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Legal help finding the right lawyer or firm
Posted on 2/26/26 at 10:59 am
Posted on 2/26/26 at 10:59 am
Hoping an attorney might be able to point me in the right direction finding the right firm.
TLDR version:
In need of finding a lawyer or firm to represent a buyer on eBay (me) to bring action against a seller on their platform.
For more context, here’s the scenario:
I purchased a collectible (2100 dollars) The seller has a large eBay presence in collectibles and is one of eBay’s largest memorabilia sellers which hundreds of perfect ratings.
So I bought this item and later found out the authentication is not real which was guaranteed. Seller is not being accountable. I’ve flagged this to eBay (they did nothing since it was past 30 days). I also caught the seller in a fraud scenario (proof all documented). I turned this over to eBay, their policy is to address with the seller but they will not share per policy with buyer (me) if action was taken against the seller.
The sellers eBay store is still active so clearly eBay didn’t take any action against this seller. I’m guessing it’s because his volume is high and average sale price is high so they are making good money off this seller.
I want to expose this scumbag and keep him from ripping anyone else off. It’s not about the 2k, but the principle. I’d like to bring legal action and at minimum, try to get this guys eBay store shutdown. And perhaps expose eBay if they did in fact not take any action when I reported and shared proof that a high volume seller was pushing some fraudulent items and they knew and did nothing.
From the online research I’ve done regarding bringing legal action, there are multiple suggestions that I need to retain a lawyer that practices within the sellers state (I believe this to be California, but eBay wouldn’t share with me)
I can’t seem to find a firm that has experience dealing with fraudulent sellers, specifically dealing with eBay.
At this point, I’m just trying to find a reputable attorney that has experience in this area of law. Someone that I could discuss the situation in greater detail and determine what options are available and realistic outcome scenarios.
If anyone has experience or can share a referral/ recommendation, I’d be grateful. Thanks
TLDR version:
In need of finding a lawyer or firm to represent a buyer on eBay (me) to bring action against a seller on their platform.
For more context, here’s the scenario:
I purchased a collectible (2100 dollars) The seller has a large eBay presence in collectibles and is one of eBay’s largest memorabilia sellers which hundreds of perfect ratings.
So I bought this item and later found out the authentication is not real which was guaranteed. Seller is not being accountable. I’ve flagged this to eBay (they did nothing since it was past 30 days). I also caught the seller in a fraud scenario (proof all documented). I turned this over to eBay, their policy is to address with the seller but they will not share per policy with buyer (me) if action was taken against the seller.
The sellers eBay store is still active so clearly eBay didn’t take any action against this seller. I’m guessing it’s because his volume is high and average sale price is high so they are making good money off this seller.
I want to expose this scumbag and keep him from ripping anyone else off. It’s not about the 2k, but the principle. I’d like to bring legal action and at minimum, try to get this guys eBay store shutdown. And perhaps expose eBay if they did in fact not take any action when I reported and shared proof that a high volume seller was pushing some fraudulent items and they knew and did nothing.
From the online research I’ve done regarding bringing legal action, there are multiple suggestions that I need to retain a lawyer that practices within the sellers state (I believe this to be California, but eBay wouldn’t share with me)
I can’t seem to find a firm that has experience dealing with fraudulent sellers, specifically dealing with eBay.
At this point, I’m just trying to find a reputable attorney that has experience in this area of law. Someone that I could discuss the situation in greater detail and determine what options are available and realistic outcome scenarios.
If anyone has experience or can share a referral/ recommendation, I’d be grateful. Thanks
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Posted on 2/26/26 at 10:59 am to FlaTiger25
Happy to help. I'll need a 5k retainer. My hourly rate is $420/hour.
Posted on 2/26/26 at 11:00 am to TheOcean
Mickey Haller is my go to
Posted on 2/26/26 at 11:00 am to FlaTiger25
What was the item?
And the lawyer will end up costing 10x what that item is worth
And the lawyer will end up costing 10x what that item is worth
This post was edited on 2/26/26 at 11:01 am
Posted on 2/26/26 at 11:03 am to FlaTiger25
you need to share the seller's handle name.
Posted on 2/26/26 at 11:04 am to FlaTiger25
Chalk up the $2100 to a life lesson, and move on.
Undoubtedly you’ve spent a dozen hours on this.
Bring him to small claims if you will, but it’s laughable you think any attorney would take this case.
Undoubtedly you’ve spent a dozen hours on this.
Bring him to small claims if you will, but it’s laughable you think any attorney would take this case.
Posted on 2/26/26 at 11:05 am to FlaTiger25
File a police report as well.
A couple my parents used to buy high end art from went to prison for fraud b/c he was peddling fake authenticity certificates.
A couple my parents used to buy high end art from went to prison for fraud b/c he was peddling fake authenticity certificates.
Posted on 2/26/26 at 11:06 am to FlaTiger25
He was just trying to help pay for his family trip to Japan
Posted on 2/26/26 at 11:07 am to BamaCoaster
quote:
Chalk up the $2100 to a life lesson, and move on.
Undoubtedly you’ve spent a dozen hours on this.
Bring him to small claims if you will, but it’s laughable you think any attorney would take this case.
I once spent $3500 to beat a $700 game warden ticket just on principle. He was a lying POS.. Worth every penny.
Posted on 2/26/26 at 11:09 am to FlaTiger25
quote:
I purchased a collectible (2100 dollars)
quote:
I’d like to bring legal action and at minimum, try to get this guys eBay store shutdown. And perhaps expose eBay
Serious question: just HOW committed are you to seeing justice done here? Are you $25,000 retainer at $400/hr serious?
This post was edited on 2/26/26 at 11:12 am
Posted on 2/26/26 at 11:10 am to FlaTiger25
$2100?
You are not going to get a lawyer for that because you will be paying the lawyer more than the case is worth, and no lawyer will take it anyway.
File it yourself in small claims court. If you can even find the defendant or get him served. I think you are just screwed.
You are not going to get a lawyer for that because you will be paying the lawyer more than the case is worth, and no lawyer will take it anyway.
File it yourself in small claims court. If you can even find the defendant or get him served. I think you are just screwed.
Posted on 2/26/26 at 11:14 am to TheOcean
I'll do it for $3.50k and $350/hour
Posted on 2/26/26 at 11:16 am to FlaTiger25
You’re looking for a consumer / civil litigation attorney
Posted on 2/26/26 at 11:16 am to FlaTiger25
I admire you for wanting this seller to see justice in court but you rarely get it. Sometimes it’s better to move on.
But there is another way:
This is a joke and I do not advise to take this action.
But there is another way:
This is a joke and I do not advise to take this action.
Posted on 2/26/26 at 11:18 am to JDPndahizzy
quote:
I once spent $3500 to beat a $700 game warden ticket just on principle. He was a lying POS.. Worth every penny.
Care to elaborate?
Posted on 2/26/26 at 11:20 am to FlaTiger25
Man, a $2100 case?
I bet attorneys are going line up to take that on!
I bet attorneys are going line up to take that on!
Posted on 2/26/26 at 11:21 am to GooseCreekMafia
quote:
He was just trying to help pay for his family trip to Japan
Posted on 2/26/26 at 11:25 am to stout
If you pay them by the hour they will take it on.
Posted on 2/26/26 at 11:26 am to GeauxTigers123
Probably crossing state lines also.
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