Jesse-Lee Posted August 19, 2020 Share Posted August 19, 2020 I haven't seen this before: https://www.ebay.com/itm/Amazing-Spider-Man-46-CGC-9-8-PREORDER-Peach-Momoko-Cover-B-Virgin-Variant/392908747961?hash=item5b7b2fb4b9%3Ag%3A6pkAAOSwUTdfNz74&LH_BIN=1 It's a bad photoshop, but it's advertising a preorder of a Peach Momoko ASM 46 in a CGC 9.8 for $15.99 (plus $10 shipping) from Hong Kong. It has to be an obvious bootleg for that price. Has anyone seen a bootleg in hand, and are they pretty easy to identify compared to the real thing? I buy on eBay often and I'd like to be aware so I can be more cautious in what I'm buying... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MatterEaterLad Posted August 19, 2020 Share Posted August 19, 2020 7 minutes ago, Jesse-Lee said: I haven't seen this before: https://www.ebay.com/itm/Amazing-Spider-Man-46-CGC-9-8-PREORDER-Peach-Momoko-Cover-B-Virgin-Variant/392908747961?hash=item5b7b2fb4b9%3Ag%3A6pkAAOSwUTdfNz74&LH_BIN=1 It's a bad photoshop, but it's advertising a preorder of a Peach Momoko ASM 46 in a CGC 9.8 for $15.99 (plus $10 shipping) from Hong Kong. It has to be an obvious bootleg for that price. Has anyone seen a bootleg in hand, and are they pretty easy to identify compared to the real thing? I buy on eBay often and I'd like to be aware so I can be more cautious in what I'm buying... Next WISH will be selling Tec 27s. Signed by Bob Kane! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bc Posted August 19, 2020 Share Posted August 19, 2020 It's coming from China, what could go wrong? -bc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keys_Collector Posted August 19, 2020 Share Posted August 19, 2020 Photoshops are typically done for pre-ordered books with guaranteed CGC grades. With that being said at this price AND being from that particular region, I expect that this is more than likely a scam account (there are plenty of them on eBay) that are looking to take peoples money for a preorder. I've heard rumors of bootleg CGC cases but haven't actually ever seen one. The Lions Den 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THE_BEYONDER Posted August 19, 2020 Share Posted August 19, 2020 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wombat Posted August 19, 2020 Share Posted August 19, 2020 I would think CGC would want to look into this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theCapraAegagrus Posted August 19, 2020 Share Posted August 19, 2020 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobotski Posted August 19, 2020 Share Posted August 19, 2020 Chinese Graders from China, LLC The Lions Den 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avi Posted August 19, 2020 Share Posted August 19, 2020 People use that template all the time for pre-ordered or soon to be released books that will be graded. The image should not be an issue, the seller and reviews might be of concern. Keys_Collector and Krismusic 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkOw Posted August 19, 2020 Share Posted August 19, 2020 45 minutes ago, bobotski said: Chinese Graders from China, LLC You win the internet for the day Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jesse-Lee Posted August 19, 2020 Author Share Posted August 19, 2020 10 minutes ago, Avi said: People use that template all the time for pre-ordered or soon to be released books that will be graded. The image should not be an issue, the seller and reviews might be of concern. Yeah, I guess I was less concerned about the image considering it's a pre-order, but the price is way wrong. It's pre-ordering for more than $20 raw based on recent eBay sales... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cool & Collected Posted August 19, 2020 Share Posted August 19, 2020 I was thinking... Chinese Guaranty Company, LLC I agree with the comments above... I've seen the "template" used all the time so my main concern is to just make sure you check the seller reputation The Lions Den 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobotski Posted August 19, 2020 Share Posted August 19, 2020 Maybe if the seller bumped up the price to around $50 (or at least to completely cover all fees) there would be reduced doubt. Having said that (and this is my personal opinion), I still wouldn't buy any slabbed books from China/Hongkong from seller with no CGC proven sales record. Chinese Graders from China... reminded me of American Dodgeball Association of America Keys_Collector 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeffro. Posted August 19, 2020 Share Posted August 19, 2020 3 hours ago, bc said: It's coming from China, what could go wrong? -bc Free packs of seeds with every slab!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Comicshows Posted August 19, 2020 Share Posted August 19, 2020 Chinese fortune Graded Cookie. Crack it open and the little white slip inside will have graders notes. Along with a saying from Confucius. Keys_Collector 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bc Posted August 19, 2020 Share Posted August 19, 2020 31 minutes ago, Drunken Android said: Free packs of seeds with in every slab!!! -bc bababooey 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aqn83 Posted August 19, 2020 Share Posted August 19, 2020 18 minutes ago, bc said: -bc Probably not as funny as you thought it was. Will96, eee91 and mysterymachine 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ADAMANTIUM Posted August 19, 2020 Share Posted August 19, 2020 Does no one take issue that web is coming out the back end? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buzzetta Posted August 19, 2020 Share Posted August 19, 2020 (edited) Wasn't there a guy here who ordered some comic from China and received a pair of sunglasses instead? Edited August 19, 2020 by Buzzetta Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ADAMANTIUM Posted August 19, 2020 Share Posted August 19, 2020 And go get yourself some cheap sunglasses The Lions Den 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...