strange mp listings on ebay

[Kapryiath]

has anyone else noticed the all these weird mp auctions lately?

mp laserbeak's being sold loose: http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/TakaraTomy-Transformers-MasterPiece-MP-13-CONDOR-figure-for-Soundwave-/331324073931?pt=BI_Circuit_Breakers_Transformers&hash=item4d247427cb

mp megatrons being sold at 1$ starting bids / buy nows of like $100: http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Tome-transformer-masterpiece-MP-05-MP05-megatron-new-box-/281444339309?pt=AU_Action_Figures&hash=item418763ce6d

mp09b 1$ auctions: http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/161427919396?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649

all from a couple of different sellers in china
are these new ko's?
ive picked up a megs and comparing it to my known legit one i cant find any differences and the cosmic rust isnt any worse .

or are these just old stock Some one has got a hold Of?

[CBratron]

I can't imagine anyone KOing MP Megs. He's just too fragile. And the intricacy of his construction any payoffs would hardly be worth the labor.

[Kapryiath]

Yeah thats what I assumed same with mp09b but it seems strange as I was under the impression both of these were quite pricey to pick up

[leej84]

Yeah thats what I assumed same with mp09b but it seems strange as I was under the impression both of these were quite pricey to pick up

I'm presuming u pick one up from those listings? Did the transaction go smoothly? There's a whole heap of toyworld orionvil and unique toys galvatron up too starting at low prices.

All the sellers have enough stars to be trusted it seems.

[CoRDS]

i get the feeling that there might be mp09 KOs now
http://www.tf-direct.com/sites/default/files/%E5%8C%85%E8%A3%851_1.jpg

this looks like a box of them without their packaging *i hope im wrong*

[BigTransformerTrev]

Odd that the seller has so many of the same MPs on at the same time competing against each other. Of well, if it means cheap prices for us... :D

[Trent]

Awfully convenient that 2 sellers (Black Roddy and Megs) that according to their viewable feedback appear to have never sold a TF before are now offloading masses of MPs at low starting prices. Include in that economy shipping which I assume you would be unable to track and this smells funny.

Santa hats anyone?:p

[Bidoofdude]

Awfully convenient that 2 sellers (Black Roddy and Megs) that according to their viewable feedback appear to have never sold a TF before are now offloading masses of MPs at low starting prices. Include in that economy shipping which I assume you would be unable to track and this smells funny.

Santa hats anyone?:p

Sounds pretty fishy. Where was the Santa hat guy from? China?

[Raider]

Awfully convenient that 2 sellers (Black Roddy and Megs) that according to their viewable feedback appear to have never sold a TF before are now offloading masses of MPs at low starting prices. Include in that economy shipping which I assume you would be unable to track and this smells funny.

Santa hats anyone?:p

I agree. I'd love to pick up a cheap MP-09b but I'm not game enough to be a test bunny for this. If anyone buys one and it actually gets delivered let me know!

[CoRDS]

I agree. I'd love to pick up a cheap MP-09b but I'm not game enough to be a test bunny for this. If anyone buys one and it actually gets delivered let me know!



If someone happens to buy two of them please sell one to me

[BigTransformerTrev]

I agree. I'd love to pick up a cheap MP-09b but I'm not game enough to be a test bunny for this. If anyone buys one and it actually gets delivered let me know!


If the prices stay low May risk it and go through PayPal - that way if it turns out bogus have a month or so to cancel the payment

[Trent]

If the prices stay low May risk it and go through PayPal - that way if it turns out bogus have a month or so to cancel the payment

Same. If they don't go to high I may risk it. I don't have high hopes though :(

[BigTransformerTrev]

Same. If they don't go to high I may risk it. I don't have high hopes though :(

Well my eBay is will come up as t***s so hopefully we don't bid against each other. Feel free to FB message me mate if you go for it as I'd rather one or both of us getting one if the several on offer cheap rather than expensively or not at all.

That said, bet there is a ton of last minute bidding so each other are prob the last folk we have to worry about :rolleyes:

[Kapryiath]

my laserbeak and mp05 all turned up just fine well laserbeak's decepticon symbols are a little off but i have a feeling that its a factory reject rather than a ko.
mp megatron though was pretty much flawless (actually better than my first one that i bought second hand ) i'll be bidding on an mp09b from the same seller and will let you know how that works out :) no santa hats for me

[Kapryiath]

megatron also just doesn't strike me as somethign worth knocking off he's far to complicated / fragile to make it worth while . the same to be said for mp09 /09b they're both known to be really fragile so you'd have to alter the molds to fix the problems or people just wouldn't buy them so it wouldn't be worth the money you'd have to spend in development
i personally feel there's a high chance that those unboxed mp09's are fixed authentic releases surely places like bbts would have had a lot of stock returned etc. and someone sore an opportunity to fill a gap in the market

