as ones the Etsy seller has listed then definitely report with a link. Unfortunately all they have to do is list the watches as supplies to be ok with Etsy anyway. Ugh.

    EtsyCallOut

  3. I think I might just one of those.
    If I do , it'll be from ebay "cheapskate"

    EtsyCallOut

  4. Even if the pages and pages of identical listings didn't give it away, the prices would.

    EtsyCallOut

  5. Steampunk is played.
    This seller is a powerdork, get them OFF Etsy and make way for HANDMADE articles by craftspeople that give a MF damn.
    Who cares?

    EtsyCallOut

  6. http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=8047463

    The Friday reseller rush has begun. Here's a shop where you can get iPods. I've flagged but we'll see how long this takes.

    EtsyCallOut

  7. How come Etsy just doesn't eliminate the reseller and vintage rule and be done with it?

    EtsyCallOut

  8. Check out this vintage seller:

    http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=7826946

    EtsyCallOut

  9. So now Etsy is the place to buy iPods and cell phones? Why can't they hire personnel to at least give a quick look at new stores. Something like this would be gone in two seconds.

    EtsyCallOut

  10. Since when is it a crime to make some extra money?
    Who appointed you people the "Etsy Police"?
    Maybe , just maybe, you should find something constructive to do with your time instead of bothering/living vicariously threw hard working people trying to pay their bills.
    NEWS FLASH! If Etsy had a problem with my shop , would I still be there?
    So suck it up and live with it.
    If anyone is interested in some handmade jewelry I might consider a discount.
    Just mention you seen my shop on the self appointed Etsy Police Blog and you know what they say , There Is No Such Thing As Bad Press.
    I have some beautiful handmade jewelry to make.
    What will YOU do today?
    Blog about me??????
    LOL & BAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA

    EtsyCallOut

  11. Way to stay classy, sweetcheeks!

    EtsyCallOut

  12. Besides, you are too stupid to have a shop policy or even a profile on your Etsy shop, and I know I would never buy from anyone too lazy to fill out this stuff. And I don't know why other people buy from them either.

    PussDaddy

    EtsyCallOut

  13. Dude, Etsy is for HANDMADE items. How tough is that to figure out?

    Keep your resale stuff on Ebay, and put your Handmade stuff on Etsy.

    EtsyCallOut

  14. Sheesh, I didn't think anyone could be dumber or more self destructive than Shadejewelry and Vonlady.

    I was wrong!

    Keep it coming, Tempus. I'm loving the show so far.

    Shoot that foot, shoot it!

    In related news, Vonlady's shop is still empty : http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5247852

    EtsyCallOut

  15. If you really are the real tempusfugit, and I can't believe you are (and sincerely hope you aren't,) the point is that we Etsy sellers who really really make our stuff, also really really care that our marketplace isn't cluttered up with people just pretending. You know?

    Make a buck by all means - but you have your legitimate places to sell, so why not sell there?

    EtsyCallOut

  16. Well, you heard wrong, asshole. Etsy didn't give me the boot, I left of my own accord. Etsy did mute me in the forum, however. Try getting your facts straight. And just because I am not on Etsy does't mean I don't still buy from Etsians. I got 2 packages from Etsians last week.

    PussDaddy

    EtsyCallOut

  17. What a shame!!!

    EtsyCallOut

  18. You lie!

    (Sorry, I had to.)

    EtsyCallOut

  19. I'm going to convo every one of her buyers with a link to the ebay item where they can pay her handmade items for a lot cheaper.

    Nasty seller.

    EtsyCallOut

  20. Playing devil's advocate here, since he is adding a chain to the watches, it's technically 'hand assembled' and allowable by etsy rules. snort.
    I just feel bad for buyers who think they are getting something handmade when they buy off of etsy. How long before etsy gets the reputation of being 'your place for all things, some of them may be handmade, but most are mass produced pieces of junk'?

