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Hey RyanDragon22, I really appreciate you sharing your experience. It definitely makes me wonder how often this kind of dishonesty happens across the board with online vendors. I’ve been bitten by similar issues before, but always thought it was just a one-off case. Did you notice any patterns or specific red flags that could help others avoid a similar fate? I’m particularly curious if it was a mix-up with the shipping method or if they were just being outright misleading with their product photos. It’s interesting to think about whether there’s a workaround, like relying on verified reviews or maybe a consumer group that tracks these issues. What do you think could help improve the situation for buyers like us?