u/GamingSquiddy

So I have 4,024 Govee inside points.

I need help deciding what to get.

1. Govee Dry Fit T-Shirt & Govee Sports Shorts (Shirt is 1,999 points. Shorts are 1,699 points)

2. Govee Tool Box (3,599 points)

3. Do I just save my points and keep saving and get something better like one of the lights?

You buy 1 new product and you get a free refurbished one.
https://uk.govee.com/pages/super-sale

I ordered a couple items already.

Ends on the 15th of August.

This seems to be in UK only.

So bit off context before the main story stars.
He had Art The Clown Grail funko listed for £700

I messaged a seller on eBay on the 26th of June

Me: Hi there, hope your doing well. Would you take £200 for it right now?

Seller: Hi buddy I do apologise I couldn’t let it go for 200Apologies my friend

Me: I understand, how much would you take for it tho? As I really want it.

He then never responded.

The start of the scam.

I get a message from the seller on the 18th of July

Seller: I’ve got another art the clown if your still interested?

Me: What one you got?

He then showed me the picture of the Grail one.

Seller: I’d take 200 for it just to get it gone I’ve got so many to get rid of

Me: I mean for £200 I would take it.

Seller: Put an offer into me at 200 on the listing and I’ll get it sorted buddy if you would like?

The listing was an auction so I couldn't put an offer.

Seller: What I’ll do it re list it but with a buy it now 200 on its?

He then listed it.

Me: Your a legend, thank you!

Seller: You are more than welcome! Thank you at least I know it’s going to someone who will care for it and appreciate it I’ve still got loads to get through 😅 doing me a favour getting them sold

Me: Yeah this was one pop I thought I would never get cause people asking a lot for them. But thanks to you (absolute legend) I will now own this amazing pop.

Seller: If you get the full series be worth a lot! Yeah it is crazy the price of some of these pops but invest in them and they will make you rich and happy 😊

Me: I'm very close to the full set. Only missing 3 and I got that weird doodle one on pre-order.

Seller: What ones you missing I may have them?

Me: I'm missing the 1935, 1990, and 2011 But I can't spend anymore money at the moment. LOL Spent so much over the last 2 - 3 months.

Seller: I’m pretty sure I have 1935 the art of clown one? I’ve also got a Victoria heyes one not sure on number I’ll have a look when I’m back home mate oh I’m getting rid of mine now I don’t want anymore got hundreds to get threw 😅

Me: Yeah 1935 Art The Clown one.Victoria Heyes is number 1949 which I already got.Sad to see people sell their collection to be honest. I use to collect PRIME and just stopped the other day and need to sell most of the stuff.

Seller: I’m moving to Spain in January to drive in Europe for a living and I can’t take them all with me :( else I would 😂

Me: Ahhh that sucks, you keeping some tho or nah?

Seller: I’ll keep my Simpsons collection and my anime because there worth big money oh and my Freddie Funkos pops but everything else I will sell yes unfortunately.

Me: At least your keeping some, there is so many Simpsons ones, I think over 100.

All that was on the same day I bought it the 18th of July

So after I bought the grail, he immediately made tracking.

Then I waited patiently cause I thought his just busy moving to Spain.

And then I messaged the seller on the 22nd of July

Me: Hi there, hope your doing well. When will you be posting it?

Seller never responded.

23rd of July I asked eBay to open an item not received case.

23rd of July case message by me: "Hi, I'm really disappointed that I've had to open this request, as I was genuinely excited to purchase this Funko and I still very much want to receive it. I completely understand that delays can happen, especially if you're busy or in the middle of moving, but I haven't received a reply to my previous message asking when the item would be posted, and the Royal Mail tracking has remained on "We're expecting it" since 18 July with no further updates. I'm not looking to cause any problems or cancel the order—I would much rather receive the Funko than get a refund. I simply wanted an update on the situation, as I haven't heard anything and was starting to become concerned. If there has been a delay, I'd really appreciate it if you could let me know. Even a quick message would be helpful so I know what's happening. Thank you, and I hope we can get this resolved."

24th of July case message by me: "Hi, I'm still very keen to receive this Funko and would much rather receive the item than request a refund. I opened this request because I haven't received a reply to my previous message, and the Royal Mail tracking has remained on "We're expecting it" since 18 July with no further updates. I completely understand that delays can happen, especially if you're busy or in the middle of moving. If that's the case, I'd really appreciate a quick update on the status of the order and when you expect to post it. Thank you, and I hope we can get this resolved."

26th of July case message by me: "Hi, I'm just following up on this request as I still haven't received any response or update regarding my order. The Royal Mail tracking continues to show "We're expecting it" with no further scans, so it doesn't appear that the parcel has entered the Royal Mail network. I understand delays can happen, but I'd really appreciate an update on the situation. If there has been a problem or a delay with posting the item, please let me know. I'd still much rather receive the Funko than have to pursue a refund. I hope we can resolve this before eBay needs to step in. Thank you."

As you can see from all this seller never responded.

29th of July, so right now if your reading it, I have been refunded.

What I would like to say is that he sold one previously for £700 which is SUS that he sold to me for £200

The listing of the original one that he sold for £700 has several images from every angle, my one only had 2 images from the first listing super zoomed in.

He also has 100% (Well had) I left him negative feedback.

Which I think it's so SUS.

He has sold 2 or 3 auction listings which were listed at same time as the grail I bought.

So far don't think he sent those, haven't seen feedback left by the sellers.

So that is my story of getting scammed out of my dream pop.
And I'm defo not gonna pay £700 for one. LOL

So I recently ordered a grail pop, and I just wanna know if I should remove the plastic film off when it arrives or keep it sealed?