This got me thinking for a change. Of course Tom's right in what he has said (as always

) but once again I noted that someone has another issue with magic purchased off ebay.
It's not quite clear if the instructions for this trick have not been included, or if the instructions have been misread. Whichever it is, the growing number of posts on this and other sites that enquire about items bought on ebay, is surely an indicator of the benefits of buying from a reputable magic dealer.
No doubt there are many who use ebay to sell legitimate products but we also know that there are many out there who are after the quick buck and will pass on incomplete, damaged and counterfeit items without conscience and to the first person to stump up the cash.
Personally, ebay would be the last place that I would buy magic.
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