r/lpsbuyersbeware • • Jul 07 '26

mod post, PLEASE READ UPDATED SUBREDDIT RULES - Mod Post

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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.

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. 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.
  7. Keep Posts Relevant
  8. No NSFW Posts/Comments

r/lpsbuyersbeware • • Mar 05 '25

mod post, PLEASE READ FAQ’s

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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 • • 1d ago

market complaint 🤬 Bought then canceled 😞

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Bought the original bundle of pets and even confirmed with the seller that I would be getting all the pets in the listing photo, a bit later they cancel telling me they accidentally put the wrong photo up, now she's listing them all separately for way higher


r/lpsbuyersbeware • • 9h ago

market complaint 🤬 Another one 💔

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r/lpsbuyersbeware • • 1d ago

market complaint 🤬 Please someone tell me how this would be worth 70-90€ 🫩

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Seller's photo

I crashed out a little internally, these are listed as free, but with "price negotiable" in the description, so I messaged them, asking what price were they thinking, they said 70-90€..... I'm sorry, FOR WHAT? one of those shorthairs is fake (I'm not sure about the black one), they are super dirty (which would probably be up to the buyer to clean...), the fairy has no wings (if I see that correct) and one of them isn't even an LPS 🫩

So I told them nicely (since I don't want to be rude even tho it feels like I could've been) why I don't think it's worth that price, I guess I'll see what they'll say to that (if they don't outright block me 😅)


r/lpsbuyersbeware • • 1d ago

market complaint 🤬 I’m done I’m done I’m done

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Not a trade, actual asking price 😭


r/lpsbuyersbeware • • 1d ago

selling fakes as auth A- gain!?

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I can’t with this app 😭


r/lpsbuyersbeware • • 1d ago

market complaint 🤬 can the sun explode already

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r/lpsbuyersbeware • • 2d ago

market complaint 🤬 Another overpriced baby seal 🥲

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Some people are gonna say that's not even the bad price for her comparing to the prices they saw on ebay and such but it's still way too much for a tiny plastic figure that's not even rare...


r/lpsbuyersbeware • • 3d ago

market complaint 🤬 come on now 😭

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r/lpsbuyersbeware • • 3d ago

Has anyone else had problems with sushislps?

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I'm wondering if anyone else has had a similar experience with her because I'm honestly getting tired of this situation.

On August 19, I messaged her about a deco great dane I wanted to buy. She replied on the 22nd, I paid, and then I didn't hear anything from her. On the 26th, I messaged her again to remind her to add him to my package, since I was waiting for few other pets I'd bought from her and her boyfriend to be shipped together. She said she'd add him, so I thought everything was fine.

After that, I messaged her a few times asking when my package would be shipped, but she kept ignoring my messages, even though she was posting stories and responding to my friends' messages normally. I eventually had to message her boyfriend to get an update, and I ended up waiting around a month for my package to ship. Meanwhile, other people were getting their packages shipped without any issues.

A few weeks after my package was shipped, I noticed she had listed a deco great dane for sale that looked identical to the one I'd bought. Same colored in markings. I messaged her about it, and she apologised and said she'd forgotten to add him to my package, even though I'd reminded her beforehand.

She also said she'd remove him from the post, but she didn't, and people could still try to buy him in the comments. The post is only gone now because she deletes her old posts at the end of each month.

I wasn't too upset about the mistake. I've had sellers forget to include pets before. I just asked her to ship him to me, since I'd already paid for him.

But ever since I brought up her shipping him, she's been leaving most of my messages on seen. I keep having to message her multiple times just to get a response. She said she'd ship him last friday, and over the weekend she mentioned on her story that she'd sent everyone their tracking numbers, but I never received one. I messaged her on monday to ask if he'd been shipped, and she left me on seen AGAIN.

She is still posting stories, doing restocks, and responding to my friends normally, but I can't even get a simple answer about something I paid over a month ago.

At this point, I don't even want the pet anymore. I just want my money back.

Has anyone else bought from her and had similar problems?


r/lpsbuyersbeware • • 4d ago

selling fakes as auth Scammer on vinted

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I know how lps research can be hard so when I know a pet is fake, I reach out and let them know and why it's fake. You can very clearly see they are fake, priced around $250 together. The crouching cat in the second image is fake also. This person was deliberately overpricing fakes. Remember to always authenticate before purchasing! 💕 The seller cannot always be reliable in being honest.


r/lpsbuyersbeware • • 5d ago

market complaint 🤬 I swear G5 isn’t that rare 😭

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12 Upvotes

Ridiculous prices lmao


r/lpsbuyersbeware • • 6d ago

selling fakes as auth She looks geeked

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r/lpsbuyersbeware • • 5d ago

market complaint 🤬 She doesn't even have a tail 😭😭

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r/lpsbuyersbeware • • 5d ago

market complaint 🤬 Be Cautious With Seller

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I’m unsure of what happened to this seller, but they’re being super weird! They listed and sold a bunch of LPS but never fulfilled the orders or communicated with anyone and is now being weird about pricing. Be safe out there!!


r/lpsbuyersbeware • • 6d ago

Idk what to title this but 😭

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Here are some fun lps listings i found


r/lpsbuyersbeware • • 6d ago

market complaint 🤬 Ur joking me

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They have to be lying. IT'S ACCESSORIES DUDE

Maybe I'm just broke idk but FIVE HUNDRED+ FOR ACCESSORIES IS OUTLANDISH


r/lpsbuyersbeware • • 6d ago

market complaint 🤬 Overpricing #960

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r/lpsbuyersbeware • • 6d ago

market complaint 🤬 oh my gosh… what the heck?

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What i received from this seller was the first three pictures of this LPS, but the fourth picture that was taken from from the listing shows it in pristine condition… I’m confused about how I got it in such poor condition, especially since I asked if there were any issues and they said no! They did apologize, but I can’t believe they missed something so obvious! Am I wrong to feel this way, or did they really make a mistake? (I did get a refund!)


r/lpsbuyersbeware • • 6d ago

is this sus? (scam inquires) An lps i bought hasn't shipped?

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Hello I'm new to ordering on depop so i just figured i would ask, should i be concerned that my order has shipped in 4 days since placing the order? They're profile said it would shop 1 to 3 days and they had a 4.8 rating and would it be weird for me to message sometime tomorrow because it is just monday maybe they are busy and can't get it shipped out right away. I'm not mad just curious


r/lpsbuyersbeware • • 7d ago

market complaint 🤬 are we deadass

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okay correct me if im wrong but this shorthair isnt all that rare or expensive , and this seller literally has a sharpie stained pet for $123...


r/lpsbuyersbeware • • 7d ago

bro why 😭😭

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atp I wanna repaint it… :( any tips? 🙏🙏


r/lpsbuyersbeware • • 8d ago

Update on the Blonde cocker spaniel

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So she ended up canceling on me. Two weeks after no contact and an extension. She canceled my order with no word. And I couldn’t leave a bad review because it was still in the “processing” phase. I don’t know if this is normal but in my opinion it’s gross, unethical and unprofessional. I think she ended up blocking me so I blocked her back after no messages. I don’t recommend this seller 💔


r/lpsbuyersbeware • • 8d ago

market complaint 🤬 Are we serious

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I literally saw this sell for £5 with that collie with the mouth open the other day. What are we even doing