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Chapter 423 - 418: Scammed by Figurines!_2

Chapter 423: Chapter 418: Scammed by Figurines!_2

But this distinction, when applied to tiny collectible figurines, is almost negligible.

Besides, the major difference is the addition of a type-C port on the second-generation figurines, hidden underneath the clothes.

Originally, Chen Tingquan thought there was some key information hidden within, but after connecting it to a computer, he realized it wasn’t even a storage device—the computer didn’t recognize it at all. Its sole purpose was to charge the figurine.

Chen Tingquan leaned back in his computer chair, hand to forehead, and remained silent for a long time.

"What is this..."

"A price increase without increased value???"

Chen Tingquan was all smiles when he started unboxing, but now his good mood had vanished in an instant. He felt like a big sucker who had thrown away 699 yuan for nothing, and it had just sunk straight to the bottom.

As for the live comments, they were already going crazy with laughter.

"Pfft! I’m dying. How can opening a figurine be this entertaining?"

"Huh? Is this the legendary financial product? The storied second-generation Elios figurine?"

"What financial product? More like a scam product, right!"

"I suggest the host quickly downloads an anti-fraud center APP to be alert to new types of scams!"

"I’m dying of laughter. Hurry up and return it, man. 699 for something that should be 399, you’re such a big sucker!"

"How can you say it’s 699 for the original 399 item? Isn’t it clearly different? It’s got a type-C port! Charging you 300 for a port, no problem, right?"

"Definitely no problem, because having an extra port on a girl, some things are crucial. They can’t be bought for a mere 300."

"Too bad the port is in the wrong place. If it were moved to a key area, I’d pay an extra 300 and it’d be worth it!"

Looking at these shameless comments, Chen Tingquan was utterly speechless.

He really hadn’t planned for this to be entertaining!

Today was supposed to be simple: start the live stream, casually unbox the new figurine, show it off to everyone, and then move on. But instead, it turned him into the butt of the joke.

"Forget it, no need to return it.

"I’ll keep it for now, maybe... my thoughts on it will change later."

Chen Tingquan took another careful look at the figurine, his feelings a mixture of emotions.

After all, it was a differently modeled figurine and just as exquisitely made. If you consider the usual market prices for collectible figurines, selling this one for 699 wasn’t expensive; it was just back to normal pricing.

It’s just that compared to the first generation that was a steal at 399, this "normal" price also seemed abnormal.

This is what’s called anchoring effect. Since everybody had pegged the price of this figurine series to 399, even if the price was normal now, most would still feel it was artificially high and not worth it.

In terms of returns, sure, it was possible. After all, according to national laws, most goods purchased online are eligible for a seven-day no-reason return, and collectible figurines are clearly included.

But after thinking it over, Chen Tingquan decided it wasn’t worth the hassle since it was hard enough to get it in the first place, and the model was different from the first-generation figurines. Also, strictly speaking, the price was still within the normal range.

The live comments, however, didn’t stop ridiculing him.

"Indeed, maybe you’ll change your mind later? Perhaps the more you think about it, the more you’ll feel like a big sucker!"

"Host, it’s okay if you don’t think it’s worth it now. Give it a few more days, think it over some more, and then you’ll realize it’s not just unworthy, it’s downright a scam!"

"So the first batch of figurines sold at 399 were sold at a loss, and they made it all back with this 699 batch? Well done, Nitiandang knows how to play."

Chen Tingquan was helpless. He placed the figurine aside, at the edge of the camera’s view, then added a line of text on the live stream screen, pointing at his head.

"← The sucker who bought the second-generation Elios figurine for 699!"

After that, Chen Tingquan continued with his live content, appraising treasures for his audience.

Believe it or not, today’s live stream was quite popular, consistently drawing in new viewers.

Yet each new viewer would always comment: "Wow, the host is amazing, having two identical Elios first-generation figurines!"

It made Chen Tingquan furious.

In the blink of an eye, two hours passed.

At 9 p.m., Chen Tingquan wrapped up the appraisal segment, ready to chat with the viewers for a bit and then play some games before ending the stream.

A quick online search confirmed it: the second-generation Elios figurine had become a hot topic.

The majority of the buyers who got their hands on the second generation had received their orders in the afternoon or evening. And after unboxing and inspecting their goods, their reactions were identical to Chen Tingquan’s.

"Damn it, refund!"

Clearly, if the item was sold for 399, it was a steal, a paragon of the collectible figurine community; but at 699, it was a rip-off, the work of a sly, black-hearted swindler, an inexcusable crime!

The internet was full of criticism, interspersed with laughter from the crowd just there for the entertainment.

Some were even organizing a "rights protection group" to get an explanation from Nitiandang.

But that was clearly just bravado. Even if such a group was really organized, the most they could do was vent in the group chat; they couldn’t actually do much else.

Sue Nitiandang? On what grounds?

False advertising?

But Nitiandang hadn’t made any promises about the second-generation figurines being bigger or having a change in model. Everything was an assumption by the people once they saw the price.

Counterfeiting and selling fakes?

That was even less suitable because the figurines were genuine originals, with no issues in quality, and the pricing was within a reasonable range.

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