http://forum.rebelscum.com/ Worried you got rooked? Discuss fakes, recards, scams and general eBay topics here. en Thu, 20 Jun 2013 02:21:57 GMT vBulletin 60 http://forum.rebelscum.com/images/misc/rss.png http://forum.rebelscum.com/ http://forum.rebelscum.com/t1099256/ Wed, 19 Jun 2013 23:15:48 GMT Not sure where this thread belongs. If posted to the wrong place, I apologize. Article in the Philadelphia Inquirer about a local merchant whose... Not sure where this thread belongs. If posted to the wrong place, I apologize.

Article in the Philadelphia Inquirer about a local merchant whose account was wrongfully suspended is suing ebay in Philadelphia small claims. Worth a quick read.


Jeff Gelles: Yanked by eBay, a merchant fights back - Philly.com ]]> Vintage: Watch Out! starwarsdan http://forum.rebelscum.com/t1099256/ http://forum.rebelscum.com/t1099232/ Wed, 19 Jun 2013 12:55:06 GMT Hi, can someone please tell me if yak faces weapon floats or sinks please ? Cheers Garry Hi, can someone please tell me if yak faces weapon floats or sinks please ? Cheers Garry ]]> Vintage: Watch Out! garryswfc http://forum.rebelscum.com/t1099232/ http://forum.rebelscum.com/t1099212/ Tue, 18 Jun 2013 16:56:31 GMT this seller seems to have a common pattern.. two recently ended items with clear evidence of shill bidding.. so watch out Mylar Poster Star... this seller seems to have a common pattern.. two recently ended items with clear evidence of shill bidding.. so watch out

Mylar Poster Star Wars 10th Anniversary | eBay

Star Wars Gold Mylar Poster 27x41 | eBay ]]> Vintage: Watch Out! javd http://forum.rebelscum.com/t1099212/ http://forum.rebelscum.com/t1099179/ Sun, 16 Jun 2013 23:31:40 GMT First time poster but a long time reader. I have a collection of loose figures that I started a while back and am slowly trying to get all of 1977... First time poster but a long time reader. I have a collection of loose figures that I started a while back and am slowly trying to get all of 1977 through 1985 collected. All loose figures though. I recently bought a Boba Fett and a Jawa that I had some questions about. The green chest protector on Boba looks like it might have been "touched up". It also appears that some paint got in between the shoulder pads and the chest protector too. Is this figure touched up or just a crummy paint job from the get go?


My second question is on a Jawa that I recently bought on ebay. The seller said "Included is his Authentic material cloak." The cloak looks brand new and I will be amazed if it is original.


And my last question is about the Jawa Blaster. I have one with a knob and one without. Are they both Authentic or is one or both a Repro? Thank you all in advance!
]]> Vintage: Watch Out! garyinhere http://forum.rebelscum.com/t1099179/ http://forum.rebelscum.com/t1099156/ Sun, 16 Jun 2013 03:47:30 GMT Greetings,

I'm new to the board and to collecting. I've been reading the forum on spotting fakes (especially
for any SW 12,20 and 21 backs), and I came across this one and am just not sure:

Any thoughts?
Thanks!

Choirguyjh ]]> Vintage: Watch Out! choirguyjh http://forum.rebelscum.com/t1099156/ http://forum.rebelscum.com/t1099126/ Sat, 15 Jun 2013 10:21:01 GMT on going debate.. who is responsible to pay the paypal fees? buyer or the seller? credit card transactions fees are always paid by the seller... on going debate..

who is responsible to pay the paypal fees? buyer or the seller?
credit card transactions fees are always paid by the seller here in USA but i know in UK they are added additional to final cost and in essence the buyer has to pay the fees.

so who do you think should cover the fees? ]]> Vintage: Watch Out! javd http://forum.rebelscum.com/t1099126/ http://forum.rebelscum.com/t1099012/ Wed, 12 Jun 2013 07:25:30 GMT Hi fellow Scummers,

About 18 months to 2 years ago I started collecting vintage MOC's and the second item I ended up buying was this 12 Back Leia.

Unfortunately back then, I had no graded examples to compare her with and I have since managed to build a rather modest collection. With a few graded items, my fears are that the Leia that I bought back then is a recard and hoping to hear what others think. The seller I bought it from on eBay had 100% positive feedback from several thousand transactions, listing it as "100% sealed vintage" (perhaps they were conned themselves and didn't know any better)

My reasons for thinking it is fake are:
i) "Jagged" punch hole
ii) The base of the bubble is completely closed and glued to the card, unlike genuine vintage ones that are not sealed across the stem where it meets the card
iii) The bubble doesn't have the characteristic "waffle" texture where it is glued to the card, but is instead pretty smooth
iv) The card itself feels too smooth and the colours look printed
v) The bubble seems to be glued very high up on the card

Anything I have missed?