[CaminusPrime]

i get the feeling that there might be mp09 KOs now
http://www.tf-direct.com/sites/default/files/%E5%8C%85%E8%A3%851_1.jpg

this looks like a box of them without their packaging *i hope im wrong*

Is this actually a eBay listing? Would love to pick one up just to get a trailer for the toys r us version, especially if it's cheap

[CoRDS]

Is this actually a eBay listing? Would love to pick one up just to get a trailer for the toys r us version, especially if it's cheap

nope that's one of the photos from tf direct. they sell KO stuff and official stuff apparently.

i just don't trust a place that sells KO items.

[Trent]

megatron also just doesn't strike me as somethign worth knocking off he's far to complicated / fragile to make it worth while . the same to be said for mp09 /09b they're both known to be really fragile so you'd have to alter the molds to fix the problems or people just wouldn't buy them so it wouldn't be worth the money you'd have to spend in development
i personally feel there's a high chance that those unboxed mp09's are fixed authentic releases surely places like bbts would have had a lot of stock returned etc. and someone sore an opportunity to fill a gap in the market

The issue with these isn't whether they are KOs, it's whether you'll get them at all.

Did anyone here buy anything so far? All the BIN Megs are gone (there were 10) and a couple of auctions are over. Good prices if they're real ;)

[Raider]

The issue with these isn't whether they are KOs, it's whether you'll get them at all.

Did anyone here buy anything so far? All the BIN Megs are gone (there were 10) and a couple of auctions are over. Good prices if they're real ;)

I caved and bought an MP-09b and UT not-Galvatron. My commonsense is telling me

http://i473.photobucket.com/albums/rr100/Raiderxxii/2432900-ackbar_zpsc18ae626.jpg (http://s473.photobucket.com/user/Raiderxxii/media/2432900-ackbar_zpsc18ae626.jpg.html)

but I couldn't help myself if its legit... and I know that is a big IF. Oh well will rely on good ol Paypal to get my money back if its not.

[CaminusPrime]

nope that's one of the photos from tf direct. they sell KO stuff and official stuff apparently.

i just don't trust a place that sells KO items.

thanks, don't think I will be either

[Kapryiath]

yeah trent i bought a megs 150$ aud all up inc postage which was the same price as the one i already had which feels reasonable to me and ifgure is almost flawless ( a little bit of cosmic rust on the transforming section of the diecast )

[leej84]

I caved and bought an MP-09b and UT not-Galvatron. My commonsense is telling me

but I couldn't help myself if its legit... and I know that is a big IF. Oh well will rely on good ol Paypal to get my money back if its not.

yea i sniped UT mania king and TW orionvil for a really good price, so much so i couldnt say no, I couldnt resist lol.

[Sinnertwin]

There does appear to be some good prices there... For me though, it's a case of seeming too good to be true, but I hope it does work out for those who have purchased something -clicking on a link for one Masterpiece Black Rodimus that sold for $73 (http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/HOT-Transformers-Takara-Tomy-Masterpiece-MP-09B-Black-Rodimus-MISB-NEW/161427919396?_trksid=p2046732.c100040.m2060&_trkparms=aid%3D111001%26algo%3DREC.SEED%26ao%3D1% 26asc%3D20140107095009%26meid%3D2ccfb7f27ac94a6c81 e3b334e3a8829d%26pid%3D100040%26prg%3D201401070950 09%26rk%3D2%26rkt%3D4%26sd%3D161428856725), the seller appears to have relisted it or another one.

[leej84]

yeah trent i bought a megs 150$ aud all up inc postage which was the same price as the one i already had which feels reasonable to me and ifgure is almost flawless ( a little bit of cosmic rust on the transforming section of the diecast )

how long did shipping take mate??


There does appear to be some good prices there... For me though, it's a case of seeming too good to be true, but I hope it does work out for those who have purchased something.

well now for the long wait for the purchases to come.... i'll keep everyone up to date with how everything goes.

[BigTransformerTrev]

One of the Black Rodimus went up $25 in the final 3 minutes and just went for $76 with $20 on top for postage. Still a good price but I've spent up big the last few months so outta my league. Oh well, 2 more to go!

[Sinnertwin]

One of the Black Rodimus went up $25 in the final 3 minutes and just went for $76 with $20 on top for postage. Still a good price but I've spent up big the last few months so outta my league. Oh well, 2 more to go!

