Does this eyeshadow set on Ebay look real, or fake?

It is MAC cosmetics, which is REALLY expensive. And it comes with 18 colors, and usually one color is almost 20 dollars. I have heard of lots of scandals,where they say it's an expensive brand like MAC, and when you get it it's some cheap makeup. OR you dont get the stuff at all...





I'm 13, don't know much about Ebay, and I'd like someone to check this out for me, because I don't make money very quick as a tween with no allowance....








Heres the link: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem%26amp;ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT%26amp;item=270306636286Does this eyeshadow set on Ebay look real, or fake?
FAKE!





I hate to generalise but almost anything that comes from Asia, is fake.





You should join Specktra.com. There is a big post on that forum which specifically names dodgy ebay MAC sellers and another post which names authentic and trusted ebay MAC sellers.





Also, beware of ebay in general. There are lots of sellers selling fakes on there who will tell you their products are authentic. When you get into MAC a little more you will easily be able to spot out fakes, but if you're still new, you won't know the difference, so becareful.





If you're ever doubtful, always ask, however judging by the answers you've received so far, don't ask here. The Specktra makeup forums is full of awesome MAC obsessed girls who know the difference between fake and real from just one glance.





And just so you know, if you do buy fake MAC on ebay, ebay cannot give you your money back. Most of the time any refund you receive has to be issued by the seller. They will most likely not give you a refund. If you pay via Paypal and then file a claim with them, it may be possible to receive a refund, however this process is quiet slow and doesn;t guarantee anything.





Prevention is better than cure.





edit: Oh, thanks fastlanejiggy - my bad xD. It's Specktra.net!Does this eyeshadow set on Ebay look real, or fake?
It's difficult to tell by looking at the photo whether they are genuine MAC products, although they do appear to be so. Of course there are many knockoffs out there. I myself have a Prada purse that cost me only $20. :)





Considering the cost, when including the shipping, it's not a bad price to get that quantity of eyeshadow. It could be chancy though. The seller only had one previous buyer (you'll have better luck buying from established sellers) and the seller is located in Thailand making it difficult to sort out a missing shipment or trying to get a refund for shoddy merchandise.





My advice: If you want inexpensive, quality make-up, check out ELF cosmetics. They've been featured on Oprah and in magazines and most items are $1, with the expensive items being about $5.
I would avoid this auction for 2 reasons:


1. Lack of feedback/unestablished seller


2. Coming from Thailand.





You could get your money back if you paid through PayPal and it turned out to be bogus but do you really want to deal with the hassle?


Also I agree with Dy............ but it's Specktra.net
wow that's really cheap for all that eyeshadow. There is no real way of telling unless you try it on. The container it's in looks real. Maybe you should go to your local mac store and see the colors they have and compare them to the one on the pic.
It looks real.


If it isn't you can submit a complaint to Ebay and you'll get your money back and that person's account will be frozen.


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Go for it!~
It seems pretty legit. Shipping is $15 though.





Also, Paypal is safe, so go for it :)