I know that you will not do that, but here is a snippet of a typical email from me:
CS: Hi, can you please confirm that this is a Survive! Factory 1st and not their Factory 2nd? I am quite familiar with Survive! and know how to check the difference.
Seller: I don't think so, but I don't know for sure. I bought it as a 1st, unless they have lied about it to me!
CS: Well I know they do not do that because I am quite familiar with their sales operation. Are you willing to remove the handle scales and check for the Factory 2nd marking behind the handle scales?
Seller: I am sorry but the knife is not with me right now so I will have to check this out later.
CS: Fair enough, but if I buy it and I find out that it is a Factory 2nd, I will have to send it back for a complete refund. I know that you stated, "no returns", but eBay covers me for: Sent, Not As Described (SNAD).
Crickets......