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Is it Ok To Steal "Buy Buttons"?

by ebizman87
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Hello..

Very recently I stumbled upon a very nice "buy button" from a website and the webmaster is using it for many of his websites. Do you think that I can just "steal" it and use it on my website?

Thanks

Update:Guess I don't need to "steal" it as he's offering it for FREE as a giveaway product!!
#buy buttons #steal
  • Profile picture of the author LB
    No, that's copyright infringement.
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  • Profile picture of the author Star Riley
    Contact The Webmaster and ask him her if It were mine I'd let you, I think.

    But Buy buttons can be found by the dozens in PLR do a search for graphics cheap and easy.
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  • Profile picture of the author testaccount9998
    Have you checked paypal? Because if its a paypal button supplied by paypal.com then they are up for grabs for anyone to use.

    Just an idea.

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  • Profile picture of the author theultimate1
    How about you show me that button and I'll design something of the kind for you? Free.
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    • Profile picture of the author ebizman87
      Originally Posted by theultimate1 View Post

      How about you show me that button and I'll design something of the kind for you? Free.
      This is interesting..Just sent you a PM
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      • Profile picture of the author ripsnorta2
        Originally Posted by ebizman87 View Post

        This is interesting..Just sent you a PM
        Or you could stop being cheap and offer the owner a few quid for the right to use the button. Doesn't have to be much, perhaps $5 or $10.
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        • Profile picture of the author ebizman87
          Originally Posted by ripsnorta2 View Post

          Or you could stop being cheap and offer the owner a few quid for the right to use the button. Doesn't have to be much, perhaps $5 or $10.
          LOL!! I'm not being cheap.I sent that guy a PM with a link to the site so that he can see the BUTTON and I asked him to come back to me.If he can give me a good deal I don't mind paying him..
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    • Profile picture of the author imran.qureshi
      Originally Posted by chane View Post

      He probably stole it from someone else. Small graphics like that are stolen all the time. I wouldn't lose sleep over it.
      I agree with Chane
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  • Profile picture of the author Jeff Usher
    Have a look here. For $3.95 you get the whole set.

    Order Buttons: Buttons That Get More Clicks!

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    • Profile picture of the author jjpmarketing
      That is a template button with a few tweaks to it. Not that difficult to put together... as long as you have the PSD files to the template. Almost looks like a template I got from Max Rylski.

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  • Profile picture of the author Tyrus Antas
    Chane is right. Most people are using buttons from other people. Who has the original copyright? Nobody knows. If you have seen a button used by multiple people in multiple sites, it's probably safe to use it.

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    • Profile picture of the author LB
      Originally Posted by Tyrus Antas View Post

      Chane is right. Most people are using buttons from other people. Who has the original copyright? Nobody knows. If you have seen a button used by multiple people in multiple sites, it's probably safe to use it.

      Tyrus
      That's presumptuous...multiple people stole some buttons and site badges from my sites and that just meant I had to go after all of them.

      In addition, my website (including my buttons) had been registered with the US copyright office some 4 years earlier...meaning that in addition to statutory awards I can also recover attorney fees for the matter.

      Now, these poor guys I didn't sue...it was obvious they were clueless, but I could have. You just never know who owns those buttons.
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  • Profile picture of the author JonStein
    Okay Warriors! How about a little creativity here?

    Nice button ebizman, however have you ever considered originality?

    Why is it that Internet Marketers are constantly trying to copy each other? (nonetheless without even knowing if what you are copying is GOOD for your business)
    Have you considered maybe that what you are copying DOES NOT convert well?

    I say, open up your favorite graphics program and design a button that will suit your page colors, design and niche.

    In doing so, you will be further 'BRANDING' your product.

    Incidentally I had a Pepsi this morning, it sure tastes like Coca-Cola, but man, that can design sure is different! (get my point?)
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  • Profile picture of the author MattSanti
    You could simply ask the webmaster to design you one.
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    • Profile picture of the author Wakunahum
      I got some plr graphics with buy buttons, download now buttons, etc. etc. that I have give-a-way rights to.

      If anyone doesn't have some of these for their sites, send me a private message.

      I would rather GIVE you something legal for free than for you to have to go steal it from someone else.
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  • Profile picture of the author prosperpreneur
    I am sure there much better buy buttons out there which are available for free, just google for "Free Buy Button" and you will find much better and good converting pics available for FREE.

    Hope this helps.
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