4 more, big fella.

http://www.ebay.com.au/sch/xqun8811/m.html?item=161428856725&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2562

They've just listed/relisted another in the last hour

[drifand]

Not sure how legit are these though? A bit sceptical if they keep relisting but then I have to say that us maximise profit rather than list all at once.

[BigTransformerTrev]

4 more, big fella.

http://www.ebay.com.au/sch/xqun8811/m.html?item=161428856725&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2562

They've just listed/relisted another in the last hour

Cheers mate :D


Not sure how legit are these though? A bit sceptical if they keep relisting but then I have to say that us maximise profit rather than list all at once.

Dunno, unless he was shill bidding on his own product and accidentally won it so has to relist. Otherwise maybe they are quality merchandise that fell off the back of a junk ;)

[BruiseLee]

Noticing that they all charge shipping now. So far we have 1 confirmed case of goods being received but there are quite a number of sellers out there with plenty of TFs for bargain prices so not sure if there are any "Santa hats" waiting. Question is though, would Paypal refund shipping if an item has shipped but is not as described?

[Kapryiath]

bout 2 weeks or so but id expect it to be longer there tracking implied it wouldnt arrive for 4 weeks or so

[Raider]

There does appear to be some good prices there... For me though, it's a case of seeming too good to be true, but I hope it does work out for those who have purchased something -clicking on a link for one Masterpiece Black Rodimus that sold for $73 (http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/HOT-Transformers-Takara-Tomy-Masterpiece-MP-09B-Black-Rodimus-MISB-NEW/161427919396?_trksid=p2046732.c100040.m2060&_trkparms=aid%3D111001%26algo%3DREC.SEED%26ao%3D1% 26asc%3D20140107095009%26meid%3D2ccfb7f27ac94a6c81 e3b334e3a8829d%26pid%3D100040%26prg%3D201401070950 09%26rk%3D2%26rkt%3D4%26sd%3D161428856725), the seller appears to have relisted it or another one.

Well that was actually the one I won... still says I won it but that the seller has listed another item just like it.

[drifand]

I have actually asked a question to seller, not sure if he will respond at all.

[BigTransformerTrev]

Hmmm, something may be a bit dodge as the 2nd Mp9b went for $81, but when I clicked on it it said 'View relisted item' so if he's relisting the same item then either he is not honouring the deal or trying to get peoples details or is bidding on his own items with a dummy account to send up the price. It also seems to be the exact same 4 users doing all the bidding on each item. Starting to seem quite suss

[Sinnertwin]

Yeah, i'd just leave the auctions be.

[drifand]

Isn't there a winning bid from here?
So I assume it's already paid.

[BigTransformerTrev]

5 of the 6 MP9b figures sold in the last 24 hours have been relisted :eek: Taking all my 'watch this item's off - it keeps getting dodgier and I wouldn't feel comfortable even putting a bid on now

[Sky Shadow]

Yeah, that guy's positive feedback history is almost entirely on supercheap items, so I would expect that there's another santa hat type scenario that will ensue over the next month or so.

[Sky Shadow]

i get the feeling that there might be mp09 KOs now

Statistically, they'd have to be better quality than an actual Masterpiece Rodimus.

[BigTransformerTrev]

Yeah, that guy's positive feedback history is almost entirely on supercheap items, so I would expect that there's another santa hat type scenario that will ensue over the next month or so.

I must admit, I don't know what the 'Santa hat' thing that keeps getting mentioned refers to :o

[Sky Shadow]

I must admit, I don't know what the 'Santa hat' thing that keeps getting mentioned refers to :o

Just for hilarious archival purposes, this is a basic summary after half a dozen people here were lured in by a bizarre Chinese eBay scam…


So it looks like he just got the first lot of feedback from selling TFs and what a shock it is negative. The comment says 'fraudulent seller, ordered a transformer toy and got a Santa hat instead'

now he received another negative feedback, another santa hat was sent, no wonder he kept saying merry christmas in every messages

tried to open case but stupid ebay said i have to wait until feb 6, i can open item not as described case but afraid that i have to go into hassle of sending the santa hat back first before ebay refund my money


Looks like i am gonna have 6 santa hats turn up... negative feed back for the one i got today.. i dont think i will wait for the others to show... not happy but i hope to get the $$ back:(:(


let me know how it turns up UltraMac, i don't have any idea about how ebay will side to us. I am gonna have 8 santa hats in february if not sooner.

relax, he's laughing at himself for 1 santa hat.

updates: I message him about his scam, surprisingly he acted like he was shocked about the item he was sent and his english is getting better than previous messages.

