E-Bay Snatch

[Greatscott]

I have just found out that my one of my 3D designs I posted on Thingiverse has been listed for sale on E-Bay. Looking into it, this person is actually selling six of my designs, as well as using my pictures off of Thingiverse.

First, I am actually flattered that someone thinks the stuff I design is good enough to sell. But, this violates both Autodesk's (Fusion 360) and Thingverse's EULAs. Now Thingiverse, meh, ok, not that big of a deal. But, I have a hobbyist license with Fusion 360 that I do not wish to risk. The program is free for hobbyist as long as the designs are not used for commercial use.

So, what would you guys do in this case? I have sent the seller a message requesting that the items get removed. The next steps are to report the seller to E-Bay, as well as Autodesk. Should I really push it that far?

Thoughts?

 

[durok]

YES.

Totally unacceptable, my man.

If we don't act on one, they'll all think it's OK.

(just IMHO...)

"thumbsup"

 

[Fricker08]

I’d absolutely report them. You gave your designs out for free, they’re profiting off them. Not cool.. and to use your pics.
Weirdly enough I stumbled across a picture on eBay of a car I used to own. The ad was from China and I wrote them asking where they got the pictures, they said “the internet” they weren’t even my pictures, they were from the original owner. I had pulled the orange wheels off when bought and sold the car almost a year prior. Those type of people will do whatever benefits them. Pics of the ad and of the same car on my old apartment countertop

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[Goro Majima]

You're on the right track. I'd do the same.

As for pictures being used, sadly I see it all the time with car stuff.

 

[B-MOW71]

Yes sir! I would definitely report them! It sucks to hear that some moron is profiting on your hard work!