Adrian Cowdry
A Fixture
- Joined
- Apr 17, 2012
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Please don't get me wrong....I am not painting eBay as bad or evil...merely the recasters and fraudsters on eBay. eBay and like places affords the so and so who does illegitimate things an anonymity that can only be uncovered by someone inadvertently buying something dodgy and having their fingers burnt.
I like many have also managed to get good bargains and good rarities on eBay...but to anyone new to the hobby the watchword on eBay and like sites Is beware. It is a minefield that can if not trodden well will make you lose heart.
The thing with recasters on eBay is that they will often have multiples...the bargains will be from established dealers with recognized manufacturers wares and then you will have the odd seller offloading his stash and dealers in second hand collectible kits.
The best way to avoid such mishaps is to visit shows and familiarize your self with the manufacturers...they don't bite! Seek out the sellers of their own stash and visit the dealers of collectible items....you will then gain the confidence that will help you avoid the recasters!
I like many have also managed to get good bargains and good rarities on eBay...but to anyone new to the hobby the watchword on eBay and like sites Is beware. It is a minefield that can if not trodden well will make you lose heart.
The thing with recasters on eBay is that they will often have multiples...the bargains will be from established dealers with recognized manufacturers wares and then you will have the odd seller offloading his stash and dealers in second hand collectible kits.
The best way to avoid such mishaps is to visit shows and familiarize your self with the manufacturers...they don't bite! Seek out the sellers of their own stash and visit the dealers of collectible items....you will then gain the confidence that will help you avoid the recasters!