One you know the identifiers of spotting a legitimately rate edition of Stadium Events, it's easy to know if the seller has an original copy or the more common foreign edition. Just follow these simple rules:.
Rule 1: If it's easy to find, it's not rare. Collectors have been trying to hunt out this title for over 20 years, with only a few actual copies ever spotted.
At the writing of this article there are 30 different auctions on eBay, all claiming to be legitimate versions of the rare Stadium Events. Since only about 10 to 20 copies of the game have ever been seen, the majority of these look like they are foreign versions or all-out scams. Of all 30 only one actually looks legitimate.
Rule 2: If purchasing from an auction site or places that offer used games, first check the sellers rating. If they have a zero ratings from previous buyers or several negatives, then be cautious. Many scammers often create phony profiles and drop them after the first or several scams put their ratings in the negatives, and then quickly create a new profile to continue ripping folks off.
Rule 3: Avoid Craigslist for all collectibles valued over $200 (if you can afford to lose even that much). Craigslist is famous for scams. While there are some honest folk out there looking to avoid eBay fees and wanting to sell locally, it's unlikely that $1,000+ mint in box copy of Stadium Events you find posted there is legit.
Other Craigslist Rules:
- Avoid picking up a Craigslist item from the seller's home. Arrange a public place to meet, like a restaurant or bar. If the item is too large for this and you absolutely have to go to the seller's home, bring a friend or two with you (safety in numbers). Just tell the seller they are there to help you move the item.
- Don't purchase from out-of-towners who post on local sections of Craigslist, especially international sellers. Often scam artists will post ads in towns they do not live in, and even other counties. If you fall for this, once you mail them your money you might as well kiss it goodbye forever.
Rule 4: Learn to Identify A Legit Copy of Stadium Events (see next step)
