HOW TO KNOW REAL VS. FAKE (REPRODUCTION) POKEMON DIAMOND/PEARL GAME !!

Hey guys!
I got scammed, it sucked. I didn't know any better, but now I do so I am passing on this knowledge.
Hopefully this saves you some time, money, and headaches!
In my experience, buying Pokemon Games from these places have a higher chance if being authentic games
• friends/family
• Facebook Marketplace (LOCAL PICKUP)
• Craigslist
• Local Game Shop Businesses
• Yard Sales
And buying Pokemon Games from these places have a high chance of being fakes/reproductions
• eBay
• Amazon (don't even search there)
• flea markets
• Facebook Marketplace (SHIPPING)
If you are buying one of these games from ANYWHERE, use these tips to check if it is legit or not.
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