Hi everyone,I wanted to start a discussion to see if other sellers are
experiencing an increase in questionable or unverifiable “proof of
damage” photos from buyers. I’m concerned this is becoming a specific
method to fish for refunds.I have encounte...
Just to clarify one crucial detail:This isn't about buyers who are
struggling with technology.These buyers already attached a high-quality,
perfectly lit (almost too perfect) photo to their very first message.If
they are tech-savvy enough to upload a...
The ExperimentI decided to put this to the test using my own inventory
to see how easy it is to fake.The Setup: I took a raw, original photo of
4 mirrored/chrome lampshades on a wooden table. In this photo, you can
clearly see the "messy" reality in ...
I just did a quick test to confirm my suspicions regarding the software
tools.I generated an image using AI myself, converted it from PNG to
JPG, and sent it through eBay messages to fully simulate the compression
process. After saving it back from t...
However, I suspect that downloading a compressed, low-res image stripped
of metadata from eBay would likely confuse any software. The compression
artifacts alone often generate false results.What makes me even more
suspicious is the photography aspec...
Thanks for your input, but I think there is a misunderstanding. I am
fully familiar with the returns process and the eMBG.My post isn't about
official returns, but rather about buyers sending AI-doctored photos in
messages, without opening a request—...
