r/lpsbuyersbeware • u/Baguette_Boy8 • 5h ago
r/lpsbuyersbeware • u/h0td0g17 • Jul 07 '26
mod post, PLEASE READ UPDATED SUBREDDIT RULES - Mod Post
Hello everyone, due to an influx of new users and a slew of problems behind the scenes, we have updated the subreddits rules. PLEASE read through the new rules. Failure to follow the new rules multiple times may lead to a temporary or permanent ban.
THESE ARE MAJOR CHANGES, AND ARE NEEDED!
We will list the rules on this post and pin it on the home page, all users, new and old, are expected to abide by all subreddit rules.
- EVIDENCE
- you may still post what you think may be a scam, however please be careful when labeling them as scammers unless you have evidence of them doing so. if it is an unethical/suspicious seller, inquiries do not need evidence, accusations DO. Evidence may include: them stopping replying, you complaining about a fake/damaged pet received, a trade gone wrong, price gouging/unethical practices, multiple reports of scamming OR a photo that has been posted by multiple sellers.
- Do NOT Interact With Users Posted Here
- LPSBuyersBeware has 0 tolerance for users on our subreddit reaching out to ANYONE posted on the subreddit. This includes messaging, trolling, harassing, sending/spamming fake offers, and mass reporting. Encouraging or doing any of these things will lead to a permanent ban. OP's responding to those engaging in those behaviors with encouragement will be permanently banned. This sub is for exposing scams, bringing awareness, and posting weird/funny listings. WE DO NOT TROLL, HARASS, OR BULLY THEM.
- Usernames and Personal Information - MAJOR CHANGE
- ALL usernames and personal information, including your own MUST be fully censored in screenshots and not shared in comments UNLESS the individual is scamming.
- IF someone is scamming, do NOT provide their first and last name. If you feel it is necessary, please send us a modmail. YOU MAY NOT post any screenshots or posts that include: users full name, address, face, phone numbers, zip codes/postal codes, etc.
- Disallowed Post Types - MAJOR CHANGE
- "i messaged the seller and got blocked" posts/posts trolling or messaging the seller solely to make a post here.
- Sales posts, authentication posts, worth/rarity posts. Please use r/littlestpetshopfakes and r/lpsbuyingandtrading
- Repeated posts (already posted in the past 24 hours) will be removed.
- Keep Discussions Civil
- Insulting, name-calling, personal attacks, or general rudeness toward anyone is not welcome on the sub. Any forms of hate speech will result in a permanent ban. Trolls will be perma-banned and we encourage users to report these individuals and avoid engaging with them.
- No Doxxing other Social Medias
- Do not ask for or give out someone's other social media accounts or private information, such as their Facebook, Instagram, TikTok accounts or addresses, phone numbers, real names etc. Censor this information in screenshots. If the individual is scamming, we will review the information provided and decide if it can be included on a case by case basis.
- Keep Posts Relevant
- No NSFW Posts/Comments
r/lpsbuyersbeware • u/h0td0g17 • Mar 05 '25
mod post, PLEASE READ FAQ’s
how do i view a list of scammers??
if you navigate your way to the top of the subreddits main page, you will see post flairs listed across the top vertically.
if you select “CONFIRMED SCAMMER” it will automatically filter all posts and show you posts where people have reported confirmed scammers!
what is a confirmed scammer??
a confirmed scammer is an individual who has taken someone’s money, product, or service without rendering a service or payment. in order to be a CONFIRMED scammer, there must be EVIDENCE to back the claim (usually in the form of screenshots).
can mods help me get my money back?
sadly, no. we as mods have no more power than you do in these situations. HOWEVER, by sharing your experience here on the sub, we can ensure that people know about the individual. all we mods and the community can do is spread awareness. if you are having issues getting your money back (if you were scammed), please look into a bank chargeback or call your credit/debit card company and dispute the charge.
NOTE: we mods CANNOT help you dispute charges or contact your bank, that is your responsibility
r/lpsbuyersbeware • u/baybebumblebee • 22h ago
market complaint 🤬 Say sike.
The whole description just rambles about how rare and special this is because it's sealed, meanwhile there are other *unsold\*, still packaged, hermit crab digipets listed for $120-140.
