August 5th: Updated First Post with PICS! Need Your Advice!

[SockThief]

Here are pics of the second group of ponies I cleaned.

Perfume Set Star Pony

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CP Blossom

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Peppermint Crunch

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Baby Nibbles or Dibbles? *doesn't know*

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Applejack

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I still have a third group to clean! And that will be it with this mistery lot I love clean ponies, they look happy. 

Alright, so I have been doing some pony hunting everywhere from flea markets to friends, to sellers recommended by friends, and I was given the email of a seller who claims to have many Mexican ponies in different conditions.

He said he had everything from babies ot adults to "very hard to find ponies"...

He claims to NOT be an expert, but somehow he says the ponies are hard to find.--->How does he know? >_>

I asked him for pics, but he says he doesn't have a camera. I have two friends who have bought other toys from him and they say that is the way he works: he just puts a price on the lot and you get a bunch of stuff that you need to clean and sort out.

Now, he described the ponies and from what he says, I think he has a couple of Medleys, some Baby Blossoms, two Bowties, one Star Pony and what I think is a Posey, because he says it is yellow, has flowers for symbols, and light purple hair...is that possible? A Posey with purple hair?

I don't know if I should believe him or if I should buy his stuff, he seems like a bit of a scammer. What do you guys think? Should I risk getting fakies and ponies with cuts and some Posey fakie? Haha, I have to say I like misteries and I love surprises, and the price is not high, but I dunno...

Thoughts? Advice? Have you ever done this kind of "mystery" shopping?  

Marce

[SeashellnBubbles]

A lot of people know a real MLP when they see one, but don't know about how to clean them, how good their condition is, etc. Most people who say "I'm not an expert" use that sentence just to cover their behinds and keep from having to get too in-depth with a product that may be a secondary sale to them. Maybe they're actually all about Matchbox cars, but they buy the ponies knowing they're fairly easy to sell and he'll make a profit no matter what, however small.
If you have friends who have dealt with him, that's a good sign. I'm assuming you're communicating through email? If you buy with PayPal, you'll be covered under their Buyer Protection program. If you decide to buy through a moneyorder or whatever, you may be on your own. I'd take the risk, myself, since Friends have recommended him, but I'd still be hesitant. Is there a way you two could meet and yoou could see the ponies yourself?
And if it IS a purple haired posey...very cool!

[MintyMyndi]

Are you sure it isn't Blossom? Lavender is more prone to discoloring than other body colors and I've seen Blossoms specifically for sale that have turned some pretty funky colors. Not sure if Mexican ponies are any different as far as that goes, but I personally wouldn't get my hopes up. But I do wish you the best of luck with this! I hope you get some nice ponies!

[SockThief]

Are you sure it isn't Blossom? Lavender is more prone to discoloring than other body colors and I've seen Blossoms specifically for sale that have turned some pretty funky colors. Not sure if Mexican ponies are any different as far as that goes, but I personally wouldn't get my hopes up. But I do wish you the best of luck with this! I hope you get some nice ponies!

LOL, had not thought of this. It could be a very discolored Blossom.  I think I will buy the lot, maybe there are interesting things. He is in another state, so I cannot go see the ponies in person.

[SeashellnBubbles]

I've bought Mexicans from a well known seller in Mexico. He never says the ponyies names, never tries to clean them, doesn't comment on their condition and lets his many pictures do the talking. He also says he isn't an expert...he just buys all kinds of lily Ledy toys and Mexican toys and sells them. I've never been disappointed with his ponies, even if he isn't an expert (he's sold literally hundreds of them, though!)

[SockThief]

I just sent him the money via Paypal. Let's hope everything is fine and I receive ponies that aren't just bait. 

[pinkkittywinks]

Please let us know how your transaction goes

Love pkw xxx

[kakenterprise]

I'm excited for you.  I can't wait to find out what ponies you get.

[SeashellnBubbles]

Me too! How exciting! And since you bought through PayPal, you're covered, so it's all good!

[MintyMyndi]

I recently found out that a Peruvian variant of Posey has purple hair. So that could be it too, I guess.

Good luck!

[SockThief]

I recently found out that a Peruvian variant of Posey has purple hair. So that could be it too, I guess.

Good luck!

Really? So she exists? Do you have pics? I would like to see her

[MintyMyndi]

http://www.strawberryreef.com/images/G1/Ponies/yellow/Posey_peru_unknown.jpg
This is the one I saw while scrolling through yellow ponies. (Picture is from Strawberry Reef.) I'm not sure if her flowers were originally pink and faded or if they're originally white.

There's also a gorgeous Lickety Split with green hair: http://mylittlewiki.org/w/images/1/17/Peru-lickety-split.jpg (Picture is from My Little Wiki)

[SockThief]

http://www.strawberryreef.com/images/G1/Ponies/yellow/Posey_peru_unknown.jpg
This is the one I saw while scrolling through yellow ponies. (Picture is from Strawberry Reef.) I'm not sure if her flowers were originally pink and faded or if they're originally white.

There's also a gorgeous Lickety Split with green hair: http://mylittlewiki.org/w/images/1/17/Peru-lickety-split.jpg (Picture is from My Little Wiki)

WOW! She is like Argie Baby Posey's MOM!!!!! 

And that Lickety Split is wonderful. 

Post Merge: August 21, 2014, 11:02:37 AM

Mom just let me know the ponies have arrived. I won't be able to go through the box till Sunday, since I am out of town, but I am excited to see what ponies I got! Will keep you updated! 

[Skeen]

There is a purple haired Mexican Posey, and she is extremely rare. 

::is still bitter about the one I paid for and never got::

[MLPBlue]

Very excited to see who has arrived!!