Blacksmith purchase question

[bonniebeth]

See how he hides the DS set number on the instruction booklet under a casually arranged bag of parts.

I noticed that, too!

well.. thats ok.. no setnumbers nothing missleading on those

No it's not ok. Yes, he has covered himself so that he is not TECHNICALLY making any false claims, so that next time he tricks someone, he won't have to refund them. But he is still trying to trick people into buying one item thinking they are getting something else, and that is dishonest and just wrong.

[mike1003]

I actually enjoying every Year the same Conversations here.. The point is simple. U dont need to buy anuything on Ebay. Most of us are PCC Members here.. so they should know when the Stuff will be out and they should take extra care about a month before the official sale starts.. maybe ask in the forum for advice?

My point is, when i wanna sell the Stuff, i can do it. I dont need to show any Set Numbers.. Thats way behind the point of ebay.. the Picture of the Actual Item is important, nothing else..

And when a Seller offers 5 Sets of a old Set.. well its ur own fault when u dont investigate first, we are all Adults here (most of us)

[skypurr]

The point is simple. U dont need to buy anuything on Ebay.

It's OK for you to say that; you're in  Germany and have access to new items as they come out.
Those of us here at Playmofriends could ask a fellow member in Germany to help but others most probably have no contact in Germany so if they want the item ebay is the only option.
Sellers such as this one know this.
Perhaps if ds items had worldwide release this type of thing wouldn't happen.   

Elaine
 

[tahra]

Perhaps if ds items had worldwide release this type of thing wouldn't happen.   

THAT is the point. Playmobil ignores most of the world. So, those need to resort to ebay.

[mike1003]

do u really need the items on release date?

[tahra]

I don't mean on the release date, I mean EVER.

(though... some I DO need on the release date )

[tonguello]

And when a Seller offers 5 Sets of a old Set.. well its ur own fault when u dont investigate first, we are all Adults here (most of us)

So when someone is victim of a CRIME, it's their own fault for not being carefull enough? Please! 

Im surprised by some collectors defending this activities. 

[Rhalius]

Just asked the Dutch DS service when they get all that stuff, wont be untill Januari. 

I'd really like to get it faster since I could really use the blacksmith and museum for the next story which needs some more houses. Could still order the museum of course, but was kind of hoping to order it all at once along with some other items like the schooner.

[PlayMoto]

ohhh that guy. I know him very well. He has been doing this for years. 

I was reading the first postings of this thread and immediately thought about him selling that new cargo truck as being something really old lol. He's asking double the money.

I just bought 3 of them trucks and some other stuff from DS Germany, much cheaper ROFL. Have a contact in Germany, that i can ship it too and he delivers it too me     I hope they make it saturday 

I agree with Mike though, only fools and ignorant ones can be tricked by sellers like these. (no disrespect meant ;-)  )
See it very often, selling complete items, but obviously missing parts or having wrong accesories or klickies..... i'm still hunting for some very hard to find sets, but most of them are junk or false 

[bhellman75]

I agree with Mike though, only fools and ignorant ones can be tricked by sellers like these. (no disrespect meant ;-)  )
See it very often, selling complete items, but obviously missing parts or having wrong accesories or klickies..... i'm still hunting for some very hard to find sets, but most of them are junk or false 

Unfortunate choice of words if no disrespect is meant.    However, when one learns about a scam and it becomes familiar, it is easy to forget that it was once effective.  I'll notice it if I see it again.  I've bought all of my Playmobil on eBay and encountered nothing like this.  I've bought from many, many sellers.  This has never been a problem.