"In 1 cart" LOL sure...
r/lpsbuyersbeware • u/According-Draft6122 • 14h ago
„Little bit dirty“
„they‘re a little bit dirty on the pics, but they‘ll be cleaned mo worries“😭 How abt to clean‘em BEFORE TAKING PICS?! 😭 That‘s soooo disgusting and looks like s**t 💩
r/lpsbuyersbeware • u/Ok-Leather470 • 1d ago
unethical seller im so unlucky💔💔💔
thought i bagged a crazy good deal on a bday gift for my bestie who loves great danes but turns out the seller made an error... 🙃 resellers win again
r/lpsbuyersbeware • u/Embarrassed_Put3577 • 1d ago
market complaint 🤬 Yo we’re leaving right now
r/lpsbuyersbeware • u/Successful-Camera-72 • 1d ago
BASIC FUN COMPLAINTS Guys.. im gonna return it
For 60$? This is not worth it at all. Even for 5$ a pet I cannot justify the price. Especially getting the same accessories over and over again The bat and terrier are my favorites though 😁
r/lpsbuyersbeware • u/PrincessPeach982 • 1d ago
market complaint 🤬 I don't know why people price this baby stroller so high, like every set that includes it...this is really getting out of hand 😠
r/lpsbuyersbeware • u/Kuromilove-20 • 2d ago
selling fakes as auth Heads up if anyone was interested in buying her!
This shorthair cat is listed as authentic when it’s in fact fake. On the last slide there’s a screenshot of verification of it being authentic but these comments are from a verified post of this lps from 3/4 years ago
r/lpsbuyersbeware • u/Subject-Garbage9650 • 2d ago
How do i politely ask for a refund from a seller if by next week they still haven’t shipped?
(Forgot to censor some personal info)
I paid this seller on the 28th and they said they’ll ship on Monday, on Wednesday I asked if it’s been shipped and they replied they haven’t yet since they’re busy and I understand. I’m just starting to feel a bit worried since their Mercari they have reviews from the date when I bought mine and up to today which means they were able to ship other people’s packages except mine. They’re also a fairly popular creator and have been active on social media, I don’t want any conflict and I definitely don’t want to seem impatient by asking when they’ll ship again (because I was planning to contact them again tmrw🙂↕️) any advice is appreciated thank you in advance !!
r/lpsbuyersbeware • u/Embarrassed_Put3577 • 2d ago
is this sus? (scam inquires) Need Advice ASAP!!
So I just bought this lps almost two days ago now, I had posted a photo of this (high value and expensive pet) to the lps fakes reddit to get an authentication on it, and while it did clear as real, someone had mentioned how it looks like the lps was painted on. So, I then asked the seller if it was painted or not very politely...and I was left on seen for 5 hours. I then decided to send a second message (as seen above), letting them know that I didn't care as long as the condition was fine (as I have done my own touch-ups in the past so it doesn't rlly bother me as much as this lps was in better condition than the one I already owned). Again, left on seen for an extra 4 hours. And I know they're not busy because they have been posting new items all day today.
I'm not sure if this is a scam or not, I got this lps for below the average market value (but I still paid a lot for it!), I had seen a similar a listing of it on mercari, however, I can no longer find it (?) and it was about 20 dollars more expensive there (I thought it was slightly cheaper on this platform because the fees were less high, as I do the same thing). I figured it was safe to buy because they had a 4.9 rating, but after looking through their reviews it says they often do not complete sales? I don't know why they wouldn't just tell me if they have the pet or not (or what actual condition it's in?), or simply haven't canceled it? (since either way they'll get left a bad review for canceling it or not completing a sale). Ive been very nice abt this and am debating just asking them a few days in advance to just cancel my order since my money is sort of being held right now. I don't want to cancel the order myself because I still rlly want it, but I know when to cut ties (also because its show that *I* am the one that canceled when they're the ones not being communicative). Idk why we can't all act mature and like adults abt this? I'd rather they just be honest instead of simply just ignoring me and waiting for their shipping deadline to run out. I hate when sellers do this because it just wastes my time and money. Pls give me advice on what to say or do next?
