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« on: July 16, 2021, 03:57:11 PM »
Most of my experience is with ebay. It's a very good place to find ponies at decent prices, but you definitely have to do research before you buy anything. There's a lot of people on there jacking up prices for common ponies to target unsuspecting newbies. If you want a certain kind of pony, look up the name and generation and scroll through many listings to get a feel of what you might pay for it. "Watch" the ones you would like and give it a day or so. Many sellers will send you discounted offers, so buying a little bit later can save you money.
I've also used Mercari, but that's usually hit or miss. I've had a couple good transactions and a couple scams. Definitely not my first choice for pony purchases.
Buying ponies on mlparena is also a very good option. You can see their ratings and message personally. Most transactions are done through paypal, so always select the payment as one for goods or services to get protection on your purchase.
Goodwill is a good option sometimes. You can find some pretty rare finds there if you're lucky. Most of it is g4 auctions but you might find some older stuff too.
You can also take a look at some smaller online shops. There's multiple shops online that sell ponies from their homes (like Ebay but without the big corporate entity involved). It's a good option for finding rarer ponies at lower prices, but be careful and always be on the lookout for a scam.
My biggest advice before ever making a purchase is to do your research on the price. When I started buying lots and MIB ponies, I just bought the first stuff I found and paid a lot more than I should have. If you do a lot of scrolling (and a bit of waiting), a better price for the same pony is usually pretty easy to find.
Good luck, and have fun collecting!
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(Hopefully more Hitch, as he's not being produced as much).
