How It Works

Step-By-Step Instructions

1. Win The Samurai Guy from his official eBay listing.	How can I tell if The Samurai Guy is a fake?
2. Leave the eBay Seller Feedback.	Why is this important?
3. Sensei will use the Seller’s feedback to contact you.	Why is this important?
4. Take a picture of him in an unforgettable scene.	Can you give me some ideas?
5. Send up to 5 photos and short descriptions to Sensei.	When is the deadline?
6. List The Samurai Guy on eBay.	What if I lose or keep The Samurai Guy?
7. Send Sensei your eBay Item ID to become official.	How can I tell if The Samurai Guy is a fake?
8. Ship The Samurai Guy as quickly as possible..	When is the deadline?

Tips

Only the eBay Item ID displayed on this website is officially supported
The more people who bid on The Samurai Guy, the better your chance of getting more money. So do all you can to make him popular
You should always request/require the fastest shipping option possible. Remember, you have a deadline!
You should list The Samurai Guy on eBay as soon as you receive him so that you have enough time for him to be bought before the deadline
Sensei will not post your photos until you have completed all the steps above

The eBay Listing Template

To help you list The Samurai Guy on eBay quickly and to help inform Buyers that it is the official eBay listing, you may copy the html provided below. Just click in the text box and copy it to your clipboard to paste into your eBay listing.

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<div class="tsg-content"><img src="http://thesamuraiguy.com/tsg-header.jpg"/><br/><br/><b>THE SAMURAI GUY</b><br/>Countless enemies have been shamed in defeat by my cunning and strength.  Shogun stand in awe and respect for my skills in battle.  Where evil men fear my katana sword, friends can count on my undying loyalty and generosity.  I am the defender of the weak and the innocent.  I stand guard against the unknowable darkness.  During peace time, my talent for philosophy, poetry, music, and dance make me a highly sought after guest at the Imperial Court.  I bid you to join me on my epic journey as I travel toward my destiny of enlightenment.  Learn the ways of the warrior and become part of the legend of <b>The Samurai Guy</b>.<br/><br/><img src="http://thesamuraiguy.com/wp-content/themes/arras-theme/library/timthumb.php?src=tsg-ebay-01.jpg&w=300&h=100&zc=1"><img src="http://thesamuraiguy.com/wp-content/themes/arras-theme/library/timthumb.php?src=tsg-ebay-02.jpg&w=300&h=100&zc=1"><br/><br/><b>THE MINIATURE</b><br/>You are bidding on a metal samurai miniature figurine, measuring approximately 55mm x 65mm x 60mm (LxWxH).  This item is provided in as-is condition as shown in the attached picture.<br/><br/><b>HOW YOU CAN PARTICIPATE</b><br/><a href="http://thesamuraiguy.com">TheSamuraiGuy.com</a> has voluntarilty chosen to use this miniature as a promotional item in the pictures displayed on their website.  You may contribute photos and suggested storylines by sending pictures with The Samurai Guy to his Sensei.  The steps are as follows:
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<li>Win The Samurai Guy from his official eBay listing.</li>
<li>Leave the eBay Seller Feedback.  This is the only way Sensei can contact you.</li>
<li>Take a picture of The Samurai Guy in an unforgettable scene.</li>
<li>Send up to 5 photos and short descriptions to Sensei.</li>
<li>List The Samurai Guy on eBay to continue his journey.</li>
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<p>There is a deadline, so please be sure to read <a href="http://thesamuraiguy.com/how-it-works/">the full instructions here</a><br/><br/><b>VERIFY MY AUCTION:  DON’T BUY A FAKE</b><br/>Only the eBay item displayed at TheSamuraiGuy.com is eligible for participation.  You may verify this is the valid auction by going to <a href="http://thesamuraiguy.com">TheSamuraiGuy.com</a> and seeing the eBay Item ID in the eBay2Go Widget.  Do  not be fooled by counterfeits.<br/><br/><img src="http://thesamuraiguy.com/wp-content/themes/arras-theme/library/timthumb.php?src=tsg-ebay-03.jpg&w=300&h=100&zc=1"><img src="http://thesamuraiguy.com/wp-content/themes/arras-theme/library/timthumb.php?src=tsg-ebay-04.jpg&w=300&h=100&zc=1"><br/><br/><b>TERMS AND CONDITIONS</b><br/>Please note that you are making a purchase from an individual Seller on eBay and are thus governed by the policies and guidelines set forth by eBay.  You are not buying directly from TheSamuraiGuy.com and any disputes should be settled between you and the Seller according to eBay policies.  TheSamuraiGuy.com has voluntarily chosen to use this item in their pictures and may choose to end this association at any time and without prior warning.  Pictures and stories submitted are not guaranteed for display on the site and are the sole discretion of TheSamuraiGuy.com.  By participating in this story, you are agreeing to <a href="http://thesamuraiguy.com/legal/">these terms and conditions</a>.</div>
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It will look something like this:

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