Have you seen this viral eBay scam? We dive deep into the latest and scariest threat facing online sellers: the rise of AI-generated scam photos. Buyers are using artificial intelligence to create convincing images of "damaged" items to demand refunds, even keeping the original, undamaged product—sometimes even sending back a random item like a VHS tape or a box of pasta!We discuss the viral sports card scam example, the frustrations of dealing with unhelpful customer service, and why the current system unfairly sides with new buyer accounts over established sellers. Plus, we compare eBay's high transaction fees (which can exceed 18% when all costs are factored in) with the lower-fee, higher-trust model of alternative marketplaces like BrickLink.What are your experiences? Have you been scammed as a seller or buyer? Drop a comment below and let us know!Connect with the Idiots:☎️ Leave a question, comment, or show idea on our new FITT Voicemail line: (732) 800-19770:00:45 Welcome0:05:30 The eBay Guarantee Just Cost Me $310:10:55 The New AI Generated Damage Scam0:15:10 Trading Card Seller Shows AI Scam Example0:18:19 Why Sellers are Leaving eBay for Rogue 5 Toys0:28:56 How LEGO BrickLink's Low-Fee, Honest Model Works0:33:40 The Truth About High eBay Seller Fees0:37:20 Why eBay Must Implement AI Detection Software0:41:55 Rogue 5 Toys & FITT Patreon0:44:37 Wrap Up#ebayscam #AIScams #ToyCollecting #eBayScamAlert #ChatGPT #GoogleGemini #Grok #eBayFees #eBaySeller #BrickLink #TradingCards #ActionFigures #ToyCollectingCommunity #eBayFraud #FiveIdiotsTalkingToys #FITT #OnlineSellingTips #SellerProtection #VintageToys #toycollectors #LEGO #CAS #AFA #OpenAI #GrokAI-----------------------🫶 Support our #podcast through Patreon, and get early access to #toycollection previews, exclusive #starwarsactionfigures video content like Rated-R collector episodes AKA "Five Idiots After Dark" & our regular episodes before the public: https://patreon.com/FiveIdiotsTalkingToys👍🏼 All the FITT links: http://fiveidiotstalkingtoys.com/👕 FITT Merch Shop ~ T-Shirts, Hoodies, Mugs, Hats, Stickers & more for #toycollectors!Shop now: https://five-idiots-talking-toys.myspreadshop.com/🤖 Buy #toys & #collectibles with us at "Rogue Five Toys": https://www.facebook.com/groups/roguefivetoys

In this episode of Wins and Wiffs, the Five Idiots unpack their latest collectible acquisitions and one major grading disappointment! The drama starts with a discussion of the shockingly low 75+ grade and high shipping cost for a rare, sealed 1979 Alien board game, sparking a debate on grading service consistency. The guys also share their "wins," including a haul of valuable Stompers vehicles for a patron, the new Star Wars Cobb Vanth Lego set, a vintage Star Wars storybook, a McFarlane DC figure (and the Mattel license swap), and a high-grade Hobbit comic. We also launch our new voicemail line!☎️ Leave a question, comment, or show idea on our new FITT Voicemail line: (732) 800-19770:00 - Cold Open: Quitting the Podcast & Snow Day Woes0:49 - McFarlane Super Friends & DC License Talk9:50 - Lego Star Wars Cobb Vanth and Speeder11:34 - Rare Vintage Stompers Vehicles15:30 - Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back Storybook18:30 - The Hobbit Comic (1989) CGC 9.820:44 - The WIFF: 1979 Alien Board Game Grading Disaster31:50 - Introducing the FITT Voicemail Line!