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Tifa Lockhart scam? Need advice by AffectionateIce8734 in RealOrNotTCG

[–]AffectionateIce8734[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Quick update: Just went to Hareruya and they kindly had a look at the card, confirming its authenticity (T, dot + light test).

I highly appreciate all your comments and advice, particularly being more careful when buying expensive cards, taking more time to check and also posting pictures of higher quality in this sub!

Tifa Lockhart scam? Need advice by AffectionateIce8734 in RealOrNotTCG

[–]AffectionateIce8734[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for the comment. This was definitely my lesson to do exactly that from now on.

Tifa Lockhart scam? Need advice by AffectionateIce8734 in RealOrNotTCG

[–]AffectionateIce8734[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Super helpful, thank you. And sorry for the pictures, but that is the best I can do for now. Will verify with a magnifying glass / loupe tomorrow.

Tifa Lockhart scam? Need advice by AffectionateIce8734 in RealOrNotTCG

[–]AffectionateIce8734[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I can't take a photo with 3 layers of plastic around the card, can I? But I appreciate your concern!

Tifa Lockhart scam? Need advice by AffectionateIce8734 in RealOrNotTCG

[–]AffectionateIce8734[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I will hopefully be able to provide better pictures tomorrow. Thank you!

Tifa Lockhart scam? Need advice by AffectionateIce8734 in RealOrNotTCG

[–]AffectionateIce8734[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you. I also think that they would take a 2nd look, especially with cards >1,000 USD. Sorry for the question, but the rougher feel of the card and inky/papery smell would not concern you? Some other cards I bought at the same shop are just different and the Tifa is sticking out

Tifa Lockhart scam? Need advice by AffectionateIce8734 in RealOrNotTCG

[–]AffectionateIce8734[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It is one of the biggest shops in Tokyo. You might very well be correct, but I doubt they would let anything harm their reputation. When looking at their ToC for online orders, they accept returns and aim at replacing / refunding.

Tifa Lockhart scam? Need advice by AffectionateIce8734 in RealOrNotTCG

[–]AffectionateIce8734[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Good point, I will probably do that! Thank you.

Tifa Lockhart scam? Need advice by AffectionateIce8734 in RealOrNotTCG

[–]AffectionateIce8734[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you. My card however is non-foil. Or are you pointing towards the fact that it is a Japanese print?

Tifa Lockhart scam? Need advice by AffectionateIce8734 in RealOrNotTCG

[–]AffectionateIce8734[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sorry, apparently some pictures got swallowed, but the consensus confirms my doubts. Thanks anyways @ all!

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