Edit: Pirated Band of Brothers: How to report them?

[xchangx]

I recently won this ebay acution:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=3333541186&category=617&rd=1

Do you think it's a copy? Legit? The guy is selling a ton of them along with a ton of Godfather DVD's.


Michael Chang

 

[Jombo]

i don't think it's a dvd-r copy, but it's def not a legit copy of band of brothers.

if you look at the auction, it will say that it's a region free dvd. (first flag.. the studio release is R1 only.)
second flag is the chinese subtitle option.

this guy is selling a pirated copy that originates from either china or taiwan. besides the ethical issues, the quality may not be guaranteed. ie, the audio track not syncing w/ the video. but since you understand english, this shouldn't have much issues.

you won't get the fancy metal box of the studio release, but who knows, you might be able to live w/ paying fraction of what the msrp is.. but do remember that you are most likely picking up a pirated copy.

 

[xchangx]

The thing that I wanted was the 5.1 surround. Any chance it'll have that?

Should I cancel and report him?


Michael Chang

 

[Turkish]

i say report him... there is no way that dvd can be region free if it's legit....
and u probably wont have 5.1

 

[BennyD]

Originally posted by: xchangx
The thing that I wanted was the 5.1 surround. Any chance it'll have that?

Should I cancel and report him?


Michael Chang

if it's a copy it might have 5.1 but does the program have 5.1 in the first place?

not alot of tv series do

 

[arod]

Originally posted by: Xiety
i say report him... there is no way that dvd can be region free if it's legit....
and u probably wont have 5.1

Yeah Im pretty sure its the dvdr set that was released a long time ago.

 

[xchangx]

Well, it's a HBO special, and they have 5.1 on HBO now.

Either way, I sent an email requesting a full refund within the next 12 hrs. and I won't leave a feedback. Otherwise I'll leave one.

Regardless I'll probably report it. He's selling a butt load of Godfather DVD's as well.

 

[Atlantean]

Region free means its not legit. Cancel it if you can... ask him some questions first and see what he says then report him.

 

[xchangx]

Email from the seller:


HI, the dvds will come directly from China. And they are brand new with sealed bag. I am sure you will be satisfied with them)

regards, lynn

 

[xchangx]

From amazon.com

Discographic Information:
DVD Encoding: Region 1
Available Audio Tracks: English (Dolby Digital 5.1), English (DTS), English (Dolby Digital 2.0 Surround), French (Dolby Digital 2.0 Surround), Spanish (Dolby Digital 2.0 Surround)
Available subtitles: Spanish

 

[xchangx]

How do I go about reporting them?

Who do I contact? I'm going to contact ebay, what about HBO?

 

[conjur]

Well...get your copy first and then anonymously report them

 

[xchangx]

They refunded the money as I requested.
I'm still going to report them however.

 

[SSP]

Its such an awesome series, it should never be pirated.

 

[0roo0roo]

does he sell schindlers list too? kinda low u know


ebay is really pathetic at fighting piracy. i swear unless i report the ones i see, they never dissapear.

 

[Platypus]

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[0roo0roo]

here's the site that lets you report the bastards. they make it hard to get to though..bastards

 

[xchangx]

Well, dispite telling them I wouldn't leave a feedback, I felt that the people need to know.

 

[Yossarian]

Originally posted by: SSP
Its such an awesome series, it should never be pirated.

roger that, I've watched it on dvd 5 times so far.

 

[0roo0roo]

i used to somewhat respect ebay, my opinion of them now is pretty damn low.

 

[xchangx]

Stupid punk left negative feedback on me.

 

[ddwbi0]

well..in all fairness you are a non paying bidder. Just leave him a negative in return saying all his stuff is pirated.

 

[Eli]

Originally posted by: ddwbi0
well..in all fairness you are a non paying bidder. Just leave him a negative in return saying all his stuff is pirated.

Indeed.

 

[xchangx]

I did pay. That's the thing. I paid immediately after the auction.

I sent an email to the sender asking for a refund, and they refunded my money.

 

[Amused]

Yep, E-bay is riddled with pirates.

Wanna see? Just type on "star wars trilogy DVD" in search for the entire site (not just the DVD section) and you'll find dozens of sellers selling the original Star Wars trilogy on DVD and VCD. PLUS you'll find people selling the supplies to make covers for the DVDs.