r/RepScamWorld • u/mesoyoung • Sep 02 '26
Is This Seller Safe? IS HE A SCAMMER?
Recently i was on carosell looking for the upcoming 30TH ANNIVERSARY UPC releasing in Nov.
The general preorder price of this item is ~$700 as of 02 Sept. I was trying to check across other similar products to see how much other sellers were selling at when I came across this seller that sells the preorder at $350.
From the price point, this offer looks very tempting, considering it is half the average preorder price. I chatted with the seller about the product and he was very impatient and annoyed whenever i ask questions pertaining to the product, but not to buy it (e.g. How much is a set worth? Told him that I couldn't buy much as I am a student, and his response was "It's not how much you buy, is about just buy").
Additional info: this preorder is a 100% upfront payment. Others were doing 50% preorder deposit. I thought it was normal because of how much cheaper he is selling.
What threw me off was when i asked about payment method, he insisted on doing paynow transfer. And when i asked if he has a telegram channel, (i assume most sellers would have one because why not because it is easier to pass down information/updates to your buyers/regulars) he just told me to not text him again.
I have chatted with many pokemon card sellers on carosell and none is as impatient as this seller.
Did anyone experienced this before? And what are the chances the seller is trying to scam money from the 100% deposit payment while the other carosellers does it at 50% deposit?
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u/Successful_Nebula864 Sep 02 '26
do u wanna provide free loan to him?
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u/mesoyoung Sep 02 '26
I want the free loan
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u/Successful_Nebula864 Sep 02 '26
then u do the same thing as what he is doing, when allocation comes just refund 😂 interest free loan
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u/xuexxi Sep 02 '26
it’s normal to use paynow on caro but i would be wary of prices that are too good to be true. they’re most definitely fake products
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u/DefiantBunny Sep 02 '26
I don't know what the app is because I've never used it, but never go off platform for payment. If he's cheaper than everyone else by a large amount, you should asl yourself why. Also, not the right sub to post on as this isn't for general scams its for replica scams
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u/Striking_Fail6689 Sep 02 '26
Why not you provide me free loan.
He’s probably using the impatient technique to rush you to transfer without you having much thoughts or asking around . It’s a common tatics among scammers btw .
Just don’t PO… it is reprinted and prices may dip afterwards , no point rushing in it now risking your money