Happy Easter, I hope all are having a very blessed day. Last night I was doing my typical e-Bay search and saw an interesting item: a 1992 NY Jets draft used helmet phone. The interesting part about the phone was that - IT IS MINE. The photo was taken off my personal Jets collection web site and used in the auction. The seller was obviously misrepresenting the item he had. Of course I contacted the seller after reporting the listing and I received a very nice Easter message from the seller telling me to F%$K off. The seller ended the listing.
I know that has happened before to other GUU members and I guess the harm is minimal. But is there anybody concerned that the bad guys might be using our collectible web site pictures for more devious doing such as counterfeiting jerseys/equipment? I just restricted my web site to invitees only...no longer can anybody just browse thru and see my stuff. The last thing I want is somebody using my collection to possibly produce fakes. Am I being overly paranoid or realistic?
Also, does anybody know how to mark pictures so they have a script image on them like you see on Getty pics or many e-Bay item pics? I'd like to do that to all my pictures to discourage using without my permission. Thanks for taking the time to read and respond...
GO JETS!
I know that has happened before to other GUU members and I guess the harm is minimal. But is there anybody concerned that the bad guys might be using our collectible web site pictures for more devious doing such as counterfeiting jerseys/equipment? I just restricted my web site to invitees only...no longer can anybody just browse thru and see my stuff. The last thing I want is somebody using my collection to possibly produce fakes. Am I being overly paranoid or realistic?
Also, does anybody know how to mark pictures so they have a script image on them like you see on Getty pics or many e-Bay item pics? I'd like to do that to all my pictures to discourage using without my permission. Thanks for taking the time to read and respond...
GO JETS!
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