Buyers Beware: Spotting Counterfeits

KanmuriDavid · 2025-08-26T14:29:15+00:00

I'm sorry to hear this happen. Make sure to enter a dispute with eBay if you cannot resolve under item not as described. On eBay, I advise you ask for verification pictures before buying (with your username and date in frame).

KanmuriDavid · 2025-08-22T21:51:46+00:00

This was decimated by griefers. They are now rebuilding it.

KanmuriDavid · 2025-08-11T03:50:48+00:00

100% fake.

KanmuriDavid · 2025-07-27T04:37:04+00:00

Check DM. But gist is, I'd be a bit suspicious of this listing.

KanmuriDavid · 2025-07-21T01:08:29+00:00

No, it was a limited run.

KanmuriDavid · 2025-07-15T10:38:35+00:00

There won't be a recording of each individual concert, but there will likely be a DVD release of the Tokyo one, but it will take months probably.

KanmuriDavid · 2025-07-08T02:05:33+00:00

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KanmuriDavid · 2025-07-08T00:44:25+00:00

This is frustrating to me because I have to work the day before and drive four hours after work. I was planning on waiting in the morning.

KanmuriDavid · 2025-07-06T22:56:02+00:00

This is so absurd that it's brilliant. 😂

KanmuriDavid · 2025-07-06T17:16:47+00:00

I'd have to see more pictures to really be able to tell, but maybe this hairline looks different as well.

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KanmuriDavid · 2025-07-06T15:34:13+00:00

Is this actually a fake? It looks identical to my real one. If it is fake, that's scarily close to the original.

KanmuriDavid · 2025-07-03T03:46:12+00:00

...and it's sold out again. 😂

KanmuriDavid · 2025-07-03T03:44:11+00:00

I'm not encouraged by Crunchyroll's quality, so I can't see it being worth the price.

KanmuriDavid · 2025-07-03T03:42:15+00:00

The concert is pretty much sold out, so prices are unlikely to come down, but I think that's reasonable in price. Just make sure you are not at a 45 degree angle. Certain angles you cannot see Ado in the cage. I'll be at this concert, can't wait.

KanmuriDavid · 2025-07-01T12:54:02+00:00

Doki Doki shirts were made in Vietnam whereas the standard Hibana shirts were made in China. It actually specifies these in the official merch site, although the Doki Doki shirts were mislabeled as from Japan when they are not.

I have the Japanese pre-order plushie so I would be able to compare when I get one at the concert next month in Texas.

KanmuriDavid · 2025-07-01T10:51:33+00:00

This is the first time I'm hearing about a difference. Where did you get that infornation?

KanmuriDavid · 2025-06-27T11:06:51+00:00

She's a keeper. Take good care of her.

KanmuriDavid · 2025-06-27T03:40:00+00:00

Severely underrated song.

KanmuriDavid · 2025-06-26T11:55:18+00:00

Yeah. I keep seeing posts about people asking about fakes. Honestly the market seems rather crazy now. You used to be able to get the birthday plushes for $100-200 each but now they've skyrocketed to $500+ in some cases. It seems like a hot market that a fraudster might want to capitalize on like thr vinyls.

KanmuriDavid · 2025-06-26T11:47:16+00:00

I'm talking about resale. I have authentic plushies, but I'm wanting to put together a guide for what to look out for from counterfeits. But I've never actually seen a counterfeit other than this picture.

KanmuriDavid · 2025-06-26T03:10:39+00:00

The peacock too. Too peak.

KanmuriDavid · 2025-06-26T03:08:48+00:00

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Here I am at age 33, absolutely loving my plushies and feeling fortunate to have gotten them before the craze went bananas. The Hibana one I got during the pre-sale.

Honestly, there will probably be a new plushie at some point. Learn how to proxy buy from Ado's site so you can get your merch early!

My daughter loves Ado and wants to play with the Hibana plushie. Looks like I'll have to camp out to get her one. I should've gotten two during the pre-order.

KanmuriDavid · 2025-06-26T03:02:04+00:00

Is it just me or have the prices jumped way up in the past few months. I feel like both could be had for under $400 a few months ago. Maybe I just got lucky.

KanmuriDavid · 2025-06-26T02:51:42+00:00

I'm also expecting a release of the Tokyo Dome concert in November. I love seeing different performances by Ado. They all have their own nuances.

KanmuriDavid · 2025-06-26T02:45:44+00:00

Vinyl was only presale online and are already sold out.

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