    EtsyCallOut

  21. reselling on etsy is a problem because many who shop on etsy are looking for a more conscientious way to shop.

    we trust that artisans are in fact making these products. we have the option to buy on etsy locally, free from sweatshop labor, and unfair employee treatment.

    when a reseller sets up shop, claiming items are handmade, the opportunity to shop in this way becomes difficult.

    there are appropriate venues for reselling. please utilize those marketplaces instead of etsy.

    EtsyCallOut

  22. Junk or not it sells.
    Pussdaddy , I seem to recall you are not even a member anymore since Etsy seen fit to put the boot in your behind for misconduct was it?
    Those who live in glass houses ............................

    EtsyCallOut

  23. This shop need to go

    EtsyCallOut

  24. I think my Etsy feedback and number of sales speak for itself Thank you very mu$h.
    P.D is it cold sitting outside of etsy all by yourself?
    Sure you just got 2 packages from Etsians last week.
    Of course you did ;)
    Bitter ol' lady whom when thrown out of her clubhouse spends her time searching and trying to police the various other clubhouse members.
    Perhaps you should find a male counterpart to help fill the empty void in your life.
    See you on Etsy , oh wait. No I won't :)

    EtsyCallOut

  25. LOL Says:
    September 12, 2009 at 1:13 am
    “The 4 is wrong. It should be IV not IIII, but awesome watch”

    nice imported shit, asshole – sure, any press can’t be bad, but having no shame acting like a douche under your shop name does more damage to your biz than ‘bad press’
    ;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;
    Fucking hilarious. I guess she made her own Roman numeral system, too. ROFLMAO

    EtsyCallOut

  26. sue Says:

    an irritated buyer Says:
    September 11, 2009 at 2:39 pm

    joined yesterday:

    http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=8045458

    78 items already listed…prices are _way_ too low for what they are claiming to be selling.
    ---
    Are you claiming they are not handmade? Or does just the low price bother you?
    I suspect if it was too high that would eat away at you also.
    Get a life
    ------

    Um, Sue, you may want to take a look at this . . .

    http://www.tootoomart.com/product-2307076-Beatutiful+Natural+Red+Ruby+Gemstone+Necklace/

    EtsyCallOut

  27. Still chatting?

    EtsyCallOut

  28. Etsy thinks it legit.
    At the end of the day it is entirely their opinion that matters

    How about a nice necklace Pussdaddy?
    I little "bling" might cheer your mood.

    P.s Pussdaddy , I seem to recall you are not even a member anymore since Etsy seen fit to put the boot in your behind for misconduct was it?
    Those who live in glass houses ...

    EtsyCallOut

  29. It must be legit or at least Etsy thinks so.
    pussdaddy , I seem to recall you being kicked off Etsy for misconduct wasn't it?
    Those who live in glass houses

    EtsyCallOut

  30. *YAWN*
    Etsy thinks it legit.
    At the end of the day it is entirely their opinion that matters
    *yawn*
    How about a nice necklace P.D
    I little "bling" might cheer your mood.
    I seem to recall you are not even a member anymore since Etsy seen fit to put the boot in your behind for misconduct was it?
    Those who live in glass houses ............................

    EtsyCallOut

  31. tempus fugit- you have 2100 pocket watches listed right now! Are you telling us you made those by hand? What if someone were to buy them all at once as a large order- would you have them in stock to ship to the customer? Why list HUNDREDS of the exact same style in your shop? Did Etsy tell you to keep those listing fees coming in or they would have to shut you down?

    EtsyCallOut

  32. Would you like to place an order?
    Or are you simply window shopping?

    EtsyCallOut

  33. Tempus Fugit Says:
    September 11, 2009 at 10:56 am

    *YAWN*
    Etsy thinks it legit.
    At the end of the day it is entirely their opinion that matters
    *yawn*
    How about a nice necklace P.D
    I little “bling” might cheer your mood.
    I seem to recall you are not even a member anymore since Etsy seen fit to put the boot in your behind for misconduct was it?
    Those who live in glass houses ……………………….

    OUCH! Below the belt there.

    EtsyCallOut

  34. Assembled stuff is legit on Etsy, and is considered handmade. Attaching a single bead to an earwire or a pendant to a chain is 'assembled'.

