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I bought a remarkably similar mug (last advert shown) from an add from different site [1]. Everything about it was a fake. Almost every feature they advertise

I bought a remarkably similar mug (last advert shown) from an add from different site [1]. Everything about it was a fake. Almost every feature they advertised did not exist (including the fact that it did not come in a gift box.) That was from a site I visit a lot and I wanted to show support. BTW the AI generated animation is quite cool, too bad it is not real... Do not buy this!! [1] https://kenmiso.com/products/%E2%9A%A1%E2%9C%A8ultimate-v8-engine-gift-mug-a-gearhead%27s-dream https://kenmiso.com/products/%E2%9A%A1%E2%9C%A8ultimate-v8-e...

sieep 8mo ago
so you're saying this is a real product and the ad you saw(then purchased from) was a fake?
brk 8mo ago
I am surprised you could look at that page and expect to receive a quality product. The images all look like really low grade AI-generated renderings. The mug in the cupholder and the giftbox image in particular don't stand up to even casual scrutiny. Not trying to make your situation worse, I just find it interesting what these sites are able to get away with to get people to part with their money.
- userbinator 8mo ago
  I just find it interesting what these sites are able to get away with to get people to part with their money. That reminds me of https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Willy%27s_Chocolate_Experience https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Willy%27s_Chocolate_Experience ...which ironically has crossed the line into "so bad it's good" territory.
WarmWash 8mo ago
Maggie Mcguagh on Instagram's whole schtick is buying and reviewing these fake AI generated products. Its pretty hilarious [1]https://www.instagram.com/maggiemcgaugh https://www.instagram.com/maggiemcgaugh
easywood 8mo ago
I am very curious what the product really looked like.
- sammyoos 8mo ago
  I gave it to a friend, but think the cup shown, with painted by an amateur model enthusiast. Not quite right colours, not quite right places... https://i0.wp.com/kirkville.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/IMG_0347.jpeg?resize=833%2C571&ssl=1 https://i0.wp.com/kirkville.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/I...
gramie 8mo ago
Are you saying that something about this product is suspect? But it has "Beautiful Craftsamnship"! https://img-va.myshopline.com/image/store/1731468034215/1dd40a2b58c4355aff91c01535b48f41.png https://img-va.myshopline.com/image/store/1731468034215/1dd4...
- 01HNNWZ0MV43FF 8mo ago
  > interlocking ars OwO
- BugsJustFindMe 8mo ago
  I've always wanted a mug that has an "Ecgraronic| handle sin.]"! I mean how could you not want to own a piece of hand-painte perfectly restody that perfectly restores the V8 engine red?
meindnoch 8mo ago
Wtf. How could you fall for such an obvious scam? Are you under 5 years old? Or over 60?
bombcar 8mo ago
Just as there's a cottage industry for "I made the game the scam ads show" - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zRDhiN50Vo0 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zRDhiN50Vo0 I think there will soon be a cottage industry for "the scam ad was good, let's make it for real". That mug is amusing but it should't be too hard for China to make something similar - but real (at least without the weird piston).
sometimez 8mo ago
Can you please share what the actual product looks like?
pvorb 8mo ago
At least you got a mug!
direwolf20 8mo ago
Sue them for your $28 back?

sieep 8mo ago

so you're saying this is a real product and the ad you saw(then purchased from) was a fake?

brk 8mo ago

I am surprised you could look at that page and expect to receive a quality product. The images all look like really low grade AI-generated renderings. The mug in the cupholder and the giftbox image in particular don't stand up to even casual scrutiny. Not trying to make your situation worse, I just find it interesting what these sites are able to get away with to get people to part with their money.

userbinator 8mo ago
I just find it interesting what these sites are able to get away with to get people to part with their money. That reminds me of https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Willy%27s_Chocolate_Experience https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Willy%27s_Chocolate_Experience ...which ironically has crossed the line into "so bad it's good" territory.

WarmWash 8mo ago

Maggie Mcguagh on Instagram's whole schtick is buying and reviewing these fake AI generated products. Its pretty hilarious [1]https://www.instagram.com/maggiemcgaugh https://www.instagram.com/maggiemcgaugh

easywood 8mo ago

I am very curious what the product really looked like.

sammyoos 8mo ago
I gave it to a friend, but think the cup shown, with painted by an amateur model enthusiast. Not quite right colours, not quite right places... https://i0.wp.com/kirkville.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/IMG_0347.jpeg?resize=833%2C571&ssl=1 https://i0.wp.com/kirkville.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/I...

gramie 8mo ago

Are you saying that something about this product is suspect? But it has "Beautiful Craftsamnship"! https://img-va.myshopline.com/image/store/1731468034215/1dd40a2b58c4355aff91c01535b48f41.png https://img-va.myshopline.com/image/store/1731468034215/1dd4...

01HNNWZ0MV43FF 8mo ago
> interlocking ars OwO
BugsJustFindMe 8mo ago
I've always wanted a mug that has an "Ecgraronic| handle sin.]"! I mean how could you not want to own a piece of hand-painte perfectly restody that perfectly restores the V8 engine red?

meindnoch 8mo ago

Wtf. How could you fall for such an obvious scam? Are you under 5 years old? Or over 60?

bombcar 8mo ago

Just as there's a cottage industry for "I made the game the scam ads show" - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zRDhiN50Vo0 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zRDhiN50Vo0 I think there will soon be a cottage industry for "the scam ad was good, let's make it for real". That mug is amusing but it should't be too hard for China to make something similar - but real (at least without the weird piston).

sometimez 8mo ago

Can you please share what the actual product looks like?

pvorb 8mo ago

At least you got a mug!

direwolf20 8mo ago

Sue them for your $28 back?