I saw it too. The seller curled the pony's hair. Search under the user's name and/or for BIN listings.
In the listing, you can ask a question. If you were to submit a question in that section below the item description (like, has this pony been rehaired), would it appear publicly for everyone to view, not just in private message?
I saw it too. The seller curled the pony's hair. Search under the user's name and/or for BIN listings.
They must have done more than "just" curled the existing hair. He ABSOLUTELY had hair & tail trims. She states "there appears to be no cuts".
So weird that some of us can't see him. I can see one other pony of hers listed (Baby Tic-Tac-Toe), but that's it.
edit: Now I can see other ponies, but still not him. I was sent a link to the listing, and it's the only way I can see it, clicking on "see seller's other listings" makes him disappear again.
I messaged the seller on Monday and just got a reply. The seller admits it is a re-hair. They don't say anything else.
I thanked them for telling me, and also told them that rehairing a pony, recoloring, repainting symbols or any other sort of covering up of flaws and then not mentioning it in a sale is very frowned upon by collectors. I told them I wanted to let them know it could damage their reputation as an honest seller and cause problems with your buyer, in case they weren't aware.
It'll be interesting to see if they adjust their auction. I noticed the symbol repaint too, but didn't flat-out tell them I noticed it. LadyMoondancer, I agree that Sherbet looks like a rehair. It's very well done and that's why these auctions (and seller) are so dangerous. You would think it would be common sense to mention these things, which makes me think it's intentional. So sad :(
I messaged the seller on Monday and just got a reply. The seller admits it is a re-hair. They don't say anything else.
I thanked them for telling me, and also told them that rehairing a pony, recoloring, repainting symbols or any other sort of covering up of flaws and then not mentioning it in a sale is very frowned upon by collectors. I told them I wanted to let them know it could damage their reputation as an honest seller and cause problems with your buyer, in case they weren't aware.
It'll be interesting to see if they adjust their auction. I noticed the symbol repaint too, but didn't flat-out tell them I noticed it. LadyMoondancer, I agree that Sherbet looks like a rehair. It's very well done and that's why these auctions (and seller) are so dangerous. You would think it would be common sense to mention these things, which makes me think it's intentional. So sad :(
I don't see why they aren't mentioning it? Aren't ponies with fixed flaws worth more than flawed ponies? Making them look better brings their value up so why not mention it?
I messaged the seller on Monday and just got a reply. The seller admits it is a re-hair. They don't say anything else.
I thanked them for telling me, and also told them that rehairing a pony, recoloring, repainting symbols or any other sort of covering up of flaws and then not mentioning it in a sale is very frowned upon by collectors. I told them I wanted to let them know it could damage their reputation as an honest seller and cause problems with your buyer, in case they weren't aware.
It'll be interesting to see if they adjust their auction. I noticed the symbol repaint too, but didn't flat-out tell them I noticed it. LadyMoondancer, I agree that Sherbet looks like a rehair. It's very well done and that's why these auctions (and seller) are so dangerous. You would think it would be common sense to mention these things, which makes me think it's intentional. So sad :(
I don't see why they aren't mentioning it? Aren't ponies with fixed flaws worth more than flawed ponies? Making them look better brings their value up so why not mention it?
Well, you're comparing a pony with known obvious flaws to a one that's had those flaws repaired. Then, yes, the repaired one might be a little more valuable than the one showing all those flaws (although it depends on who's buying -- some collectors prefer all original parts on a pony, even if they are damaged parts, over new parts that aren't original or vintage.)
But what we have here is what appears to be a pony without flaws, with what looks like original hair and symbol paint. And since the seller isn't mentioning otherwise, buyer might be fooled into thinking it's a pony with nice and complete original parts. A pony with all original hair that looks *that* good is definitely going to sell for A LOT more than one that's had parts replaced and painted over, no matter how well those repairs are done.
Post Merge: April 13, 2016, 06:19:56 AMSo weird that some of us can't see him. I can see one other pony of hers listed (Baby Tic-Tac-Toe), but that's it.
edit: Now I can see other ponies, but still not him. I was sent a link to the listing, and it's the only way I can see it, clicking on "see seller's other listings" makes him disappear again.
The auction is set to ship to the US only, so that may be why it isn't showing. If you log out and search on the US ebay site www.ebay.com, he may show up. Or, he might show up if you click on the "worldwide" under Item Location. Also, the seller spell the name Thunder Cloud, two words. That may help :)
Thank you for giving me advice. I will update my listing accordingly. I do not sell often.
Greetings,
I have a MAJOR issue with your listing.
You bought this pony from me. I know his real condition. In your description you fail to mention that you not only re-curled his hair, but that you also completely re-haired him.
Here in the collector community many of us don't mind however to some this is a MAJOR issue.
Generally when you re-hair a pony it is customary to mark the pony on the hoof with an "RH" to indicate that the pony is no longer in original condition.
My wish is that you will seriously consider my advice and disclose all flaws & restored points including the cancer on his front & marking "RH" on his hoof before an unsuspecting collector buys him and finds out the hard way that he is no longer an "original", but a restore.
RARE UK My Little Pony Mountain Boy Thunder Cloud Flawed Condition
Condition:
Eyes and Symbols: Eyes are in great condition. Freckles are good. The body symbols are faded.
Hair: No missing plugs. Soft and silky. There appears to be no cuts. His tail looks short due to re-curling. Not factory curl. He has been re-curled.
Body: There are various pen and marker drawings around his body - foot, side, both ears, and face. There is also a cancer marking on his front foot.
He is not perfect, but does come from a pet free and smoke free home.
Stormness_1, that really is strange! Makes me worry just how many international auctions aren't showing up in my searches and how many things I may be missing out on :(
Stormness_1, that really is strange! Makes me worry just how many international auctions aren't showing up in my searches and how many things I may be missing out on :(
Yep. This is a real thing. I noticed it recently went a US friend sent me the link. I also tried all the same steps - I even set one of my US shipping addresses to default and it still didn't show.
If anyone works out how to get around it, please let me know
Stormness_1, that really is strange! Makes me worry just how many international auctions aren't showing up in my searches and how many things I may be missing out on :(
Yep. This is a real thing. I noticed it recently went a US friend sent me the link. I also tried all the same steps - I even set one of my US shipping addresses to default and it still didn't show.
If anyone works out how to get around it, please let me know
This is not good business. Well, I guess it is good for me because I was suppose to go on a pony buying hiatus this year.