    EtsyCallOut

  35. You have a point. As much as I hate to admit that. "eye roll"

    EtsyCallOut

  36. A pendant to a chain is assembled???
    Come on who hell is making these rules?? Retards??

    EtsyCallOut

  37. I understand the assembled stuff is allowed on Etsy but it looks like this .99 watch on Ebay, which is very similar the gunmetal one tempus fugit sells, comes WITH a chain. So what exactly is being "assembled"? Is it simply the act of attaching the chain that makes it legit- even if it's a chain that comes with the watch from the wholesale supplier? Or I guess just stating that you "made" the chain is enough proof for etsy.

    .99 cent Ebay watch:
    http://cgi.ebay.com/Antique-Mechanical-Mens-Pocket-Watch-W-Silver-Chain-US_W0QQitemZ120467646685QQcmdZViewItemQQptZPocket_Watches?hash=item1c0c6e68dd&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14QQautorefreshZtrue

    tempusfugit watch:
    http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?ref=sr_list_5&listing_id=30653492

    EtsyCallOut

  38. I think the Vonlady outbursts were better, westuit94. They came with CAPS, bizarre excuses and completely implausible scenarios on top of everything else -- comedy gold, I tell you!

    EtsyCallOut

  39. JK Says:
    September 11, 2009 at 12:46 pm

    I think the Vonlady outbursts were better, westuit94. They came with CAPS, bizarre excuses and completely implausible scenarios on top of everything else — comedy gold, I tell you!

    Oh Yes, definitely. Vonlady was much better.
    Except for the hurt on your eyes.
    Her shop is still there FYI.
    But no products listed last I seen.

    EtsyCallOut

  40. Tempus Fugit Says:
    September 11, 2009 at 7:22 am

    Since when is it a crime to make some extra money?
    ...
    NEWS FLASH! If Etsy had a problem with my shop , would I still be there?
    So suck it up and live with it.

    ****************

    Tempus, I think we both know the problem isn't earning money. It's using a "handmade" site to destash an awful lot of watches. Do you really hand-make and assemble each chain for your thousands of watches? I wouldn't trust you enough to buy one and find out. It's tacky. Besides, there are other sites that have no problem with you, whether you honestly "hand assemble" or otherwise.

    Etsy is targeted to those looking for handmade crafts, supplies, and vintage. Do you see how you might be selling customers short?

    As for whether you fall within the TOU, maybe Etsy admins haven't reviewed your shop. And that's what a lot of us are bent on accomplishing: scoring you a review. Hope you hold up.

    EtsyCallOut

  41. Hey sue Fugit, why don't you take your cheap steamshit that is "handmade," turn it sideways, and stick it up your azz?

    EtsyCallOut

  42. 9 Says:
    September 11, 2009 at 4:46 pm

    Hey sue Fugit, why don’t you take your cheap steamshit that is “handmade,” turn it sideways, and stick it up your azz?

    Seems that an "irritated buyer" gets upset if you don't jump on the dog pile when she wants.
    Hopefully she doesn't sell anything on Etsy, best she may be able to do is connect some Lego blocks together. :)

    EtsyCallOut

  43. RACE WAR!!

    EtsyCallOut

  44. joined yesterday:

    http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=8045458

    78 items already listed...prices are _way_ too low for what they are claiming to be selling.

    EtsyCallOut

  45. an irritated buyer Says:
    September 11, 2009 at 2:39 pm

    joined yesterday:

    http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=8045458

    78 items already listed…prices are _way_ too low for what they are claiming to be selling.

    Are you claiming they are not handmade? Or does just the low price bother you?
    I suspect if it was too high that would eat away at you also.
    Get a life

    EtsyCallOut

  46. and this http://www.tootoomart.com/product-2086404-free+shipping+!!Exquisite+7+rows+natural+white+&+black+pearl+necklace/

    and this http://www.tootoomart.com/product-2222146-FREE+shipping+!!NATURAL+WHITE+BLACK+SOUTH+SEA+AA+PEARL++NECKLACE+/

    Oh, heck, here's the link to the wholesale site the etsy (re)seller buys from http://www.tootoomart.com/wholesale-necklaces+and+pendants--wholesaleonly/

    EtsyCallOut

  47. Sounds like a biker bar in here :(
    But ya, the seller is the one making their self look bad.
    Keep telling yourselves that.

