I have heard of horror stories but only if you don't follow the package stuff with the seller.
So, do you use eBay a lot? Or do you use Amazon in general?
So, do you use eBay a lot? Or do you use Amazon in general?
Do you make use of eBay a lot?
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Blackangel
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not that much
and it's expensive than you know and i am sure most people would agree with me on it.
and it's expensive than you know and i am sure most people would agree with me on it.
Grungie
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I prefer Amazon with brand new items, but eBay with second hand.
Most horror stories with eBay I see are from people not looking at the seller’s reputation, didn’t read the description, or international shipping issues. Can’t do much with international shipping, but the first two is the buyer’s fault.
Most horror stories with eBay I see are from people not looking at the seller’s reputation, didn’t read the description, or international shipping issues. Can’t do much with international shipping, but the first two is the buyer’s fault.
Blackangel
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[quote="Grungie" pid='234614' dateline='1609749542']
I prefer Amazon with brand new items, but eBay with second hand.
Most horror stories with eBay I see are from people not looking at the seller’s reputation, didn’t read the description, or international shipping issues. Can’t do much with international shipping, but the first two is the buyer’s fault.
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that's true lol
but that would be horrible for new sellers. don't you think so? and an honest new seller can't do much.
I prefer Amazon with brand new items, but eBay with second hand.
Most horror stories with eBay I see are from people not looking at the seller’s reputation, didn’t read the description, or international shipping issues. Can’t do much with international shipping, but the first two is the buyer’s fault.
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that's true lol
but that would be horrible for new sellers. don't you think so? and an honest new seller can't do much.
Grungie
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[quote="gemxtria" pid='234636' dateline='1609750984']
Not a lot. I use Amazon a lot more. A lot of people selling fake things on eBay
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When it comes to fakes, that’s where seller reputation and item descriptions come in.
That, and it’s not hard to learn how to spot fakes, since most eBay sellers don’t sell the really good fake ones. It’s easier to spearfish the overly naive, or impulse buyers.
Not a lot. I use Amazon a lot more. A lot of people selling fake things on eBay
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When it comes to fakes, that’s where seller reputation and item descriptions come in.
That, and it’s not hard to learn how to spot fakes, since most eBay sellers don’t sell the really good fake ones. It’s easier to spearfish the overly naive, or impulse buyers.
Blackangel
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gemxtria said:
this is something
but sometimes people need to be aware when something is available for cheap
Grungie
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[quote="gemxtria" pid='234644' dateline='1609752159']
I've been caught out with Funko Pops. 80% of the time the seller might not know themselves that they are fake
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Mind you I’m not a Funko collector, but I’m friends with those who are, and they said it’s really not hard to spot, since there’s a lot of common areas counterfeits mess up with. Which is pretty common in most collectibles.
Most counterfeit goods have telltale signs on the packaging, as the manufacturer has certain details they do on every box. Also serial numbers are usually the biggest sign on the actual product. Most counterfeits on eBay rarely get the right font.
I collect retro games, and with Nintendo cartridges, there’s spots where Nintendo is always consistent on, but the counterfeits on eBay are almost never consistent on.
I've been caught out with Funko Pops. 80% of the time the seller might not know themselves that they are fake
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Mind you I’m not a Funko collector, but I’m friends with those who are, and they said it’s really not hard to spot, since there’s a lot of common areas counterfeits mess up with. Which is pretty common in most collectibles.
Most counterfeit goods have telltale signs on the packaging, as the manufacturer has certain details they do on every box. Also serial numbers are usually the biggest sign on the actual product. Most counterfeits on eBay rarely get the right font.
I collect retro games, and with Nintendo cartridges, there’s spots where Nintendo is always consistent on, but the counterfeits on eBay are almost never consistent on.
gemxtria
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Yeah that's what i mean about the post above, a lot of people don't even know they're selling fakes. I might have a couple in my current collection but have no ideaBlackangel said:
Yeah i've noticed that a lot now. But when i first started a didn't think to check. I'm in a lot of groups now so i can do legit checks on them
Blackangel
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gemxtria said:
oh don't worry about it
and i sure if you can't identify easily, they are that well made. i am sure of that.
Blackangel
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Risk said:
that's cool
but they need to know the estimated delivery dates
and if they forget, then ebay can't give a refund
