Blacksmith purchase question

[bhellman75]

I just bought a blacksmith shop (3442) from a seller in Germany and I wondered if anyone could interpret what it is I bought.  He says it is new and unopened, but also that there are no figures.  And now he has another one for sale with the same advert. 

How can something be both new and unopened and yet missing original figures? 

I don't know if I'm violating rules by posting the link, but I thought it might be useful. 

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Playmobil-Blacksmith-Medieval-Knights-Castle-House-3442-NEW-LGB-Train-G-Scale/151055392549?_trksid=p2047675.m1850&_trkparms=aid%3D222002%26algo%3DSIC.FIT%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D11%26meid%3D8054273711475773336%26pid%3D100011%26prg%3D1005%26rk%3D1%26sd%3D151054758325%26

[tonguello]

it must be the new version of it, but Im not sure if it's available yet.
The new one comes with no figs and the other oven, not the one in the add. 

[skypurr]

At first I thought that it might have been an old set with parts that had not been taken out of the original packaging, but having seen Gaston's post and looking again at the listing it would appear to be the new one - the 4 - 5 week estimated delivery date is presumably because it has not been released yet.
However if so he shouldn't be showing that photo of the oven.


Elaine

[bhellman75]

The new blacksmith shop has an updated number too: 6329.

[tonguello]

yep, that add is deceiving and missleading I'm afraid to say.  Im sorry bhell. 

 

[Sylvia]

Have you already paid for the item? I would ask the seller if it is in fact the DS set 6329 and not set 3442.

If so, you should be in your right to cancel the transaction without paying because the item contents will not exactly match the photo and description, even when you take into account the missing figures. The seller probably hasn't noticed the slight difference in the oven and you could point it out to him and use that as justification for the cancellation.

[bhellman75]

Will the new set become available in the US?  Does anyone know when it will come out?   

[bonniebeth]

Yes, it will become available in the US, but sets are normally released in the international market one year after they come out in Germany. If you want to get it ahead of time on ebay, I'd recommend getting it from a less deceptive seller, though.

[bhellman75]

It's really too expensive (I paid $110 including shipping) for a brand new piece.  The new museum and bakery are half that much. 

I bought it quickly because it blew my mind that the set was available.  I thought it was at least a fair deal and probably a decent one.  I've only had positive experiences on eBay.

I've emailed him asking about what the set actually is and will push for a refund if it is a new set.

Thanks for everyone's support!

[Wesley Myers]

The ad does say, "Please ask for a pic". 

Did you ask for a picture?