    EtsyCallOut

  48. an irritated buyer Says:
    September 11, 2009 at 2:39 pm

    joined yesterday:

    http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=8045458

    78 items already listed…prices are _way_ too low for what they are claiming to be selling.

    Are you claiming they are not handmade? Or does just the low price bother you?
    I suspect if it was too high that would eat away at you also.
    Get a life


    Oh yea?
    Looks 'similar':

    http://cgi.ebay.de/3-Rows-White-pearl-necklace-Coral-Clasp7-8mm_W0QQitemZ260415530990QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item3ca1f9a7ee&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14

    http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=30731604

    EtsyCallOut

  49. Please Tempus understand that there are people out there who will be envious that your shop has been a success.
    Meanwhile they can't seem to make a sale if their life depended on it.
    Alot of hostility will come from that.
    Brit.

    DON'T BOTHER CHANGING NAMES TO JUSTIFY YOURSELF. IP ADDRESS SHOWS YOU ARE THE SAME AS TEMPUS. DON'T EMBARRASS YOURSELF ANY FURTHER- eco

    EtsyCallOut

  50. Please Brit understand that some of us DO have successful shops and we're still angry that Etsy allows people to sell mass produced crap and items made by craftsman in poor countries, and pass it off as their own handmade products. And sometimes it's as easy to do as putting "I made this" in their listings until someone proves otherwise to Etsy by sending links as to where the items can be purchased wholesale. I don't spend my whole day worrying about this stuff but if I want to check the call out blog while I have my coffee in the morning or a break in the afternoon I don't see why it should bother you.

    And Tempus- I had pretty much stopped caring about your shop until you decided to come here and act like a total dick. You've renewed my energy to keep searching for wholesale pocket watches (with incorrect Roman numerals lol).

    EtsyCallOut

  51. Well it seems that for ages many pocket watches/clocks have used incorrect Roman numeral fours. Oh well.... still searching.

    EtsyCallOut

  52. FYI, using the subtractive form, like IV or IX, is only an option. Both IIII and IV are correct, just like VIIII and IX.

    EtsyCallOut

  53. an irritated buyer Says:
    September 11, 2009 at 2:39 pm

    joined yesterday:

    http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=8045458

    78 items already listed…prices are _way_ too low for what they are claiming to be selling.
    ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

    I'm sure it's what they claim, but I'm also sure it's not handmade.

    They list their Loc as Guangzhou. I've been in the bead business and that is where many, many wholesalers of pearls and beads are located. They can probably get those neckalces for 5-10% of US retail.

    EtsyCallOut

  54. "DON’T BOTHER CHANGING NAMES TO JUSTIFY YOURSELF. IP ADDRESS SHOWS YOU ARE THE SAME AS TEMPUS. DON’T EMBARRASS YOURSELF ANY FURTHER- eco"

    Ha ha ha, I knew it!

    I won ten bucks.

    EtsyCallOut

  55. Tempus, you are hideously unproffessional.

    if you are under any remote illusion that this thread will amass you more sales, you are heading for a terrible disappointment.

    i pity you.

    EtsyCallOut

  56. Boy, I assemble things all the time....I guess that means i can sell it on Etsy! Putting a shoelace in my shoe, attaching a new mophead on my mop, I bought a new toy for my grandchild and put it together! Yippee! Handcrafted and handmade stuff for Etsy!

    EtsyCallOut

  57. Yes, BeautifulGems is such an innovative name. so original, and one that no one would have thought of before. Let's see, I sell Gems, and by golly they are Beautiful. What a hoot. How many people are following your beautiful gem blog, if you even have one, compared to how many are following this non-etsy memer's, BeautifulGem person who come a dime a dozen?

    PussDaddy

    EtsyCallOut

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