The popular Stanley cup has become the latest target of a scam on eBay, with sellers listing photos of the sold-out product and tricking buyers into thinking they are purchasing the actual item. The scam has caused frustration and confusion among buyers, who are eager to get their hands on the highly sought-after product.
The popular Stanley cup has become the latest target of a scam on eBay, with sellers listing photos of the sold-out product and tricking buyers into thinking they are purchasing the actual item. The scam has caused frustration and confusion among buyers, who are eager to get their hands on the highly sought-after product.
According to a report by 9news.com, Stanley has released a special edition stainless steel water tumbler exclusively at Starbucks locations inside Target stores. The cups, which launched on January 3rd, have quickly sold out in many locations. This has led to some sellers listing the cups on resale sites like eBay for exorbitant prices, with some listings reaching $200 or more.
One such listing, titled "STANLEY x STARBUCKS Exclusive Tumbler 40oz PINK NEW 2024 (Read Description)," was listed for $149.99 with free shipping and had 92 watchers. The description of the listing stated that it was for a photo of the cup, not the actual product, and that there would be no refunds after purchase. It is unclear if eBay has taken action against the seller, as the listing has since been removed.
This is not the first time eBay has faced a scam involving popular products. In 2020, IGN reported on a similar scam involving photos of PlayStation 5 consoles being listed for sale. eBay released a statement condemning the sellers and stating that they would be taking appropriate action against them.
Sellers who engage in these scams often try to justify their actions by including disclaimers in the title and description of the listing. However, this does not excuse their deceptive practices and eBay has been working to remove these listings and refund affected buyers.
It is important for buyers to carefully read listings and verify the authenticity of the product before making a purchase. eBay has also advised buyers to report any suspicious listings to them.
The Stanley cup photo scam has caused frustration and disappointment among buyers, but eBay is taking steps to address the issue and prevent it from happening in the future. As always, it is important for buyers to be cautious and do their research before making any purchases online.
Sources: https://www.ecommercebytes.com/C/blog/blog.pl?/pl/2024/1/1704654295.html
