Sometimes when you are purchasing cards you come across a deal to good to be true or perhaps just a little bit cheaper than usual. During the transaction something may not seem right, trust your gut instinct in these situations. You can never be too safe, not buying is always better than losing. You may notice an old timestamp or different backgrounds, maybe the card just don’t shine like its supposed to. While none of these situations alone is enough to call it off they are red flags. In a situation like this you are always best asking for enough proof to satisfy you. For instance the timestamp is a month old, “Hey bud can you send a few of these cards with an updated timestamp.” The usual response is “Sure, ill do it when I get a minute.” If they refuse or make continuous excuses then the trade is over.
In some scenarios you can take more of a risk with certain attributes. For example, a card is being posted as real on eBay, the images are blurry but you chance it. It arrives and with no question its fake, so what do I do now? Now while it does take some effort to receive a refund, its fairly straight forward. Id like to encourage anybody to try and give the seller the opportunity to fix the situation. If the seller does not give you the response you were after then ask eBay to step in. For clarity the ideal offer is a full refund with no demand for the card back. If you are feeling generous, returning the card should be your option and not a forced choice. PayPal and eBay both run guarantees to protect your purchases, as long as you are reasonable with your request they are on your side. For instance it arrives and it fell out its sleeve, however no damage has occurred. The nice thing would be to let the seller know the situation to do better next time. Demanding refunds or money off for situations like this is a sure way to a bad reputation.
In summary, don’t take chances. Get your clarity. Pay by guaranteed means. Always provide a positive experience both buying and selling,