A conversation which took place with Erik on ebay....
B - Hi, I'm interested in this MOC, however with it been such a nice piece do you know the history/providence behind it?
E - I bought it from Robbie Mullan...
B - Hi, I've not heard of Robbie, is he a famous collector?
There are some rumours about fakes flying about, have you heard about it and a guy in the UK?
It's scary but I only buy AFA graded items now to ensure my items are legit which is why I'm interested in your piece.
So with this been AFA graded and from this Robbie guy, is there anything I need to be worried about?
I'm looking at spending $1500+ so I want it to be a good investment.
Thanks
E - Robbie's a great guy. I'd be willing to end he auction early if you make a decent offer...
B - What price range would you consider ending the auction for?
So I'd just like to confirm this Robbie had the item before you so it's 100% legit?
Like i mentioned earlier there are some rumours flying around about fake sealed bubbles on some English/german cards so I'd need your reassurance before submitting my offer. Thanks
E - I am convinced. It is an AFA figure. It has the correct double stem bubble and is completely and perfectly sealed. If you are interested please make an offer. Thanks. Erik
B - So the fact that it's AFA graded and you've checked it your happy to say it's 100% legit?
Waiting for your response and if all pans out right we can negotiate a price.
Thanks
E - I am prepared to see that. Thanks. Erik
B - Sorry that doesn't make sense. You are prepared to see that? Could you answer my original question then if all is well I will make you an offer.
E - I'm prepared to say that*. yes I believe he is 100 percent legit. Thanks. Erik
B - So as there is no doubt according to you that this card is nothing more than 100% legit I am prepared to make an offer of $1500.
E - Yes I 100 percent believe that. I would accept your offer of $1,500. If you could send via pay-pal gift to esp***ue9 gmail (it's the option that reads friends and family), I will end the auction. Please advise. Thanks. Erik
B - Excellent. What is paypal 'gift' I've not used that before. Is it any different to a normal paypal payment.
E - It just saves me 4 percent in fees. Great. I will pull the auction as soon as payment is received. Please provide me with your address sir. Thanks. Erik
B - ok. I've Just googled paypal 'gift' and it says that this type of paypal should only be used for friends and family and I will not be protected in case anything goes wrong. Do you have an online shop or maybe you sell items elsewhere? I'd like to check you reputation before commiting to a 'gift' paypal.
E - I have perfect feedback on here...and I am not going anywhere. But if you feel more comfortable doing regular pay-pal,I understand. That is fine

. Thanks. I will wait for your payment. Erik
B - Erik? I've just googled your name between our last message and there's a few threads about you on a site call rebelscum.
Have you seen them? There pretty damning and I'm wondering weather to continue and buy this item.
Please get back to me?
E - Did you read my feedback and look at my sales thread? I have never received anything but glowing feedback. Me and a few others have personal issues with each other.
E - If you provide me with your email, I can send you my feedback page. My email is es****ue9 gmail
B - Woo!! I've just read the thread about this carded fett and it's claimed to be fake!
What the hell??!? I was going to pay $1500 for this item which you reassured me was 100 legit!!!
Please explain yourself?
E - It's not fake...like my disclaimer says no one 100 percent knows. I 100 percent believe it to be real but the buyer ultimately has to make there own decision...why were you willing to pay 1500 for a figure that is currently auctioning for 780?
B - I'm sorry to say this deal Is off. There's too many redflags on that forum saying your untrustworthy.
I can't believe I was almost scammed, no wonder you wanted a 'gift' payment.
I've had a lucky escape here by the look of it. Please remove or edit your auction correctly before someone else is scammed, I don't wish to report you to eBay for selling a counterfeit item.
E - haha, you clearly already knew about it...only a moron would offer $1,500 for an item that was $780...like i said there's a disclaimer on the figure and i believe it's 100 percent real...good day, sir,

I hope you live forever...
B - I'm willing to pay $1500 because you could me it was real.
E - It is real...I think it is 100 percent real...I would have sold him for much less than 1500