#GradingWhiff #AlienBoardGame #Stompers #StarWarsLego #McFarlaneToys #DCComics #ToyCollecting #CGC #VintageToys #FiveIdiotsTalkingToys #FITT #Podcast #TheHobbit #CobbVanth #actionfigures-----------------------🫶 Support our #podcast through Patreon, and get early access to #toycollection previews, exclusive #starwarsactionfigures video content like Rated-R collector episodes AKA "Five Idiots After Dark" & our regular episodes before the public:https://patreon.com/FiveIdiotsTalkingToys👍🏼 Follow us on social media! Get all the FITT links (Facebook, Instagram, collectibles, merch, giveaways & more):http://fiveidiotstalkingtoys.com/👕 FITT Merch Shop ~ T-Shirts, Hoodies, Mugs, Hats, Stickers & more for #toycollectors!Shop now: https://five-idiots-talking-toys.myspreadshop.com/🎧 Download and subscribe to the #vintagestarwars pod!• YouTube (video show): https://www.youtube.com/@FiveIdiotsTalkingToys• Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/FiveIdiotsTalkingToysSpotify• Apple Podcasts: https://tinyurl.com/FiveIdiotsTalkingToysApple🤖 Buy #toys & #collectibles with us at "Rogue Five Toys": https://www.facebook.com/groups/roguefivetoys

The Galaxy's Edge rumors are true! The Five Idiots dive into the massive changes officially announced for Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge at both Disneyland and Disney World. Disney is expanding the timeline to incorporate the Original Trilogy!Official Disney Parks Blog Announcement: https://disneyparksblog.com/dlr/star-wars-galaxys-edge-timeline-expands-at-disneyland/The discussion covers the official Disney Parks announcement (7:04) and details which classic characters, such as Darth Vader, Han Solo, and Luke Skywalker, are heading to Batuu (8:09). We also connect these major park changes to the new leadership at Lucasfilm, specifically Dave Filoni (4:20), and analyze why these updates make strong fan and financial sense for the company (10:49). Are you excited for the Original Trilogy characters to arrive? Let us know in the comments!☎️ Leave a question, comment, or show idea on our new FITT Voicemail line: (732) 800-1977Timestamp Chapter List0:00 - Cold Open: The Theme Park Topic0:37 - Welcome & Tonight's Topic: Galaxy's Edge Changes1:17 - How often do the FITT hosts visit Disney Parks?3:16 - The RUMOR: Original Trilogy Characters are Coming4:20 - Could Dave Filoni be influencing the change?7:04 - OFFICIAL CONFIRMATION: Disney Parks Blog Announcement8:09 - Which Original Trilogy Characters Are Arriving?8:40 - Catering to the New vs. Classic Star Wars Fans10:49 - The Economics of Disney Parks: Who is Spending the Money?14:32 - More Official Details: Music and Cantina Band16:28 - Final Thoughts & Outro#GalaxysEdge #DisneyParks #GalaxysEdgeUpdate #StarWarsOriginalTrilogy #DisneyParksNews #disneyparksblog #StarWars #FITT #Disneyland #DisneyWorld #StarWarsToys #DarthVader #HanSolo #LukeSkywalker #DaveFiloni -----------------------🫶 Support our #podcast through Patreon, and get early access to #toycollection previews, exclusive #starwarsactionfigures video content like Rated-R collector episodes AKA "Five Idiots After Dark" & our regular episodes before the public:https://patreon.com/FiveIdiotsTalkingToys👍🏼 Follow us on social media! Get all the FITT links (Facebook, Instagram, collectibles, merch, giveaways & more):http://fiveidiotstalkingtoys.com/👕 FITT Merch Shop ~ T-Shirts, Hoodies, Mugs, Hats, Stickers & more for #toycollectors!Shop now: https://five-idiots-talking-toys.myspreadshop.com/🎧 Download and subscribe to the #vintagestarwars pod!• YouTube (video show): https://www.youtube.com/@FiveIdiotsTalkingToys• Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/FiveIdiotsTalkingToysSpotify• Apple Podcasts: https://tinyurl.com/FiveIdiotsTalkingToysApple🤖 Buy #toys & #collectibles with us at "Rogue Five Toys": https://www.facebook.com/groups/roguefivetoys