Dear neeno,

hi friend
what happend ?
please send the photos about the package to me
i will check
thanks


Dear ********,

Hello!
Really sorry! Christmas hat as a gift for you. Our shipping department may have forgotten to send the Transformers with you. I now give you a refund via paypal. Please check! And, we will re-send the Transformers to you. In the five days. After you receive the Transformers. You then pay to me. Is that OK? I really knew was wrong. So I want to implore you could help me modify the negative feedback? Waiting for your reply! Merry Christmas!

- ni_jay1988

I'll admit the refund has come back to my account but I'll bet it is because I contacted Paypal and e-mailed them photos of the "Christmas hat". No f***ing way am I sending him any more money...


sent the same to me got refunded on 2 of the items... he says he is resending them heaps of negative feedback on his account now.. yep he seems shocked.. and i flat out told him i was very angry.... if he sends the item yep sure i will pay for them.. but who does this to people....could just be a pro scammer.. who knows its not over yet... i wonder if i should bid on some more items lol

Oh, i did bid and win just to leave another negative feedback for him.
I still haven't got my refund,tho
Yeah, i doubt that he would send the real thing, but if he keeps sending me the santa hats, i might have enough fund next christmas

Just receive the same message, funny eh?

I typed the phrase "chinese ebay scam" in to Google and found some interesting results. Here is just one of many:

http://forums.whirlpool.net.au/archive/1725234

Note the recurring theme - buyers are sent something cheap & nasty instead of what they actually paid for. That way the buyer cannot claim "Item not received" and would need to ship the item back. The scammer is hoping that most people would not be bothered paying to ship back a Christmas hat or hair clip etc.

It is very similar to what has happened here with ni_jay88.

This is a scam pure and simple.

Remember what I said about things being too good to be true? Stop trying to tell yourself that this isn't a scam. We got scammed. Accept it.


well as expected the auctions on ebay a few weeks back selling tfc combiners etc for peanuts was a scam.. i now have 8 santa hats and no transformers i am around $400 plus out of pocket and have spoken to paypal and lodged claimshttp://i43.tinypic.com/33ati6r.jpg

(Click any of the arrows next to the "Originally Posted by" names if you want to read the whole schemozzle in context.)

[BigTransformerTrev]

Wow :eek: what a dodgy scam! Kinda amusing unless you were one of the poor buggers that copped it. Guess you are never bereft of headwear for the Xmas season :p

Woke up to find yet another 2 of those Black Rodimus' I had been watching had been relisted. Unless he came across a shipping container full of them must be a scam :rolleyes:

[Trent]

Wow :eek: what a dodgy scam! Kinda amusing unless you were one of the poor buggers that copped it. Guess you are never bereft of headwear for the Xmas season :p

Woke up to find yet another 2 of those Black Rodimus' I had been watching had been relisted. Unless he came across a shipping container full of them must be a scam :rolleyes:

How did you miss that Santa Hat scam thing Trev? It was fantastic entertainment for the week or so that it panned out over. Sorry to the people involved but c'mon, it was obvious ;)

[Bartrim]

How did you miss that Santa Hat scam thing Trev? It was fantastic entertainment for the week or so that it panned out over. Sorry to the people involved but c'mon, it was obvious ;)

This is the first I have heard about it... but I've been very quiet on the TF front lately.

I feel for the guys involved in the scam and hope you get your money back.

[DaptoDog]

Hi all I've been visiting this site for a while but thought it was time I register.

Well I wish I had seen this thread before I bid and won one of those MP-09B's from this scam artist. I thought I was being careful after having convinced myself there no known KO'S on this model. I did think his selling history was strange. I think I was one of the early winning bidders before they keep getting relisted. Obviously I should have waited but animal instincts got the best of me...

So I called PayPal about it today and they said they need to give it 7 days from the transaction to open up a claim. Interestingly it's not yet been marked as sent and I made my payment on Saturday. Ebay should shut this guy down pretty quick.

[Trent]

Hi all I've been visiting this site for a while but thought it was time I register.

Well I wish I had seen this thread before I bid and won one of those MP-09B's from this scam artist. I thought I was being careful after having convinced myself there no known KO'S on this model. I did think his selling history was strange. I think I was one of the early winning bidders before they keep getting relisted. Obviously I should have waited but animal instincts got the best of me...

So I called PayPal about it today and they said they need to give it 7 days from the transaction to open up a claim. Interestingly it's not yet been marked as sent and I made my payment on Saturday. Ebay should shut this guy down pretty quick.

Sorry to hear. Welcome to the boards. Your username and location are at great odds with each other :p

[DaptoDog]

Haha hey there. Well you can take the boy out of Dapto but you can't take Dapto out of the boy!

[DaptoDog]

Well I thought I would get on the front foot and have messaged the seller requesting a refund after outlining what I think his scam is. It's a long shot but maybe he will decide there are plenty of other suckers out there. But I'm not counting on it.