I should add this item will never leave my collection if it is deemed to be fake, but Leia might be peeled from the bubble to have loose and the card will be incinerated! :mad: ]]> Vintage: Watch Out! wpla http://forum.rebelscum.com/t1099012/ http://forum.rebelscum.com/t1098971/ Tue, 11 Jun 2013 07:39:05 GMT The title almost says it all!! The reason I am posting on this section is that almost all the current high bidders are zero hit ebayers?! IMO take... The title almost says it all!!

The reason I am posting on this section is that almost all the current high bidders are zero hit ebayers?! IMO take caution!!!!

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/4005044979...ht_6322wt_1246

The Luke is currently the highest price!! ]]> Vintage: Watch Out! palitoyjunky http://forum.rebelscum.com/t1098971/ http://forum.rebelscum.com/t1098958/ Mon, 10 Jun 2013 20:24:55 GMT I have a DT Luke I bought back in the mid 90s, it's always been my favorite piece. I feel like it's in as perfect condition as possible except over the past 10 years the chest has yellowed some, even with it being in a room without sunlight. I was thinking about sending it in to get graded, just to own a graded figure.

What dawned on me is what stops someone from buying an all white Luke off ebay and then selling that with a real DT sabre or even getting it graded? If I've just thought of it then I assume that's been going on for years...

On a similar or maybe unrelated topic, what can I do to prevent further yellowing?

Also, will they grade the polish bootleg ree-yees that I have just bought if I sent it in as well?

Thanks! ]]> Vintage: Watch Out! pcm2a http://forum.rebelscum.com/t1098958/ http://forum.rebelscum.com/t1098931/ Mon, 10 Jun 2013 11:59:58 GMT There is a Yak Face POTF carded for sale that looks a lot like the one that went for $90K. Notice the lower end of the bubble don't match the authentic ones. And it's fare to clear. Just a heads up. ]]> Vintage: Watch Out! Duskamp http://forum.rebelscum.com/t1098931/ http://forum.rebelscum.com/t1098889/ Sun, 09 Jun 2013 02:22:04 GMT You've probably seen my other thread on the fake VC Jawa that the seller claimed had been in storage for decades, but it ended up being a re-cut Obi-Wan cape (link here: http://forum.rebelscum.com/t1098732/ ).


There is currently a DT Darth Vader auction that is from the same seller. It already has a bid at $499 :disgusted: Since he is presenting it the same way, I'd be hesitant about buying it. Although he was accomodatiing in allowing us to return the fake VC Jawa, this DT Darth Vader seems to have the same story behind it, which causes me to question the authenticity. Buyer beware:
Star Wars Vintage Double Telescoping Light Saber Darth Vader RARE RARE 653569768968 | eBay ]]> Vintage: Watch Out! Lemcool http://forum.rebelscum.com/t1098889/ http://forum.rebelscum.com/t1098846/ Fri, 07 Jun 2013 21:16:22 GMT Star Wars Vintage 1977 Darth Vader 12 Back Sith Lord Jedi Master Skywalker | eBay... Star Wars Vintage 1977 Darth Vader 12 Back Sith Lord Jedi Master Skywalker | eBay ]]> Vintage: Watch Out! djlackore http://forum.rebelscum.com/t1098846/ http://forum.rebelscum.com/t1098825/ Fri, 07 Jun 2013 04:47:34 GMT Hey all. I'm looking at this polish deluxe ree-yees to add my collection of them (ree-yees, not polish figures). The seller had it up for sale previously with one picture and again with one where the neck joint has been "restored", whatever that means. There is no COO and no holes in the feet. What I was looking for is a little guidance on if there is a solid chance this is the real deal and how bad a neck restoration affects the value. In the end a lower value is actually better since I just want to add to my collection.

Here is the figure before the neck restoration:


Here is the figure after:


On a totally unrelated note, here are three of my favorite ree-yees that I have (left to right, japanese back, two pack ackbar, two pack solo):


Thanks! ]]> Vintage: Watch Out! pcm2a http://forum.rebelscum.com/t1098825/ http://forum.rebelscum.com/t1098811/ Thu, 06 Jun 2013 19:44:56 GMT There is an ebay auction I'm interested in but would like to checkt he validity by some experts. I saw in the rules where it said to not post current auctions. Is this not allowed?

Thanks! ]]> Vintage: Watch Out! pcm2a http://forum.rebelscum.com/t1098811/ http://forum.rebelscum.com/t1098808/ Thu, 06 Jun 2013 18:35:08 GMT Really bad one, too: 1977 Star Wars Stormtrooper 12 Back Unpunched Card | eBay... Really bad one, too:
1977 Star Wars Stormtrooper 12 Back Unpunched Card | eBay

Beggar's Canyon repro card with bad proof, hole punch, etc... ]]> Vintage: Watch Out! SF1138 http://forum.rebelscum.com/t1098808/