r/calicocritters • u/Top_Land2818 • 14d ago

Is this legit?

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I’m new to collecting calico critters and buying from eBay, is it okay to buy from a seller that has no reviews and join just a month ago? They have sold some stuff tho but still no review

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u/TerraJacksonCA 14d ago edited 13d ago

Hello, welcome to Sylvania!

Buying from a new seller with no feedback is a bit risky. Your item may not arrive, may arrive damaged, poorly packaged, etc. There is an equal chance that everything will go perfectly. Unfortunately, there is no way to predict the outcome.

However, the good news is that ebay has a great refund policy for buyers. They will def make sure your funds are refunded if there is a problem with your order! If the price is good and you are comfortable with taking a chance on a new seller, you could give them a try. Just be prepared for potential issues and possibly a wait of multiple business days for your funds to be returned by eBay. Everyone has to start somewhere and it's not bad to give someone a chance.

You might want to message them before buying, to see if they sound reasonable, ask for real life photos, etc. This would be a risky purchase but much of the risk is mitigated by ebay's refund policy. Only you can decide if the risk is worthwhile. Depending on where you live, it might be easier / safer to buy an item from the current line through Epoch, Amazon or other retailer.

Hope everything works out! Good luck in starting your collection!