BE@RBRICK has always been one of the most popular collectibles in the fashion industry. In recent years, the limited editions launched with other brands are even more popular in the fashion market goods.
Looking to buy a BE@RBRICK collection but worried about getting a fake? We will introduce you to distinguishing between genuine and fake products and how to avoid purchasing counterfeit BE@RBRICK products!
1. Buy From The Official Store
If you want to buy genuine BE@RBRICK, the most direct and safe way is to buy it from the official store! BE@RBRICK has 5 physical stores and 4 official Online Shops throughout Japan!
The 4 official Online Shops are:
Since these are official online stores, the goods sold are naturally guaranteed to be genuine! Learn how to add items to your cart now.
*Some popular styles are limited in quantity and may be sold out quickly. You can consider looking for other websites, but be careful to confirm to avoid buying fakes.
2. Confirm The Laser Label On the Outer Box
If you find the BE@RBRICK you want on JDirectItems Auction or Amazon and other websites, how should you judge the authenticity?
There is an anti-counterfeiting label located at the bottom of the packaging or next to the barcode in most cases. The brand logo and product information is also printed. If the package does not have this laser anti-counterfeiting label, it is generally not recommended to buy it.
Photo Source:fs-hobby.jp
Photo Source: JDirectItems Auction
3. BE@RBRICK Logo - Bottom Of The Foot
There is a three-dimensional steel stamp of the logo on the bottom of the foot of the Brickbear, the right foot is engraved with【MEDICOM TOY】， and the left foot is【BE@RBRICK】。
Photo Source: JDirectItems Auction
▼If there is no logo on the bottom of the foot or the font of the logo is wrong, it is a fake.
Image Source: Youtube
4. Confirm Seller Ratings
It's important to check the seller's reputation and past reviews to avoid buying fakes.
Every JDirectItems Auction user gets ratings from other users when they sell something and when they buy something. Users with higher seller ratings are more credible.
▼ Before placing a bid, you can click the number next to "Combined Comments" to see the number of positive and negative comments; click "Good Comments" to see comments left by other buyers. To do this, if you are searching on the ZenMarket website, is to click on an item and then find the "This Item on Yahoo" button. This will take you to the original site the item is being auctioned.
▼To protect the safety of users, sellers with a negative rating rate higher than 8% and sellers with less than 5 positive ratings will generally be automatically blocked by the ZenMarket system so that you can see such a prompt on the auction page (a read box). If the seller's rating is too low or the number of transactions is low, we do not recommend purchasing.
Also Read: JDirectItems Auction LISTING DETAILS
5. Contact Seller For Inquiries
If the product photos provided by the seller are not clear enough, or the product information is too short, you can click "Product Inquiry" on the ZenMarket product page.
On the account homepage, you can Contact Customer Service and leave your questions or requests. Customer service will contact the seller for inquiries after receiving the message.
＊Please note that some sellers may refuse to reply, or their reply speed may be slow. Because of this, customer service may not be able to answer your questions.
6. Additional Service: Photo Confirmation
We have a product photo confirmation function, and you can add this additional service for an extra 500 yen per product. After placing the order, when the goods make it to our warehouse, you can receive 3 photos to confirm the status of the goods.
When adding a photo service, you can indicate special requirements in the message box, such as products that you do not want to unpack or take pictures of the original packaging of the seller. Our customer service team will communicate with the warehouse staff to take photos of the goods according to your requirements.
7. Physical Attributes - Real and Fake BE@RBRICK
If you have the real thing on hand, you can check the BE@RBRICK's color and material.
Photo Source: Youtube
Fake products are inferior to genuine products in quality, color, or material. For example, the mold is not strong enough or has rough craftmanship. In addition, the real BE@RBRICK will have a prominent "pop" sound when turning the joints of the hands and feet. If there is no sound when turning the joint, it is likely a fake. (▼Around 07:50 of the video)
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