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    • rokubato
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      Say guys, I wanna get Scultures Nightmare Luffy, and I found a few on ebay.
      Are there any bootlegs of it I should watch out for? I saw some for a pretty cheap price.. form china:

      http://www.ebay.com/itm/Anime-One-Piece-Monkey-D-Luffy-Nightmare-Statue-Toy-Figure-Doll-New-in-Box-/251720719789?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3a9bb95dad
      http://www.ebay.com/itm/ANIME-ONE-PIECE-Colosseum-NIGHTMARE-LUFFY-13cm-5-Figure-Figurine-New-in-Box-/251716979344?pt=AU_AnimationArt&hash=item3a9b804a90

      Some of them says "Chinese Version"

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        @rokubato:

        Say guys, I wanna get Scultures Nightmare Luffy, and I found a few on ebay.
        Are there any bootlegs of it I should watch out for? I saw some for a pretty cheap price.. form china:

        http://www.ebay.com/itm/Anime-One-Piece-Monkey-D-Luffy-Nightmare-Statue-Toy-Figure-Doll-New-in-Box-/251720719789?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3a9bb95dad
        http://www.ebay.com/itm/ANIME-ONE-PIECE-Colosseum-NIGHTMARE-LUFFY-13cm-5-Figure-Figurine-New-in-Box-/251716979344?pt=AU_AnimationArt&hash=item3a9b804a90

        Some of them says "Chinese Version"

        Both lots you linked say CHINESE version, which means it's a bootleg.
        Look for an auction where it will state it's made by BANPRESTO. By Ebay's law sellers can't state it was made by certain manufacturer if it wasn't, otherwise they'll get banned.

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          Thanks a lot!
          I wonder if I should just wait a year or so, as I'm moving to Japan. I just might get it then

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            Well this is the response I received from PalPal:

            "Thank you for contacting PayPal.

            To be eligible for PayPal Purchase Protection, you must file your dispute within the timeframe noted in the transaction details. If you submit The dispute after the dateline, it will automatically close. We regret any confusion in this matter.

            We value your business and regret that you have had this experience.

            Please let us know if you require any further assistance."

            So that's the end of that for me I think. No great loss though.

            SAILING AGAIN FOR THE NEW WORLD

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              @Conte_Zoro:

              i live in italy, could you please give me an idea of how much the shipping will cost for the two items? i saw the prices on your site but since i live far away would be great to know the total price^^

              I can't guesstimate the cost of shipping on pre-order items. If I guess wrong that looks really bad on me. Please understand.
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              Well this is the response I received from PalPal:

              "Thank you for contacting PayPal.

              To be eligible for PayPal Purchase Protection, you must file your dispute within the timeframe noted in the transaction details. If you submit The dispute after the dateline, it will automatically close. We regret any confusion in this matter.

              We value your business and regret that you have had this experience.

              Please let us know if you require any further assistance."

              So that's the end of that for me I think. No great loss though.

              You should call them instead of e-mail. Of course they are going to copy/paste a script response when you email, that's easier than actually addressing the issue and they can sleep comfortably knowing they've 'done their job'; you have to call in, explain the situation about PayPal closing both of his accounts for fraudulent activity and let them know that you are aware that other people have been refunded even though the the 45 days window had closed. Ask for a supervisor while you're at it, I never get anywhere with the base level customer service grunts either.

              Seriously guys, don't take "no" for an answer so easily. It took me over a month to get the banner taken down off his website because both he and his web host were being difficult about it. Do not relent, it's your fucking money! $40 down the drain equates to 4 hours of burger flipping here in the states. I'd be pretty pissed off knowing I wasted half a day at work. I don't know about you guys, but I work hard for every penny I earn and I'd be damned if I let some thief run off with it because some minimum wage customer service rep doesn't feel like looking into the issue.

