Most people know what authorized items from their favorite boat or show look like. They are selling on their respective websites and elsewhere online and offered for sale by reputable means. If these things are valid they would more than likely also be found for sale somewhere other than Ebay. Most items would look similar to what is already selling by that person. They would more than likely not be shipping from Indonesia or elsewhere outside of the United States.
Hand signed photos and things of that nature are probably the real deal. The onslaught of bogus Captain Phil Tribute Items, however, is overwhelming. On any given day one can find numerous articles being offered unchecked on EBay as though they are legit.
Examples: Authorized Captain Phil Harris Merchandise
Authorized Discovery Deadliest Catch Items
Authorized Edgar and Matt's Northwestern LIMITED T-shirts
Unauthorized Signed Mug - Captain Phil Harris
Unauthorized Captain Phil Harris Tribute T Shirt
By all means, purchase whatever articles you wish. Understand that the proceeds do not go to benefit your favorite celebrity or boat if they are not official items presented for sale directly from them.
Want to help stop this sham? If you go to EBay.com and view items you feel may be bogus, click here: How can I report a listing that appears to be violating EBay rules and policies? with a couple clicks of the mouse the item is reported. If the item is valid that's fine but at least someone checked on it to find out.
If we all take a couple minutes to look out for things such as this we can help stop uunauthorized sources from making money by using names and photos of people without their consent.
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