[DaptoDog]

OK last reply to my own post, I promise lol.

Just called ebay too and reported the seller. Hopefully it gets shut down soon, seems senseless to let it continue.

[DaptoDog]

He replied to my message saying it's a legitimate transaction and he's an honest seller. But he has processed a full refund! So I'm very happy to have gotten out of that. Good luck to others, I wonder what they will get.

[leej84]

I emailed the sellers of the auctions I won (ut not galvatron and two orionvil) asking when the items will be sent and the sellers replied within 4min of each other saying it will be sent within 5 working days after receiving payment and that mine will be sent in 2-3 days. Very strange... Anyways I got them both for a cheap enough price I'll stick it out and see how they go... I'll keep everyone updated.

Also I find it funny how the mp megatron seller who seems to be legit with a member receiving his hasn't had any feedback regarding his mp05 auctions yet??

[millhouse]

There's a tonne of MP-10 KOs (grey spats on the feet) coming from one seller on eBay.com.au.

I've been watching them start at $1.99 and shoot to anywhere between $55 and $100. Looks dodgy to me!

[nexusnixx]

i am apprehensive with those $1 bids for MP Megs or even other masterpieces.... stick to proper retailers/ online stores if need be.... :p

[Deonasis]

Never heard of The Great Santa Hat Scam before reading it now. Suprised I completely missed the comotion :eek:

[Kapryiath]

just want to chip my 2 cents in again , the seller that i linked that was selling the laserbeaks and megatrons is a genuine seller i have recieved both from them with no hassles ( have another laserbeak in the mail as well that i managed to pick up for 10$ posted lol ) the mp09b i'm not so sure about

[liegeprime]

just want to chip my 2 cents in again , the seller that i linked that was selling the laserbeaks and megatrons is a genuine seller i have recieved both from them with no hassles ( have another laserbeak in the mail as well that i managed to pick up for 10$ posted lol ) the mp09b i'm not so sure about

well I wish that seller had loose MP Ratbats Id sure like that figure alone. :p

[DaptoDog]

Well the first negative feedback for MP-09B seller is in. Seems like either slow to ship or hasn't shipped yet.

[Raider]

Well the first negative feedback for MP-09B seller is in. Seems like either slow to ship or hasn't shipped yet.

Yeah that was me guys. I knew it was too good to be true but $70 for an MP-09b was worth the risk. Made payment last Saturday and no tracking number provided. Contact has been minimal and I gave them warnings. Escalated to eBay and Paypal.

Hope I'm wrong and have jumped the gun but doubt it so I wanted to warn others.

[DaptoDog]

Sorry to hear that mate. It wasn't clear to me whether there would be a tracking number, is that standard on international parcels? Is it actually marked as sent yet?

Since I got mine refunded I've been debating whether to fork out the $260 AUD shipped for the Black Rodimus from e-hobbybaseshop. Man that's a lot of coin, particularly given the issues with the knees. If I paid a bit more I could pre order the EVA Prime. Decisions, decisions...

[Kapryiath]

the issues with the knees is any easy fix ! you just have to crack them open before you try to transform him and either dremel the hole , or sand the peg down .
what happened was that the thigh section went from being molded plastic to painted plastic which included the peg, unfortunately the peg/hole wasn't designed to have enough tolerance to support the extra thickness created by the paint

yeah i'll be messaging the mp09b seller and requesting him to cancel my auction

[DaptoDog]

Thanks for the tip. Well catching up on past masterpiece releases has been pretty rough on the wallet this month so will reassess in a few weeks time:)

[FruitBuyer]

So that's what the Santa Hat thing was. Thank god, I didn't bite the bullet, I was telling my friend about the cheap MP-10Bs they had as well.

[Raider]

Well I was finally given a tracking number for my MP-09b. I still don't hold out any real hope of this being legit. If they gave out a Santa Hat last time I wonder what it will be this time? Perhaps a Halloween Mask? :D

[DaptoDog]

The suspense is killing me. I cannot believe these would be getting sold at about a quarter of the going rate. Good luck man, I hope it's legit.

[drifand]

Keep it updated. Thanks for those who took the risk

[Raider]

No updates for my purchase. Est. delivery date is 15-28 October so going to be awhile still.

[Jaisun]

Is it still illegal to import MP-05 to SA?

[crankcase76]

I also won one MP09b tonight and paid, got it for $41.00 plus shipping. So will be updating this thread if it is a scam, but hopefully they send the item?...:rolleyes:

[leej84]

It seems that the sellers for mp5 and mp10b has gotten their first feedbacks for their auctions. Interesting... Feedback states item was won on 25 september and was received on the 2nd.