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                i understand about the shipment, thanks anyway ^^
                however it's not that we give up easily on money. In my case i tried only one time with an email but the other 2 times i used the telephone to contact paypal. Sadly you speak with operators that..to say it clearly..only want to get rid of you as soon as possible and avoiding every kinf of problem. The operators i spoke with tried to shut up me with the 45 day rule and when i tried to be more insistent (speaking about other cases and people who actually get a refund) they said only "thats not possible/paypal policy/45 days time limit" and other stuffs like this. My best result has been to persuade an employeer to write to a superior but 1) she said "don't expect anything i'll do it but i know it will be unuseful" 2) i can't know if she actually did it.
                i'm really angry to lose 160$ but the enemy is invisibe and have played well his cards….

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                  @Conte_Zoro:

                  i understand about the shipment, thanks anyway ^^
                  however it's not that we give up easily on money. In my case i tried only one time with an email but the other 2 times i used the telephone to contact paypal. Sadly you speak with operators that..to say it clearly..only want to get rid of you as soon as possible and avoiding every kinf of problem. The operators i spoke with tried to shut up me with the 45 day rule and when i tried to be more insistent (speaking about other cases and people who actually get a refund) they said only "thats not possible/paypal policy/45 days time limit" and other stuffs like this. My best result has been to persuade an employeer to write to a superior but 1) she said "don't expect anything i'll do it but i know it will be unuseful" 2) i can't know if she actually did it.
                  i'm really angry to lose 160$ but the enemy is invisibe and have played well his cards….

                  Call again and ask to talk directly to the superior, I don't know what else you could do. When they forwarded my request to the superior I had to wait some minutes on the phone and they told me immediately my request was accepted.

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                    I made purchases under my account along with my Dad and boyfriend's account and was able to get a refund easily even though most purchases were over the 45 day mark. I just mentioned the word "fraud" a lot and that seemed to do the trick.

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                      He just posted a new pre-order: http://thegrandlineshop.com/product/figuarts-zero-one-piece-koala-preorder/

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                        Just doesn't give up does he? I wonder how since Paypal are aware of both of his paypal accounts and have flagged them

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                          Ordered a Law from them probably the beginning of November or the end of October. Shouldvd just KNOWN. Ugh.

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                            soooo this shop iz no good?

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                              @Monkey:

                              soooo this shop iz no good?

                              Yeap, it's a dud.
                              Used to be good, but got way too caught up in limbo somewhere.

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                                Shooottt….thx for the warning guys

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                                  I pre-ordered the new Ace figure and didn't do my research extensively enough (i did some quick Google searches and did find comments along these lines but also from people supporting the site and never had any problems), was enticed by how low the site was selling it for.

                                  Found this thread on here, got REALLY concerned, and decided to shoot an email asking when he would be planning on shipping out the figure, since that was never detailed to me.

                                  The very next day, I got a notification from Paypal that I had been refunded the pre-order deposit costs. This is probably a warning sign that the site is no longer capable of handling any new orders, but I'm just glad I got my money back without any extensive hassle, and happily placed an order with Kolektakon instead 🙂

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                                    You can count me among those foolish enough to order something from this guy. Pre-ordered the Becca p.o.p. but it's been in shipping purgatory ever since I mailed him asking if he had even sent it, which he hadn't.
                                    I had ordered one previous item from him so I had no reason to suspect him to do something like this. Don't really care about the money, more annoyed that I'm not ever seeing that figurine unless they magically decide to reprint it (hah) so I can order it from somewhere else.

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                                      @Spah:

                                      You can count me among those foolish enough to order something from this guy. Pre-ordered the Becca p.o.p. but it's been in shipping purgatory ever since I mailed him asking if he had even sent it, which he hadn't.
                                      I had ordered one previous item from him so I had no reason to suspect him to do something like this. Don't really care about the money, more annoyed that I'm not ever seeing that figurine unless they magically decide to reprint it (hah) so I can order it from somewhere else.

                                      I wouldn't worry about availability of POPs in the market if I were you. You might even find one cheaper on Manda if you wait it out a bit. Such is the second-hand market for POPs these days, it's not even worth the effort to pre-order anything anymore.

