A teenager in England has paid £450 (NZ$894) for a photo of a Day One edition Xbox One, mistaking it for an actual console.
As reported by the Nottingham Post, Peter Clatworthy, 19, made the purchase via eBay, and admits the listing said it was a photo, but says he was confused by its appearance in the video games and consoles category of the website.
"It said 'photo' and I was in two minds, but I looked at the description and the fact it was in the right category made me think it was genuine,” said Clatworthy.
"I looked at the seller's feedback and there was nothing negative. I bought it there and then because I thought it was a good deal.
"It's obvious now I've been conned out of my money,” he added.
"They'd written on the back of it 'thank you for your purchase'. I was fuming."
Clatworthy said he was buying the console for his four-year-old son, McKenzie.
He contested the purchase with eBay, and because he paid via PayPal, he can expect to receive a full refund from the seller.
"We don't allow listings which mislead, and will take action against this seller,” said an eBay spokesperson.
"Customers can shop with confidence on eBay as we guarantee you will get your item or your money back. Mr Clatworthy is covered by the eBay money-back guarantee and we will be contacting him to put things right."
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