[Trent]

I have noticed that the guy sellng the MP Megatrons now has 2 positive feedback marks specifically relating to MP Megatrons. Awfully quick after winning though considering he is posting economy mail.

Edit: Ninja'd :)

[leej84]

^One of which must be from our member here.

[Trent]

Maybe but not necessarily. Being a TF fan doesn't mean that they are members here. They could be lurkers or maybe don't even know (or care) that OTCA exists.

[leej84]

Maybe but not necessarily. Being a TF fan doesn't mean that they are members here. They could be lurkers or maybe don't even know (or care) that OTCA exists.

Kapryiath from here has received he's mp megatron

[drifand]

Like to know about mp09b listings

[Trent]

Like to know about mp09b listings

Search for ebay seller xqun8811

There is about 5 listed currently. Bid at your own risk.

[drifand]

Search for ebay seller xqun8811

There is about 5 listed currently. Bid at your own risk.

Just want updates for now, cheers.

[Raider]

Just want updates for now, cheers.

I wouldnt purchase the MP-09B. Paypal just issued me a refund and the tracking number provided shows my parcel in Turkey at the moment...

[drifand]

I wouldnt purchase the MP-09B. Paypal just issued me a refund and the tracking number provided shows my parcel in Turkey at the moment...

Cool that's all we need. Time for some negative feedback.

[DaptoDog]

What a wacky outcome! Well at least you get your money back without having to mail back a Santa hat!

[Raider]

I have a 30th birthday party with a circus theme this weekend. I was kind of hoping for a clown mask haha.


What a wacky outcome! Well at least you get your money back without having to mail back a Santa hat!

[Raider]

Further development... seems they are desperate for me to remove my negative feedback...

"Hi dear friend,
I'm really sorry, we can send you 20AUD to your paypal account, can you change the Negative Feedback for me, It is very important to me, we would be very grateful for your understanding and help 。 many thanks
wait for your reply.
regards!"

Don't buy the MP-09b guys. It's clearly a scam.

[drifand]

I hate it when they address you as "friend".
They also regarded the toy as a project which put me off that this is fake.

[DaptoDog]

Yes they pulled the "Friend" thing with me too.

Sorry I know this is a little off topic but has anyone bought on ebay from toy_story_world? I got MP-15 and it was well packaged and so the box arrived mint. But I also ordered the MP-11 and MP-10B combo and it had no bubblewrap. Sure enough the MP-11 box has some dents. I'm not happy with it and also not happy with their communication, blaming the postal service and not their subpar packaging. They reckon I can claim on the insurance but I doubt they will honour the claim. Oh well ai won't be buying from them again.

[Akky82]

Yes they pulled the "Friend" thing with me too.

Sorry I know this is a little off topic but has anyone bought on ebay from toy_story_world? I got MP-15 and it was well packaged and so the box arrived mint. But I also ordered the MP-11 and MP-10B combo and it had no bubblewrap. Sure enough the MP-11 box has some dents. I'm not happy with it and also not happy with their communication, blaming the postal service and not their subpar packaging. They reckon I can claim on the insurance but I doubt they will honour the claim. Oh well ai won't be buying from them again.

I ordered mp-11 off them on the sunday during 15% off, got shipping notification on the monday and it arrived on the friday. No there was no bubble wrap, just a cardboard box that it fit perfectly into, thankfully no damage.

I bought one of each datsun when smokescreen first came out, but they were bubblewrapped. All my other mp cars (i mean seconds of datsuns, and a red alert and sideswipe) from talltallcat since, and well packaged.

[DaptoDog]

They've offered me a paltry $10 refund for a ~$350 purchase. Negative feedback it is. Avoid this seller if you want boxes mint.

[rodent]

Has anyone from here tried their luck with the Masterpiece Megs from nhctk? The 2 feedback they've gotten on them so far look possibly legit. I'm aware YMMV when it comes to customs.

[drifand]

They've offered me a paltry $10 refund for a ~$350 purchase. Negative feedback it is. Avoid this seller if you want boxes mint.

that's a bit hush, I have bought from them numerous times. and though not bubble wrapped it was well packed. If you are that sick about your MISB go and insure them and specify your requirements.


I am going recommend this seller as from Ebay deals I got mp-11 at $149 and it came to me fast on both occasions.

[DaptoDog]

that's a bit hush, I have bought from them numerous times. and though not bubble wrapped it was well packed. If you are that sick about your MISB go and insure them and specify your requirements.


I am going recommend this seller as from Ebay deals I got mp-11 at $149 and it came to me fast on both occasions.

Sorry but throwing it in a box with no protection and hoping for the best is not good enough.

