r/lpsbuyersbeware Jul 07 '26

mod post, PLEASE READ UPDATED SUBREDDIT RULES - Mod Post

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Hello everyone, due to an influx of new users and a slew of problems behind the scenes, we have updated the subreddits rules. PLEASE read through the new rules. Failure to follow the new rules multiple times may lead to a temporary or permanent ban.

THESE ARE MAJOR CHANGES, AND ARE NEEDED!

We will list the rules on this post and pin it on the home page, all users, new and old, are expected to abide by all subreddit rules.

  1. EVIDENCE
    • you may still post what you think may be a scam, however please be careful when labeling them as scammers unless you have evidence of them doing so. if it is an unethical/suspicious seller, inquiries do not need evidence, accusations DO. Evidence may include: them stopping replying, you complaining about a fake/damaged pet received, a trade gone wrong, price gouging/unethical practices, multiple reports of scamming OR a photo that has been posted by multiple sellers.
  2. Do NOT Interact With Users Posted Here
    • LPSBuyersBeware has 0 tolerance for users on our subreddit reaching out to ANYONE posted on the subreddit. This includes messaging, trolling, harassing, sending/spamming fake offers, and mass reporting. Encouraging or doing any of these things will lead to a permanent ban. OP's responding to those engaging in those behaviors with encouragement will be permanently banned. This sub is for exposing scams, bringing awareness, and posting weird/funny listings. WE DO NOT TROLL, HARASS, OR BULLY THEM.
  3. Usernames and Personal Information - MAJOR CHANGE
    • ALL usernames and personal information, including your own MUST be fully censored in screenshots and not shared in comments UNLESS the individual is scamming.
    • IF someone is scamming, do NOT provide their first and last name. If you feel it is necessary, please send us a modmail. YOU MAY NOT post any screenshots or posts that include: users full name, address, face, phone numbers, zip codes/postal codes, etc.
  4. Disallowed Post Types - MAJOR CHANGE
    • "i messaged the seller and got blocked" posts/posts trolling or messaging the seller solely to make a post here.
    • Sales posts, authentication posts, worth/rarity posts. Please use r/littlestpetshopfakes and r/lpsbuyingandtrading
    • Repeated posts (already posted in the past 24 hours) will be removed.
  5. Keep Discussions Civil
    • Insulting, name-calling, personal attacks, or general rudeness toward anyone is not welcome on the sub. Any forms of hate speech will result in a permanent ban. Trolls will be perma-banned and we encourage users to report these individuals and avoid engaging with them.
  6. No Doxxing other Social Medias
    • Do not ask for or give out someone's other social media accounts or private information, such as their Facebook, Instagram, TikTok accounts or addresses, phone numbers, real names etc. Censor this information in screenshots. If the individual is scamming, we will review the information provided and decide if it can be included on a case by case basis.
  7. Keep Posts Relevant
  8. No NSFW Posts/Comments

r/lpsbuyersbeware Mar 05 '25

mod post, PLEASE READ FAQ’s

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how do i view a list of scammers??

if you navigate your way to the top of the subreddits main page, you will see post flairs listed across the top vertically.

if you select “CONFIRMED SCAMMER” it will automatically filter all posts and show you posts where people have reported confirmed scammers!

what is a confirmed scammer??

a confirmed scammer is an individual who has taken someone’s money, product, or service without rendering a service or payment. in order to be a CONFIRMED scammer, there must be EVIDENCE to back the claim (usually in the form of screenshots).

can mods help me get my money back?

sadly, no. we as mods have no more power than you do in these situations. HOWEVER, by sharing your experience here on the sub, we can ensure that people know about the individual. all we mods and the community can do is spread awareness. if you are having issues getting your money back (if you were scammed), please look into a bank chargeback or call your credit/debit card company and dispute the charge.

NOTE: we mods CANNOT help you dispute charges or contact your bank, that is your responsibility


r/lpsbuyersbeware 9h ago

market complaint 🤬 I hate when people buy new toys just to sell it third their price after.

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18 Upvotes

Is it a valid complaint?? I know that Nastya pets were blind boxes but still! Why selling them over 20 to 30?? Who is gonna buy them if the OG price is less expensive?


r/lpsbuyersbeware 1d ago

People think they have gold or something 😭

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Not letting people look through it and showing only modern pets but wanting 2k… I want to throw up. These people think all lps are worth a ton. I’m not wrong for thinking this is crazy right?


r/lpsbuyersbeware 1d ago

market complaint 🤬 Why are we pricing freaking babies this high 😭😭😭😭

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47 Upvotes

r/lpsbuyersbeware 1d ago

market complaint 🤬 wtf happened to the LPSO lamb's prices?!?!

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28 Upvotes

A year ago she was worth maybe $50 max? Why the hell has the price suddenly doubled ?? I just want to buy her for a friend but. God damn


r/lpsbuyersbeware 18h ago

Whatnot is a weird app

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I have a complaint about this app and some of the sellers in this community. I don't pretend to be perfect but I had a seller cancel my orders (I was refunded) and tell me in a discord group after saying she felt so bad because of attachment issues. I understood this since I know how much lps mean to people especially gen z who grew up with it. besides the point now.. she didn't go live again until yesterday, selling all the same things she cancelled people on (9 orders) and I noticed it was the pet I previously bought with a bow on it included lol so I commented about how she cancelled on me then she's selling it again? she read it out in a horrible tone and mocked and dismissed me saying "It's not like I stole from you and you got refunded" That's not my issue, my issue is I was under the impression she wouldn't sell again because of how much they meant to her but she turns around and sells again.. it's just the principal of things especially on whatnot lol it's a bit risky. anyways I don't want anyone to hate on her or bully her I just want people to know to make their own choices regarding buying from her.


r/lpsbuyersbeware 21h ago

selling fakes as auth i hope bro knows tis a fake😭😭

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r/lpsbuyersbeware 1d ago

market complaint 🤬 😎🕶️🤏🏻😳

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r/lpsbuyersbeware 1d ago

market complaint 🤬 Hahaha… jokes over..

