List of authentic + bootleg stores
Posted: January 25th, 2007, 4:02 pmHow to Add a Store
- Send me a PM with a link and proof and your reasoning why it should be under a certain category
- it will judge based on the overall opinions of ZERO-TYPE's members
Notes
- All list items will have an AS OF date of when it was last checked. A store can go from authentic->bootleg and vice-versa. Therefore even if they are under a certain category, if it wasn't updated in a while, you should proceed with caution.
- Location is NOT used to determine if they are authentic or not. I have gotten authentic items from Hong Kong which are widely considered to be always bootleg.
- This is NOT a discussion of about the store, testimonials and policies (customer service, refunds, etc.) This is ONLY regarding the authenticity of its items.
eBay Notes
- Only Power Sellers and eBay stores are in this list.
- eBay users have the ability to CHANGE their user name (a real fault in eBay IMO). Therefore be sure to note the AS OF date.
Authentic Category
- To be considered authentic, 95%+ have to be authentic. Why not 100% because bootlegs are getting so hard to detect that even big name stores are getting fooled (I remember seeing a thread about Big Bad Toy Store had a bootleg Street Fighter figure but good thing they removed it promptly)
Uncertain Category
- This is where the store has both authentic and bootleg items. So caution is needed.
Bootleg Category
- To be considered bootleg, 60%+ of items are bootleg.
DISCLAIMER: I nor anyone claims that the information below is 100% accurate or true. The list is based on the experiences of the majority of ZERO-TYPE's members.
- Send me a PM with a link and proof and your reasoning why it should be under a certain category
- it will judge based on the overall opinions of ZERO-TYPE's members
Notes
- All list items will have an AS OF date of when it was last checked. A store can go from authentic->bootleg and vice-versa. Therefore even if they are under a certain category, if it wasn't updated in a while, you should proceed with caution.
- Location is NOT used to determine if they are authentic or not. I have gotten authentic items from Hong Kong which are widely considered to be always bootleg.
- This is NOT a discussion of about the store, testimonials and policies (customer service, refunds, etc.) This is ONLY regarding the authenticity of its items.
eBay Notes
- Only Power Sellers and eBay stores are in this list.
- eBay users have the ability to CHANGE their user name (a real fault in eBay IMO). Therefore be sure to note the AS OF date.
Authentic Category
- To be considered authentic, 95%+ have to be authentic. Why not 100% because bootlegs are getting so hard to detect that even big name stores are getting fooled (I remember seeing a thread about Big Bad Toy Store had a bootleg Street Fighter figure but good thing they removed it promptly)
Uncertain Category
- This is where the store has both authentic and bootleg items. So caution is needed.
Bootleg Category
- To be considered bootleg, 60%+ of items are bootleg.
DISCLAIMER: I nor anyone claims that the information below is 100% accurate or true. The list is based on the experiences of the majority of ZERO-TYPE's members.