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Originally Posted by Cosmic_Link
Are we talking about this guy? 
Have been keeping an eye on these dodgy "steelbooks" and it's sad to see how much they are selling for and how many unsuspecting people are buying these.  I already know what the answer is and have messaged him and called him out on it as well as reported all of his listings. He has sent me message with an image of an original steelbook open with the steelbook branding and has assured me that it is genuine. Obviously it's not and I have no intention of purchasing from him and am just wasting his time. I have requested a photo of said steelbook next to today's newspaper. Let's see if he's willing to play.  Without any prompt from me he's already offered to drop the price to €90.  This is a photo that he has sent me which should be enough to "Verify" that what he is selling is genuine, so if people are buying steelbooks online, be forever vigilant. 
This is the listing that I've been querying.
The fact that all of his listings state "Without Guarantee & Return !!! PRIVATE SALE" should also throw red flags.  |
The last part about no guarantee & return is pretty normal. At least here in germany. Basically every private seller puts it into their listing. (doesn't do jack, but everyone thinks it's better to do so)
But the Steelbook is obviously fake. If you look at the Tlou listing, the 5th picture shows the inlay and it reads "Fantasybok". And lowering the price without you having asked for it is definetly a red flag. So yeah, he is trying to trick you.
Good thing you noticed his crap!