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| JKR has once again updated the news section of her official website, slamming eBay - and justifiably so - for their indifferent attitude toward fake Harry Potter signatures being peddled on their website. EBay spokesman Hani Durzi responded to JK Rowling's news update last week by saying that "it is the responsibility of the copyright owner to report any listings that violate their rights." Jo's update today was made in response to that particular statement: "...Hani Durzi seems unaware that I have advised Ebay repeatedly, through my legal representative, that many signatures for sale on their site appear to be fake, but have yet to see any reduction in the number of forgeries on offer. The same is true in respect to other pirate Harry Potter merchandise offered for sale by Ebay users, such as e-Books where we have pointed out to Ebay that 100% of the items being offered for sale are fake. "What I am calling for is prevention rather than cure (which has had limited effect here in any event). After all, reputable booksellers and auction houses take steps to ensure that signatures are genuine BEFORE they put them up for sale. The current situation has Ebay profiting from the Ebay users relentless scamming of Harry Potter fans while, in effect, telling them that they have no-one but themselves – or me – to blame." So, in conclusion, do not buy Harry Potter merchandise on eBay. |
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