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This seller has a lot of "reproduction" boxes, but the listings make it a little ambiguous and the boxes also do not state reproduction anywhere on them.  I messaged them just to confirm that they are repro's and if they say reproduction anywhere.  They do not.  Seller's response was "They’re not the same material or printing process used as originals".  To me it seems like these are just counterfeit items then.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/175526989643

Says new, not vintage, so yes it does seem like he created the box in the likeness of something else.

...and the listing states, "Other custom cereal boxes also available ."

The problem is, these aren't custom, they're repros of actual boxes.  Some of the original Nintendo ones can go for quite a bit of money.  He also has repros of some non-sport trading card boxes and action figure boxes.  While his listings may say "custom" or "reproduction", the items he sells do not say it anywhere.  If someone bought these they could try to re-sell them as original boxes down the road, and unless you know what to look for, could be duped into buying a repro being passed off as original.

Yes, they're counterfeits.  He's preying on the buyers who don't read the "fine print".

Agreed. $19 for a fake.