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                                        I wouldn't worry about availability of POPs in the market if I were you. You might even find one cheaper on Manda if you wait it out a bit. Such is the second-hand market for POPs these days, it's not even worth the effort to pre-order anything anymore.

                                        Manda? what is that?

                                        not worth it to PO anymore? becauseeee??

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                                          Manda? what is that?

                                          not worth it to PO anymore? becauseeee??

                                          Mandarake, a shop that deals exclusively (to my knowledge) with preowned products. It's where I get most of my figs nowadays.

                                          Because the price usually drops significantly in the aftermarket. Not worth dropping near full price when it'll bargain bin later. However, some figs will rise in price though, like Fujitora and Rebecca did. You'll have to be savvy enough to know what to PO and what to skip.

                                          3DS Friend Code 1693-2056-2994

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                                            Well, it's true for some mass producted figures but not for .everything, limited are growing prices recently…
                                            If you want a Cavendish, it will cost you nothing less than 14000 Yen.

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                                              wow
                                              I thought alll figures will go up , but turns out no, eh?!

                                              how is madarake shipping to north america?

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                                                @Monkey:

                                                wow
                                                I thought alll figures will go up , but turns out no, eh?!

                                                how is madarake shipping to north america?

                                                You can order through their mail order website. They ship international and the shipping rate depends on a) what you choose and b) what the size/weight of the product permits.

                                                One thing to be wary though it nothing is a guarantee. A lot of the products are store front items, so if someone walks off the street and buys your figure at the same time you order it online then you'd be told it's sold out and the order cancelled.

                                                This is happened to me soo many times now I've lost count so I just have to stalk the site everyday!!

                                                SAILING AGAIN FOR THE NEW WORLD

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                                                  sweet…stalk the site everyday, noted

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                                                    Grandline Shop is down ?? Argh….....u_u

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                                                      Grandline Shop is down ?? Argh….....u_u

                                                      Yup….Paypal accounts closed, e-mail accounts deactivated, site shutdown..............seems 1Up and the TGLS are officially no more.....the writing was on the wall.....probably time to close this thread and move on..............

                                                      SAILING AGAIN FOR THE NEW WORLD

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                                                        I'm pretty sure it's down for good, PayPal is probably taking legal action for debt collection. A lot of people have been contacting their banks and cc companies forcing PayPal to refund them so I can't imagine they are too pleased with him right now. :x

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                                                          Damn…and no possibilty for a Paypal request...to late...argh...u_u.

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                                                            Damn…and no possibilty for a Paypal request...to late...argh...u_u.

                                                            You should try and call paypal, they could help you as they did with many people.

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                                                              @IORI_17:

                                                              You should try and call paypal, they could help you as they did with many people.

                                                              but don't expect much help/humanity from them ^^"

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                                                                wow
                                                                I thought alll figures will go up , but turns out no, eh?!

                                                                how is madarake shipping to north america?

                                                                As someone who used to buy figures to sell off as profit to fund my collection, I can tell you with quite a fair bit of confidence that no, not all figures go up in price after release. The majority actually drop in price, though it really depends on many factors. I've actually got my hands burned on quite a number of occasions while working that trade (that's a fancy way to put it lol) but yea, no more of that for me. Just letting remaining stock go and feeling content I decided to explore this area of interest.

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                                                                  @keithgator:

                                                                  As someone who used to buy figures to sell off as profit to fund my collection, I can tell you with quite a fair bit of confidence that no, not all figures go up in price after release. The majority actually drop in price, though it really depends on many factors. I've actually got my hands burned on quite a number of occasions while working that trade (that's a fancy way to put it lol) but yea, no more of that for me. Just letting remaining stock go and feeling content I decided to explore this area of interest.

                                                                  Ditto, I only ever bought a duplicate once in an attempt to make some quick cash…..........Garp Ver.0...............and we all know how badly that turned out..................