[drifand]

Sorry but throwing it in a box with no protection and hoping for the best is not good enough.

You were paying minimum postage, I am sorry as well but seeing the seller tried to rectify the problem and you give a negative just puts me off by your misb knowing full well there can always be a risk in shipment.

Sad for him to encounter a customer needing misb requirements. But I don't think he needs to worry scoring a 90% feedback.

For anyone else, he is the cheapest to get a mp-11,and mp-10b I definitely still recommend dealing with him, if you needed extra protection ask, it is stated in his auction that he uses stuff to minimum postage that may damage to box. Though he also said all larger items will fit in larger boxes.

But yeah is true, avoid him for those who require misb, you are better off paying $50 to $100 more for your satisfaction of a neat box.

[Trent]

i have just found out that it appears that the guy selling the MP Megs is legitimate. Box was a bit banged up but supposedly otherwise fine.

So there you go, not a scam. Too bad I have no interest in MP-05 because they have been going for some bargain prices. If only I could get a deal like that on MP-10B :(

[drifand]

i have just found out that it appears that the guy selling the MP Megs is legitimate. Box was a bit banged up but supposedly otherwise fine.

So there you go, not a scam. Too bad I have no interest in MP-05 because they have been going for some bargain prices. If only I could get a deal like that on MP-10B :(

It's $179 for the safest bet at the moment for mp-10b or mandrake for a loose used one when it comes along.

Great price for a megaton mp but not really keen just for me to show one in gun mode.

[DaptoDog]

So it looks like our MP-09B seller has been pulled off ebay. Latest feedback says it was a cheap KO. There ends that sorry chapter...

[drifand]

So it looks like our MP-09B seller has been pulled off ebay. Latest feedback says it was a cheap KO. There ends that sorry chapter...

Would love to see it to know what we were expecting.

[DaptoDog]

Would love to see it to know what we were expecting.

Yes I'd say this breaks new ground for collectors. This was what I was originally concerned about when ordering but there were no known KO'S. Think I'd prefer the Santa Hats!

[drifand]

Yes I'd say this breaks new ground for collectors. This was what I was originally concerned about when ordering but there were no known KO'S. Think I'd prefer the Santa Hats!

they have almost perfected several mps so far.

[CBratron]

Anyone think the 30th Anniversary reissue announcement puts a new spin on this topic?

[Kapryiath]

not really, as the announced mp05 is supposed to have a new shiny deco, the mp05 i recieved was just a standard mp05 so i doubt they're production rejects/lunchtime specials

i'm still not convinced that the mp09b was a ko seems unlikely that we have 2 people who never recieved them and then 1 that recieved a ko and i can't find anyone else on other forums that are aware of the mold being ko'd usually by the time its hitting ebay theres announcements floating around the internet

[Trent]

not really, as the announced mp05 is supposed to have a new shiny deco, the mp05 i recieved was just a standard mp05 so i doubt they're production rejects/lunchtime specials

i'm still not convinced that the mp09b was a ko seems unlikely that we have 2 people who never recieved them and then 1 that recieved a ko and i can't find anyone else on other forums that are aware of the mold being ko'd usually by the time its hitting ebay theres announcements floating around the internet

I agree. Outside of this guy the Internet is not aware of a KO version. Maybe he just got a crappy toy?

[Trent]

On the back of me finding out the MP-05 listings were legitimate, I threw my hat in the ring for one of the MP-10b listings last night. Won it for $47 shipped so we'll see how it goes.

[Kapryiath]

the only ones i know of that were legitimate were from the seller lena81822 i imagine the others are scams, there's to many beign lsited at once imo

[drifand]

On the back of me finding out the MP-05 listings were legitimate, I threw my hat in the ring for one of the MP-10b listings last night. Won it for $47 shipped so we'll see how it goes.

Please let me know how it went. And recommend or not recommend the seller.

[Raider]

So I received a strange package today from somewhere in China. I haven't been able to link it to any of my purchases and was thinking it could have been my MP-09b that never showed.

And the contents of the package.... a Xmas Sweater! :p

Anyone else received a Red Xmas Sweater from any of these 'strange' eBay listings?

[Sky Shadow]

So I received a strange package today from somewhere in China. I haven't been able to link it to any of my purchases and was thinking it could have been my MP-09b that never showed.

And the contents of the package.... a Xmas Sweater! :p

Anyone else received a Red Xmas Sweater from any of these 'strange' eBay listings?

Looks like it's that time of year again! It's almost like they have a sense of humour or it's a biting satire against perceived Capitalist Christian countries. Oh dear.

[drifand]

Yup negative feedback for this seller. What a waste of time.

[Raider]

Yup negative feedback for this seller. What a waste of time.

