# Check a toy retailer before paying

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Content updated: 2026-10-02

Begin with the official regional store or directory, then verify the exact seller and item. Product photos and a familiar logo do not establish authorization.

Trace the store from the brand
Open the brand website yourself and follow its store links. For Sonny Angel, the official directory separates regions and store types. For Jellycat, begin at its official site and Store Locator. Check the destination domain before supplying personal details.

Name the seller of record
On a marketplace, the platform and seller can differ. Save the shop name, product reference, condition and whether the item is sealed or opened. Compare the final seller shown at checkout with the listing.

Ask a question that can be checked
For a confirmed item, request the exact character, series, included card or accessories and condition photos. For a sealed box, ask which series and package format it is. A checklist helps surface inconsistencies but cannot certify authenticity.

Compare the delivered total
Include postage and any applicable fees in the quote. Read cancellation and return terms on that seller’s current page; do not assume another store’s terms apply. If material details remain unclear, pause the purchase instead of filling gaps with guesses.

Sonny Angel official stores: https://www.sonnyangel.com/en/store/

Jellycat official site: https://us.jellycat.com/

POP MART official site: https://www.popmart.com/us