[Acheron Cosplay] Second-Hand Xianyu Full-Set Fail: Nothing But Pure Tragedy

I thought I'd hit the jackpot when I found a full set at a great price, but things went downhill even before the seller shipped it out, leaving me utterly infuriated by the end. After agreeing on the price, the seller informed me that the prop's internal spine was broken and offered a 15 RMB discount for me to buy a replacement myself. I thought, sure, as long as the rest of the set is intact, I can do some DIY repairs. But the moment it arrived, I was shocked—this wasn't minor wear; it was a catastrophic concealment of flaws for this Acheron Cosplay set.

First, let's talk about the wig. I wasn't overly pick about styling initially, so I let the seller send it bagged since it lacked complex styling pieces. I figured I could just comb and trim it myself. But when I opened it, it was nowhere near combable; the entire wig had exploded into a tangled wad of yarn. I frequently help friends trim and style wigs, but even with steam and a wide-tooth comb, rescuing a wig in this condition takes tremendous effort. Shoving it into a bag without caring about its state is pure disrespect to the wig.

Next up, the outfit—even more of a headache. The clothes didn't just smell moldy (clearly unwashed before shipping), but most egregiously, the hem was covered in huge, clear black footprints. It proved the seller tested it on dirty ground or tossed it on the floor during shooting, then packed it straight up for me without cleaning. Beyond footprints, multiple areas were ungluing—both chest panel seams and belt details showed obvious peeling.

The prop sword handle was also snapped. While the seller admitted to the broken spine, they didn't even send the broken segment. I told them to keep the 15 RMB and mail back the broken piece so I could glue it or pay a craftsman to restore it. The seller agreed smoothly, but when I checked back a few days later for tracking, I found my Xianyu account completely blocked!

This behavior truly pushed me over the edge. In Second-hand trading, if issues arise, honest communication goes a long way. Even if you disclose all flaws upfront, as a buyer of second-hand items, I can accept it. But hiding every single flaw and then blocking the buyer is egregiously malicious. Left with no choice, I gathered all flaw photos and chat records, ready to launch a Xianyu Court dispute at any moment.

To everyone looking into Cosplay costume rants and buying pre-owned outfits, consider this a warning for Xianyu buyer beware: be extremely cautious of sellers who offer sweet talk while dodging flaw details. The takeaway here is to inspect every single detail; don't assume buying a full set saves you trouble. These past two weeks have been exhausting, but I'll chalk it up as an expensive lesson learned for navigating second-hand markets.