I always thought it was going to be a long shot that this was legit. Thank goodness for Paypal Buyer Protection!

[drifand]

I always thought it was going to be a long shot that this was legit. Thank goodness for Paypal Buyer Protection!

Same here, is just a shame that its not even close.

[Trent]

So I received a strange package today from somewhere in China. I haven't been able to link it to any of my purchases and was thinking it could have been my MP-09b that never showed.

And the contents of the package.... a Xmas Sweater! :p

Anyone else received a Red Xmas Sweater from any of these 'strange' eBay listings?

Lol. We demand pics!!! :)

[Raider]

Haha I'll get something up soon I promise :p

[drifand]

Lol. We demand pics!!! :)

How was your mp-10b?

[Trent]

How was your mp-10b?

Still waiting :(

[Raider]

I'm going to wash this, twice, and wear it proudly at Xmas!

http://i473.photobucket.com/albums/rr100/Raiderxxii/Transformers/20141030_221317_zpsyqzmkzvg.jpg (http://s473.photobucket.com/user/Raiderxxii/media/Transformers/20141030_221317_zpsyqzmkzvg.jpg.html)

[Trent]

I'm going to wash this, twice, and wear it proudly at Xmas!

http://i473.photobucket.com/albums/rr100/Raiderxxii/Transformers/20141030_221317_zpsyqzmkzvg.jpg (http://s473.photobucket.com/user/Raiderxxii/media/Transformers/20141030_221317_zpsyqzmkzvg.jpg.html)

Be a bit hot in that this Christmas :p

[nexusnixx]

It's strange that they will still "give" you something after all eBay is gonna protect the buyer and the fees refunded. Why bother giving something when it's a scam? More out of pocket expense.

[Sky Shadow]

It's strange that they will still "give" you something after all eBay is gonna protect the buyer and the fees refunded. Why bother giving something when it's a scam? More out of pocket expense.

It's so the tracking says it's delivered, so you can't honestly say it never arrived, just that the item was not as described. Then you might have to send it back at your own cost to be refunded, blah blah blah. It's preying on that, the 45-day dispute window, and the fact that lots of people can't be arsed to deal with the effort of disputing it all.

[drifand]

Wow that is boring for $70

[Raider]

Wow that is boring for $70

Well in the end it didn't cost me a cent and I get a funny story from it so im all smiles :)

[Juggernaut]

It's so the tracking says it's delivered, so you can't honestly say it never arrived, just that the item was not as described. Then you might have to send it back at your own cost to be refunded, blah blah blah. It's preying on that, the 45-day dispute window, and the fact that lots of people can't be arsed to deal with the effort of disputing it all.

180 day dispute window now!

[deMoivreX]

I stumbled across this thread whilst searching for more information about masterpiece transformer auctions appearing on ebay.

I too had put in a bid for a MP10b from ebay user jan7710 as well as a MP09b from user xqun8811.

It appears jan7710 are now no longer be a registered user and has received 14 negative feedback scores.

All of my Ebay experiences up until now have usually been pretty good. I have to say I feel pretty disappointed that I'm escalating to a paypal resolution centre dispute. :mad:

Fingers crossed for a favorable outcome from the paypal resolution centre.

[Trent]

Yeah I won a 'MP-10b for $30 so I took a chance. Turns out its a scam.

[nexusnixx]

Yeah I won a 'MP-10b for $30 so I took a chance. Turns out its a scam.

ohhh no.... i am sure ebay rules!!!

[laproblematique]

I stumbled across this thread whilst searching for more information about masterpiece transformer auctions appearing on ebay.

I too had put in a bid for a MP10b from ebay user jan7710 as well as a MP09b from user xqun8811.

It appears jan7710 are now no longer be a registered user and has received 14 negative feedback scores.

All of my Ebay experiences up until now have usually been pretty good. I have to say I feel pretty disappointed that I'm escalating to a paypal resolution centre dispute. :mad:

Fingers crossed for a favorable outcome from the paypal resolution centre.

The old adage; if it's too good to be true, it probably is...

With the exception of the cheap MP-05's, do any of these cheap MP stories have a happy ending?

[snkeyz]

I bought a few of these figures on ebay, but the old saying too good to be true is spot on, I never received any of them and had to get a refund through paypal as they never arrived, so buyers beware

[Raider]

Did no one else receive the Xmas Sweater?

[drifand]

Did no one else receive the Xmas Sweater?

mine never came, I got refunded as the seller did not even attempt to resolve the problem.

[crankcase76]

seems to be a scam, have waited 5 weeks for item to turn up and nothing.....

so have lodged a PayPal claim, shame though as I really wanted this MP.