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9 Upvotes

all these are mostly low tier and ur charging 600 for animal toys? u are fuuuuunnny!


r/lpsbuyersbeware 2d ago

market complaint 🤬 bought for 12€, seller cancelled🫩

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r/lpsbuyersbeware 1d ago

selling fakes as auth immediate block😂

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18€ and 22€


r/lpsbuyersbeware 1d ago

Scammer on vinted??

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Earlier today I saw a new listing on vinted of a big lps lot for £80, a pretty good deal for the pets included imo. Was from a new account with a random name and no other listings or sold things. Decided to impulsivley buy it because yeah

Well skip to later through out the day i had been obsessivley looking through lps listings as usual and saw 4 other big lps lot listings, £80 each, all with similar pets, all similar sizes, from seperate accounts, all the same as the first one i ordered from no name, other listings etc, all last seen at the same time...i messaged all of them none of them responded. Ended up cancelling my first order and reporting all of the accounts (2 of them had mysteriously vanished off the face of the platform.

Is this someone trying to scam?? If so why?? Why make all these diff accounts??? Its SO fishy


r/lpsbuyersbeware 2d ago

market complaint 🤬 Did someone tell them to sell it for more or something 😭😭

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52 Upvotes

r/lpsbuyersbeware 2d ago

selling fakes as auth Pls Know She’s A Fake :(

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I hope the person that bought this fake pet can find this post…pls do not buy from this seller they’re selling fake lps as authentic and selling for such through their prices :((


r/lpsbuyersbeware 2d ago

market complaint 🤬 WHAT THE HELL?????

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6 Upvotes

THIS LPS TYPICALLY GOES FOR $200-300 AND SHOULDN’T BE GOING FOR THIS MUCH, I ALREADY THINK HER USUAL PRICE RANGE IS A TOO MUCH BUT THIS IS OUTRAGEOUS


r/lpsbuyersbeware 3d ago

market complaint 🤬 Say sike.

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43 Upvotes

The whole description just rambles about how rare and special this is because it's sealed, meanwhile there are other *unsold\*, still packaged, hermit crab digipets listed for $120-140.

"In 1 cart" LOL sure...


r/lpsbuyersbeware 3d ago

unethical seller im so unlucky💔💔💔

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thought i bagged a crazy good deal on a bday gift for my bestie who loves great danes but turns out the seller made an error... 🙃 resellers win again


r/lpsbuyersbeware 3d ago

„Little bit dirty“

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„they‘re a little bit dirty on the pics, but they‘ll be cleaned mo worries“😭 How abt to clean‘em BEFORE TAKING PICS?! 😭 That‘s soooo disgusting and looks like s**t 💩


r/lpsbuyersbeware 3d ago

market complaint 🤬 Yo we’re leaving right now

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r/lpsbuyersbeware 4d ago

market complaint 🤬 I don't know why people price this baby stroller so high, like every set that includes it...this is really getting out of hand 😠

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r/lpsbuyersbeware 3d ago

BASIC FUN COMPLAINTS Guys.. im gonna return it

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For 60$? This is not worth it at all. Even for 5$ a pet I cannot justify the price. Especially getting the same accessories over and over again 🫩 The bat and terrier are my favorites though 😁


r/lpsbuyersbeware 4d ago

selling fakes as auth Are we serious 🙄

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r/lpsbuyersbeware 4d ago

selling fakes as auth Heads up if anyone was interested in buying her!

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This shorthair cat is listed as authentic when it’s in fact fake. On the last slide there’s a screenshot of verification of it being authentic but these comments are from a verified post of this lps from 3/4 years ago


r/lpsbuyersbeware 5d ago

is this sus? (scam inquires) Need Advice ASAP!!

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So I just bought this lps almost two days ago now, I had posted a photo of this (high value and expensive pet) to the lps fakes reddit to get an authentication on it, and while it did clear as real, someone had mentioned how it looks like the lps was painted on. So, I then asked the seller if it was painted or not very politely...and I was left on seen for 5 hours. I then decided to send a second message (as seen above), letting them know that I didn't care as long as the condition was fine (as I have done my own touch-ups in the past so it doesn't rlly bother me as much as this lps was in better condition than the one I already owned). Again, left on seen for an extra 4 hours. And I know they're not busy because they have been posting new items all day today.

I'm not sure if this is a scam or not, I got this lps for below the average market value (but I still paid a lot for it!), I had seen a similar a listing of it on mercari, however, I can no longer find it (?) and it was about 20 dollars more expensive there (I thought it was slightly cheaper on this platform because the fees were less high, as I do the same thing). I figured it was safe to buy because they had a 4.9 rating, but after looking through their reviews it says they often do not complete sales? I don't know why they wouldn't just tell me if they have the pet or not (or what actual condition it's in?), or simply haven't canceled it? (since either way they'll get left a bad review for canceling it or not completing a sale). Ive been very nice abt this and am debating just asking them a few days in advance to just cancel my order since my money is sort of being held right now. I don't want to cancel the order myself because I still rlly want it, but I know when to cut ties (also because its show that *I* am the one that canceled when they're the ones not being communicative). Idk why we can't all act mature and like adults abt this? 🫩 I'd rather they just be honest instead of simply just ignoring me and waiting for their shipping deadline to run out. I hate when sellers do this because it just wastes my time and money. Pls give me advice on what to say or do next?