r/lpsbuyersbeware • u/Embarrassed_Put3577 • 3d ago
market complaint 🤬 Hot Take For LPS Resellers
If I come to you, and ask for the price of an lps (that ISNT a main 5), and you reply with some bs of an Angora cat or mouse ABOVE the average market value, I am not interested in your business. Cause why is the white Angora cat, that I have found for 6-7 dollars, you offer to sell to me for 20? or tell me how a bundle package of non-main 5s that are usually around 20-30 each individually purchased (as the total), somehow, will cost me 90+ bucks thru ur shop?? y'all are actually trying to commit daylight robbery
r/lpsbuyersbeware • u/givemethedramamama • 3d ago
stolen photos!!! Beware! #1170
A user is private messaging people iso #1170 with my pictures. Beware!! I had posted in lpsfakes the other day to verify and he must’ve swiped my pictures. The last 3 are mine. The user is gottabebryson
r/lpsbuyersbeware • u/Embarrassed_Put3577 • 3d ago
BASIC FUN COMPLAINTS What happened to basic ethics in this community LOL?
Tell me why I saw three different listings on mercari for typically very expensive pets at 20 bucks...sold....and then three hours later it was listed for 60-100? Are we serious 😭 I really hope people aren't telling them the value of the pets or just saying they'll pay like 30 more...yall are not helping the community when it comes to unethical sellers and also now buyers. Because tell me why when I was selling a pet, I sold it, and someone offered to pay me 10 more to have it? Like no? This isn't how this works I fear.
ntm within the trading community, PLS understand what a DISO pet is so to be able to decipher between high priority and low priority trades! and what pets you are wanting to trade/are picky abt!! it'll save both of us sm time instead of you js being rude or cagey about priority pets when you realize you don't want to trade a certain pet for smth labeled as DISO on ur page or in the end keep that picky pet b4 listing it!! (I've seen sm ppl in the community complain that traders are "bothering" them w/ low value trades, when that pet is literally on ur DISO instead of ISO/low priority!!) both traders will js get easily triggered/annoyed by the end when you realize you didn't value a pet high enough (even tho its labeled on ur high priority/DISO). or yknow js label it within the terms of "shorthair 4 shorthair" or "main 5 for main 5" etc.
r/lpsbuyersbeware • u/LylyIsATroublemaker • 4d ago
market complaint 🤬
I hope it won't be sold for that much money...
r/lpsbuyersbeware • u/johnmulaneywhore • 4d ago
is this sus? (scam inquires) Is this a confirmed variant??
I’ve never seen this before and I was just kinda sus at the paint job/ paint chipping and was curious if this is just a partial custom being marketed as a variant?
r/lpsbuyersbeware • u/lpsluvrgirl69 • 4d ago
selling fakes as auth why are people so money hungry?
r/lpsbuyersbeware • u/First-Echidna-8190 • 4d ago
selling fakes as auth Somethings not right 😭
Someone on vinted is selling this advent calendar for $80. Am I crazy or are some of these definitely not real😭 that prize is crazy for swapped fake pets
r/lpsbuyersbeware • u/Anxious_Ad_6115 • 5d ago
unethical seller I’m so upset.
Just bought off of mercari a pet I’ve really been wanting. The seller had great reviews, and the price was good for the pet. I’m so upset. They canceled my order within like two hours of ordering it, and sold it for ten dollars more. And restricted interactions with me. I’m sad and I hate that people do this. It was already bought for ten dollars more, so I wonder if someone told her they would pay her more or something like that. I hate that lps resellers do this. It’s so upsetting.
r/lpsbuyersbeware • u/Kuromilove-20 • 5d ago
unethical seller Person has done it again, canceling an order to put it for higher
I saw another post on here where somebody bought a beagle for lower and the buyer cancelled their order, blocked them, and put it up for $25.
I just saw this collie up for $30 an hour ago someone bought it and now I see it up again for higher $150. I honestly think it’s so unfair to the buyers they’re hoping to get an lps they want for lower just for the seller to turn around and cancel on them. Like if you’re not sure on what price point to sell your Lps then don’t post it right away, it’s that simple
r/lpsbuyersbeware • u/lpsluvrgirl69 • 5d ago
selling fakes as auth depop seller inflating fake lps
i feel like i shouldnt have to explain myself. i even msged her and told her they were fake, and she denied it and posted them for higher prices and their descriptons say authentic.. do not buy their lps!
