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The Trade Me online marketplace is keeping a close eye on their listings to ensure that stolen Trelise Cooper items are not being resold on their website.
On Tuesday, New Zealand fashion designer Dame Trelise Cooper said nearly 2,000 samples of her new Spring ’21 and Summer ’21 collections were stolen over the weekend.
Cooper said the thieves who broke through a vent at the downtown Auckland style house could be opportunists who would have a hard time disposing of the stolen clothing.
Trade Me’s head of trust and security, Lisa Kerr, said only an “idiot” would try to make an unreliable sale in the online marketplace.
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“Bastards are not welcome on Trade Me and, to be frank, I’d be an idiot to try something unreliable on our site,” said Kerr.
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Dame Trelise Cooper says thieves could be opportunists who will have a hard time disposing of stolen clothing.
“We have sophisticated systems and processes to monitor our site and you leave deep electronic footprints that can be traced.
“Unlike some unregulated online marketplaces, we have a team of 30 people based in Wellington who monitor the site seven days a week to keep our platform reliable and secure.”
Cooper said the stolen clothing was distinctive in that it was size 8, or small samples, and many were not yet available in the store. She said the samples also had no sewn-in care labels.
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Trade Me’s head of trust and security, Lisa Kerr, says only an “idiot” would try to make an unreliable sale in the online marketplace.
The designer asked the public to report any stolen items they saw.
“Be on the lookout for Trelise Cooper, Cooper, Coop and Curate garments on the market,” Cooper said.
Trade Me told that it was also working with the police to ensure that stolen items are not resold through its website.
Resale website Designer Wardrobe has also been contacted for comment.