                                                                  Never again, as you just never know how it's going to end. Those who purchased multiple Bartolomeo's might be smiling now, but they better shift them fast before MH announce a 1.5, regular release for half the price!! lol

                                                                  SAILING AGAIN FOR THE NEW WORLD

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                                                                    Grandline Shop is down ?? Argh….....u_u

                                                                    Alan just deactivated his business's Facebook page. Highly suggest that anyone who aren't getting anywhere with PayPal or who were still tentative about taking appropriate action fills out an IC3 form and files a report with the HKPD's cyber crime unit. Neither form should take more than 5-7 minutes to fill out. Links below:

                                                                    https://complaint.ic3.gov/default.aspx
                                                                    https://secure1.info.gov.hk/police/eforms/report_cyber_crime_en.php

                                                                    I saved all of his information so that you guys can fill out a comprehensive report for the authorities to work with so that you guys can (hopefully) be made financially whole again.

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                                                                    The Grandline Shop
                                                                    RM 18 25/F, Leung Kit HSE
                                                                    Leung King Estate
                                                                    Tuen Mun, N.T
                                                                    Hong Kong

                                                                    Real Name: Alan Wu
                                                                    Website: http://thegrandlineshop.com/
                                                                    Website IP Address: 192.145.238.225
                                                                    Tel: 00852-63160026
                                                                    WhatsApp: 00852-63160026
                                                                    Viber: 00852-63160026
                                                                    Skype: thegrandlineshop
                                                                    Various E-Mail: 1up@thegrandlineshop.com (???); one.up25@yahoo.com (defunct); tglshop@yahoo.com (defunct)
                                                                    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheGrandlineShop (defunct)
                                                                    Personal Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/alan.o.wu?fref=ts
                                                                    www.apforums.net account: http://www.apforums.net/member.php?u=30075 (banned)
                                                                    Twitter: @TGLShop (defunct)
                                                                    Google+: https://plus.google.com/+Thegrandlineshop/posts
                                                                    Instagram: 1up_thegrandlineshop
                                                                    MyFigureCollection: TheGrandlineShop http://myfigurecollection.net/user/ (banned)
                                                                    Photobucket: http://s1082.photobucket.com/user/mi…?sort=3&page=1

                                                                    Evidence Suggesting Fraudulent Activity: http://myfigurecollection.net/club/72/discussions/&did=6630 http://myfigurecollection.net/shop/105 http://myfigurecollection.net/shop/105/feedbacks/

                                                                    Web Host: http://www.inmotionhosting.com/
                                                                    Web Host Contact E-mails: abuse-replies@inmotionhosting.com legal@inmotionhosting.com

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                                                                    Please share with anyone else you know who has been victimized.

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                                                                      Wow, really sucks to see this happen. I've taken a bit of a break and was interested in some new stuff to come back and see this! Sorry to everyone who got swindled 😞

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                                                                        the first link is for the U.S.A only, i have to use the second one right? (i live in Italy)

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                                                                          @keithgator:

                                                                          As someone who used to buy figures to sell off as profit to fund my collection, I can tell you with quite a fair bit of confidence that no, not all figures go up in price after release. The majority actually drop in price, though it really depends on many factors. I've actually got my hands burned on quite a number of occasions while working that trade (that's a fancy way to put it lol) but yea, no more of that for me. Just letting remaining stock go and feeling content I decided to explore this area of interest.

                                                                          but kinda hard to find someone who has put it together and sell it as a set? I can only see 1 seller at ebay who does that

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                                                                            but kinda hard to find someone who has put it together and sell it as a set? I can only see 1 seller at ebay who does that

                                                                            Put what together? The Sailing Again POPs? It would be cheaper getting them individually off Mandarake, probably.
                                                                            Plus sellers on eBay would normally sell at a higher price due to eBay and Paypal fees, so unless it really is such a great deal, I'd stay off the bay where possible. There are much better sites to browse when it comes to figure hunting.

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                                                                              Holy crap, never thought that 1up would do something like this…. been taking a small break from collecting but im back and this is just shocking!

