I'm sure it was smoothed quite well as it was cut etc, I think they have just snapped off, but I know my mate took a bumper and got it back looking like that. Because I don't know any after market that looks like this...
Lol how many times..... It's quite obviously an aftermarket bumper, they do exist.... Look around!
No, the tabs etc weren't cut off etc because quite obviously they weren't there in the first place.
Having said all the above, it looks to be abs and who knows, it might be a good fit so it might not be all bad, im only saying this so you can sell your bumper with an accurate description. But seriously, there's no way on this earth it's an oem bumper or valance that's been smoothed. I can't really believe you're attempting to dispute it, regardless of what your 'friend' had and says you've got eyesight like we all do and all of what I've said is pretty obvious.