I purchased 2 pencils on Buyee. One was labeled as a Tombow and it appealed to me so I bought it ¥3000. Yesterday (even though I decided I’m not buying anymore for a while) I saw the next pencil purchase and it spoke to me though it was labeled as a Pilot Sakura. I decided to take a chance ¥3500 but because the sticker seemed off I was reluctant at first but what do I know?
I’m consistent in what grabs my attention at least.
Then after totaling my package value before asking for consolidation when it comes in because it needs to stay under $800 value I saw the resemblance.
The “full sticker” one we will call it definitely doesn’t say Tombow on it and the grip is different but I noticed after looking deeper how obvious the one sticker shows that it’s cut in half.
Has anyone seen fake stickers? I figure I’d be naive to think someone wouldn’t do this but it never really crossed my mind. If I were to fake a sticker I would at least pick one that looks appropriate but again what do I know?
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The first one is probably a Sakura Create or Slide Sharp. Usually 1000 yen.
Second is a Tombow Create sharp. 1000 yen tier from the slotted clip and mid-ring.
In both cases, the seals look to be faded PILOT price stickers. i.e. not authentic.
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I remember seeing this on mercari, and the one above is clearly a Sakura. I or someone should have reported this seller for not being honest.
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How does one go about reporting on buyee or zenmarket?
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Well, I have neither of those pencils so I’m not really unhappy.
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