                                                                              WCF Count: 227

                                                                              P.O.P Count: 70 Custom Made: 2

                                                                              SALE page -> HERE - Not Up to DATE

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                                                                                I just came online to preorder the 3 new MILDs from grandlineshop and find that not only is it closed down now but that he's been scamming customers wtf???

                                                                                I've already paid for the first 3 MILDs (total $75)… any luck getting the funds back? 😞

                                                                                Also where is the next cheapest place that isn't a scam that I can source the 6 MILDS from now? 🙂
                                                                                (Located in Aus)

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                                                                                  @swong:

                                                                                  I just came online to preorder the 3 new MILDs from grandlineshop and find that not only is it closed down now but that he's been scamming customers wtf???

                                                                                  I've already paid for the first 3 MILDs (total $75)… any luck getting the funds back? 😞

                                                                                  Also where is the next cheapest place that isn't a scam that I can source the 6 MILDS from now? 🙂
                                                                                  (Located in Aus)

                                                                                  Contact immediately PayPal and see what they say.
                                                                                  You can search for them on Big in Japan, HLJ, Kolektakon and many others.

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                                                                                    Bank has just got back to me and because of the time limit, they are refusing to ask Paypal for the money. So I am out over a hundred dollars.

                                                                                    Alan Wu, in every sense of the word, go f*ck yourself!

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                                                                                      Bank has just got back to me and because of the time limit, they are refusing to ask Paypal for the money. So I am out over a hundred dollars.

                                                                                      Alan Wu, in every sense of the word, go f*ck yourself!

                                                                                      Sorry for your money lost…
                                                                                      But rest assures, with all the international complains filled to the autority, he's in deep shit.
                                                                                      He's hiding in a deep hole or already in jail.
                                                                                      I tried my best to warn people here, i almost got baned...

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                                                                                        Sorry for your money lost…
                                                                                        But rest assures, with all the international complains filled to the autority, he's in deep shit.
                                                                                        He's hiding in a deep hole or already in jail.
                                                                                        I tried my best to warn people here, i almost got baned...

                                                                                        Yeah, he got in too deep and couldn't hack it. He should have been unfront and honest, admitted his business was failing and claimed bankruptcy.

                                                                                        I lost $40 and my Marco order, but like I said, I owed him $40 for a previous order, so all square…....PayPal aren't responding to my e-mails anymore, and I can't be bothered to spend hours/days on the phone for $40........

                                                                                        Lesson learned, I think everyone will be a lot more wary of buying from small businesses with questionable ethics........

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                                                                                          Haven't collected in a while. A shame this went under. I've had a lot of success ordering from him.

                                                                                          Has there any explanation on what happened?

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                                                                                            Haven't collected in a while. A shame this went under. I've had a lot of success ordering from him.

                                                                                            Has there any explanation on what happened?

                                                                                            Usual story…........small business............couldn't cover overheads........went bankrupt..........

                                                                                            Not his fault, but the way he ran away from it and left his customers high and dry is unforgivable............

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                                                                                              "Not his fault" doesn't apply here. I'd bet you anything that he saw the signs but instead of cutting down on his orders he offered even more goods on his website, only heaping more misery onto himself. As for the bankrupt part, I wouldn't be surprised if a good portion of the money spent on figures by customers went into 1up's own pockets instead of paying for alleged debts.

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                                                                                                I don't know. I never saw Alan as the master criminal type. To think that all the years he was on here, helping people to get stuff (long before TGLS), he was actually scheming a plot to get everyone onside so he could pull off an online fraud scam….......

                                                                                                I do agree with you though......he knew TGLS was failing way back........the signs we there after the Sadie-chan fiasco, he was very cagey on that subject.......I still wonder whether he lost the order because he didn't pay his suppliers on time.

                                                                                                I think the trouble started 12-18 months before the end, whether he was trying to fix things or pocket as much cash as he could and run I don't know, but towards the end it appeared it was likely the latter.

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