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Post by maske2g on Nov 1, 2011 10:56:18 GMT -5
If there was a 1 of 20 Jakks figure up for sale, how could one go about authenticating that it was not in fact a copy?
The guy has tried to sell it to me before, I told him I would if he could prove its real, he "Can't be bothered"
Is there a contact at Jakks who could help?
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Post by jasonphoenix1 on Nov 1, 2011 10:59:32 GMT -5
I would stay away. Just for the fact that he not only has no way of showing you he is not even trying to show you that it is real. My opinion would be not to buy it. Figures are so easily made that odds are it is a fake.
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Post by cioffdogg on Nov 1, 2011 11:09:28 GMT -5
If it seems too good to be true, it probably is.
If this guy is trying to sell an incredibly rare figure to you, wouldn't it make sense that the authenticity of the figure would be a selling point? So if it was authentic, why wouldn't he be willing to prove it? Like jasonphoenix1 said, he's not even trying to prove it.
If he can't be bothered to prove it, you can't be bothered to buy it. Simple as...let him find someone else to scam over.
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Post by maske2g on Nov 1, 2011 11:38:54 GMT -5
Guys, I appreciate the advice, but this stuff I know already.
I've seen it, it looks the real deal no doubt about it.
I recommended using the AFA, he just couldn't be bothered.
I'm thinking maybe there is a barcode or serial number, or someone at Jakks who could verify this figure.
I am willing to do the donkey work for him, cos if it's real I WANT IT!! :-)
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Post by Y3RP: LA MARAVILLA!!! on Nov 1, 2011 11:41:32 GMT -5
If it seems too good to be true, it probably is. If this guy is trying to sell an incredibly rare figure to you, wouldn't it make sense that the authenticity of the figure would be a selling point? So if it was authentic, why wouldn't he be willing to prove it? Like jasonphoenix1 said, he's not even trying to prove it. If he can't be bothered to prove it, you can't be bothered to buy it. Simple as...let him find someone else to scam over. this^ aswell, i dont think someone else should get scammed either. if its on here, tell us who it is. if its on ebay or anyother site, please share. we are all collectors, i for one..... dont wanna see any of us get burnt! |
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Post by Scott! on Nov 1, 2011 13:06:34 GMT -5
what figure is it ?
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Post by maske2g on Nov 1, 2011 17:12:30 GMT -5
I wouldn't said it's "too food to be true" It is fairly expensive.
This person had an extensive collection, I know this for a fact.
Regardless of the quality of the figure, etc, I just need the concrete proof, or I wouldn't buy.
I doubt very much anyone else on here would buy such a figure.
The guy isn't trying to pretend he has concrete proof. He admits he only had an email from the person that got it, and he no longer has it.
Surely Jakks must have a serial or barcode number for all their very rare figures?
You'd think someone from Jakks would look at this site and see where they can pick up their waning sales as well....
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Post by maske2g on Nov 1, 2011 17:13:19 GMT -5
I'll let you know when I buy, or don't buy!! |
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Post by jfinnomore on Nov 1, 2011 17:51:01 GMT -5
AFA would be your best bet, but i heard they are pricey.
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Post by maske2g on Nov 1, 2011 17:54:55 GMT -5
AFA would be your best bet, but i heard they are pricey. I told him that if he did it his figure would very likely rocket in value |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 1, 2011 20:21:40 GMT -5
I wouldn't said it's "too food to be true" It is Buy the figure, but please don't reproduce. |
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Post by King Bálor (CM)™ on Nov 1, 2011 20:56:14 GMT -5
If you are using PP....buy it and use AFA. If its legit...all good. If not, you have 45 days to file a claim and receive a full refund.
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Post by The UndyTaker on Nov 1, 2011 22:31:46 GMT -5
Is it someone on here, or is it someone on ebay? You don't have to give the name, but consider where it is coming from. If it is someone on ebay, I'd be more likely to give it a shot because they you at least have ebay and Paypal(even though ebay owns Paypal) to complain to if it is bogus. If you made the deal on here, you'd only have Paypal. Plus if it is from someone on ebay, you can check out their feedback and see what people have said. Good luck.
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Post by micco on Nov 2, 2011 17:31:33 GMT -5
There's definitely no special barcode. Only way to verify is by close examination. What figure are we talking about. I wouldn't trust any of the warrior figs because I remember seeing one sell on eBay for real cheap. Like $75 and it looked completey authentic but obviously there is no way it could have been. Because the only means of author sting it is just a thorough inspection, I wouldn't risk it when even a glimmer of doubt is present and especially when the seller refuses to assist in this yet still wants me to pay the price as if it were proven to be real.
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Post by thehardys4life on Nov 4, 2011 22:02:11 GMT -5
Yeah I would never buy something from someone who says they can't be bothered by the buyer that's just rude and unexceptable for a seller.
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Post by dgnr8 on Nov 5, 2011 22:29:27 GMT -5
Marble Warrior? Just a shot in the dark...
I have to agree with everyone else, Ebay is always a risk, but if you're willing to go through all the BS, you can buy & authenticate yourself... worse case scenario you have to file a complaint to get your money back. Privately on the other hand, if they wont bother, you probably shouldn't either... you get a 50/50.
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Post by akawildfire on Nov 5, 2011 23:33:13 GMT -5
If the seller is conservativemind then that is the "warrior" himself and you can feel safe buying it, the bad thing is that nutball thinks everything he owns is worth 1,000's .... and you said " I doubt very much anyone else on here would buy such a figure".. so if that is the case then why not just tell "us" what the Heck your talking about?
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Post by GoldenHulk on Nov 6, 2011 0:16:00 GMT -5
I half agree with the above statement.
First, "nutball" is real subjective and doesn't apply here in my opinion. Second, it's "worth" what someone will pay and plenty of people have paid the asking price.
That out of the way, you're right that it is real hard to give help or opinion when the original question is so sketchy and vague.
Like dgnr8 wrote in an above reply, if it's about an ebay auction I'm pretty sure he may mean the marble Warrior figure. The one that may be in question is NOT offered directly from Warrior (those have all been sold long ago). I've seen some real good customs of that one and it is not hard to fake. The real ones come with a certificate of authenticity hand SIGNED and DATED by Warrior himself. If a seller has that then you're in the clear. I don't see it listed in the auction that may or may not be the one in question, but this guy has just used a generic description for all of his listings. You'd think someone with all of those high dollar exclusives would take more care in listings, but that's neither here nor there I suppose.
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