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Ebay Due Diligence

Report for Joschiz0

Report Date
November 30, 2025
Recommendation
Caution
Overall Summary
Suspicious
  Why we think so? 

Verdict: suspicious. The listing advertises “Earbud Gen 3 Pro” for £21.50 — far below the known retail price of genuine premium models — while the listing text is empty, the seller’s public store/profile data is sparse, and the listing disallows returns. There are some sales (7 sold) and a feedback score shown (100), but images look generic and reverse-image matches are absent. Taken together, these signals raise a realistic risk of counterfeit or mis-described goods. If you need authentic AirPods-level performance or official warranty, avoid this listing; if you still consider buying, insist on a serial number and use buyer-protected payment (PayPal/eBay Money Back Guarantee). ⚠️

Confidence Score Our overall confidence rating for this entity based on public signals, activity, and risk checks.
40%

Risk Insights

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Price vs. authenticity risk

  • Listing price (£21.50) is much lower than genuine brand pricing.
  • Large price gaps are a common indicator of counterfeit or knock-off products.
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Sparse listing and no returns

  • No detailed description or brand clarity on the product page.
  • No returns accepted — increases buyer risk if item is not as described.

Contradictory Signals

Positive transaction signals exist, but lack of profile transparency and poor listing content contradict the otherwise limited evidence of legitimate sales.

Signal A: Seller feedback score exists (100), and 7 units sold

Signal B: Seller store/profile metadata largely missing and listing lacks details

Category Scores

Red Flags & Warnings

  • Very low price relative to known retail for similar premium earbuds, a common indicator of counterfeit or knock-offs.
  • No returns accepted, increasing buyer exposure if item is mis-described or defective.
  • Sparse listing text and generic brand label ('earbuds') make it hard to verify model/origin.
  • Seller account/store page lacks rich metadata and the store endpoint returned minimal info, reducing traceability.
  • No clear reverse-image matches to official product photos found, suggesting images may be reused or generic.

🔎 Detailed Checks & Analysis

Price vs known retail / market comparison

Score: 10/100
Failed

"A gap this large between typical retail and the listing price is a strong red flag; cheap price alone isn't definitive, but it's the leading concern here."

Reason: Listing price (£21.50) is far below expected retail for genuine premium earbuds, a high-risk signal for counterfeit or knock-off items.

Listing content & product detail quality

Score: 15/100
Failed

"Good listings include model numbers, serial ranges, and explicit brand claims; their absence increases uncertainty and buyer risk."

Reason: The listing lacks a descriptive text and uses a generic brand name, making it hard to verify model and specifications.

Seller reputation and profile transparency

Score: 40/100
Failed

"Presence of feedback is positive, but lack of a populated store page or contact details makes it hard to assess long-term reliability."

Reason: Seller shows a feedback score (100) but public store/profile pages are sparse or not populated, reducing traceability.

Sales history and transaction volume

Score: 35/100
Failed

"Some sales exist, which is slightly reassuring, but the low volume doesn't establish a reliable track record."

Reason: Only 7 units marked as sold; small sample limits confidence in consistent product quality.

Images and reverse-image traceability

Score: 30/100
Failed

"When images match many different sellers or stock photos, it can suggest resellers of generic/white-label goods rather than an authorized retailer."

Reason: Images appear generic and no authoritative reverse-image matches were found in the evidence set.

Fulfillment, returns and buyer protections

Score: 20/100
Failed

"A strict no-returns policy on low-cost, high-authenticity-risk items reduces the practical protections available to buyers."

Reason: Seller lists 'No returns accepted', which increases buyer exposure if the product is counterfeit or defective.

Your Next Steps

  • 1

    Open the seller's feedback page (link in listing) and read recent comments for reports of counterfeit items or non-delivery.

  • 2

    Ask the seller to provide a serial number, high-resolution photos of any branding/packaging, and the exact model identifier before buying.

  • 3

    Do a Google-image reverse search on the listing photos and any photos the seller provides; look for identical listings at different prices or sellers.

  • 4

    If the seller claims the product is a brand-name item (e.g., Apple), verify the serial number on the manufacturer's coverage/check page before expecting warranty.

  • 5

    Prefer payment methods with buyer protection (PayPal, card via eBay) and avoid direct bank transfers or outside-of-eBay requests.

Evidence & Citations

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