Investigation Report

This eBay listing offers a brand new Sony a7R V full-frame mirrorless camera body for $1,467 with free shipping and a 30-day return window, sold by user king-8735. While the page shows a perfect 5.0-star review score and claims 11 reviews, direct seller feedback is unavailable and the seller's reputation metrics are hidden. The listing's price is less than half the typical retail cost—top authorized retailers like Adorama and B&H sell this model for around $3,299, making such a steep discount highly suspicious. Recent external investigations link the seller king-8735 (also known as Auction Kings) to complaints of counterfeit items, image manipulation, and feedback inflation—particularly in the coin collectibles category. A detailed YouTube exposé highlights practices such as doctored images and inaccurate descriptions. Many feedback ratings have been revised or reversed, artificially maintaining an almost perfect score despite tens of thousands of transactions. There is no evidence suggesting large-scale sales of fake cameras, but the combination of unusually low price, concealed feedback, prior complaints, and lack of verifiable reputation creates strong red flags. Buyers should exercise extreme caution. Scenarios like this—luxury electronics at impossibly low prices from sellers with questionable track records—often signal scams or counterfeit goods. Use eBay’s buyer protection, request proof of authenticity, and avoid purchasing unless you are fully protected.