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12/08/2026 8:43 am
The French seller, from whom I bought three autos in the past - two of which arrived with parts falling off - is still selling and this time he has a few CMC models I am bidding on. However, I am now facing a dilemma of sorts. He has a Franklin Mint MBz 300D Cabriolet for sale, which is not a problem. But, he also has a duplicate on offer listed as 'CMC Mercedes 300D.'
I pointed out to him that this car is not a CMC model, but a Franklin Mint model, just like his other model and his response was: 'You doubt me?' Yup. Sure do. From my past experience dealing with him I don't believe he has a close relationship with scruples of any degree, so perhaps I shouldn't be surprised.
As of this morning, the listing has not changed and there are bidders, though the bids are only a minuscule amount at this point, and it causes me to ponder whether or not anything should be done about it. If the bidders are collectors then they know the model is FM. On the other hand, if the bidders are newbies they are possibly bidding on the name.
But, is this really any of my business? One of the key points about reducing stress is to pick one's battles carefully, and there are CMC models he is offering which I would like to buy, so starting kerfuffle over a model I don't care about seems pointless. Or am I leaving the others to fend for themselves, while I trot off with my bounty? A question of personal integrity, or a bit of Don Quixote?
12/08/2026 8:51 am
Some seller's when a mistake is made, are thankful and make the change right away. Others are like this guy. It is definitely a FM- one of the favorites in my Mercedes collection.
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12/08/2026 9:05 am
@perrone1 I like the model, but they are plentiful over here and start at 30 Euro, so I am not in a hurry to buy one, yet.
12/08/2026 9:22 am
This one hasn't been kept nice and possibly displayed in the open. Looks to have the start of paint rash on the hood.
There are nicer and if plentiful there, yeah; no rush, the right one will be by soon enough.
12/08/2026 9:47 am
Unless you can contact the website to let them know what this guy is doing, assuming they care, you have done what you can.
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12/08/2026 12:41 pm
@bob-jackman I can contact eBay.de, but in the past I have found them to be less than concerned when it comes to fraud. Twelve years ago I contacted them about Chinese companies selling fake paintings with the name of our artist on them, but nothing happened, until legal counsel sent a notice of intent to bring action against them. eBay is only concerned about issues after a purchase is made and there is a problem.
12/08/2026 1:34 pm
"eBay is only concerned about issues after a purchase is made and there is a problem."
Correct! eBay is LOADED with listing errors; I see seller mistakes practically every day.
The ones that make a maniac out of me are those listings that advertise the INCORRECT scale despite the fact that the pics THEY POST have the scale PRINTED ON THE PACKAGING! 😵 🤪 😩 😲
Topic starter
12/08/2026 8:34 pm
@chris Well, they may be our age and I can live with an honest mistake. I'm sending a note to this seller to cancel my bids on the other CMC cars. I just don't want to do business with someone like him. It leaves a bad taste in my mouth.
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12/08/2026 8:53 pm
"Well, they may be our age, and I can live with an honest mistake."
Of course, anyone can make mistakes - whether 10, 35 or 59 - I get it. But I believe you give them (him ) too much credit; I trust no one and will remain incredulous.
13/08/2026 1:26 am
I stopped using the bay 23yrs ago. What saved me at the time was that the seller used the postal system to defraud me so I got the postal inspectors involved to make me whole. Surprised the 💩 outta this azzhole seller.
This post was modified 3 days ago 2 times by Steve Jacobs