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08/02/2006 12:51:50 PM · #26 |
Originally posted by mad_brewer:
Originally posted by glad2badad:
Originally posted by mad_brewer:
Good advice. Resellerratings.com is a good resource, but I'd also use a bit of caution with them and especially other online rating systems. I know of some retailers that will offer small gifts for postitive ratings.
I had bad dealings with an online retailer that eventually did send me a camera (after I cancelled order) and hit me with a restocking fee. To get them to authorize the return I had to sign a waiver stating that I would not leave negative reviews or they would charge $100 to my cc. I signed it to get the return taken care of, with the intention to leave a negative review later. My CC company was no help in his matter and I didn't want to deal with it any more (weeks into this already) so I dropped it. I know they charged others the $100 and just wanted it (and them) to go away. |
That sounds like something the Federal Trade Commission would be interested in. |
I went through many phones calls and a lot of stress to just get my refund (minus restocking fee). In my own best interest I decided to just drop it - to pursue it would have added more stress and anger to my life. FWIW, I heard that vigilante hackers took down their site, although I know it popped up again. That site went down and they are no w doing business under another name.
But my original point still stands - beware of reviews. I read many review sites before purchasing from them and thought I was safe. |
The unfortunate part is, if you never do anything, everyone after you is going to read reviews and assume they are safe, too. You should at least consider contacting the Better Business Bureau. |
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08/03/2006 01:55:27 PM · #27 |
Originally posted by mk:
Originally posted by hankk:
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You're still not getting the camera! :P |
For some reason, this reminded me of the other scams--you get a box with a brick in it or the ebay listing said "eos 5D original box" not "eos 5D in original box" :-)
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08/03/2006 02:01:47 PM · #28 |
Originally posted by mad_brewer:
I went through many phones calls and a lot of stress to just get my refund (minus restocking fee). In my own best interest I decided to just drop it - to pursue it would have added more stress and anger to my life. FWIW, I heard that vigilante hackers took down their site, although I know it popped up again. That site went down and they are no w doing business under another name. |
I had a bad experience also. After I complained to American Express, the vendor changed its website so the items in question weren't on it, then claimed they never offered that item (they sold a Sigma 24-70 f/2.8 and shipped the 24-70 f/3.5-5.6)
Nothing happened until I told the vendor "I listened to my recordings of our calls and checked the printouts I made of your web pages". They never asked for verification, so I suppose this will work even if you didn't record the call. |
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08/03/2006 02:12:00 PM · #29 |
When buying a camera people just have to smart or have common sense on what sites they buy from. If its a site you never ever heard of and the price is to good to be true. Then a simple google search or that reseller website will show peps all of the mad customers they have. Samething with ebay you have to do some research berfore you buy from people.
Their is a link floating around this site someone where in a old thread and someone had all the listing and pictures of the so called camera stores websites that rip people off.
Originally posted by hankk:
you get a box with a brick in it or the ebay listing said "eos 5D original box" not "eos 5D in original box" :-) |
oh yeah that also must read the fine print some people put a long paragraph or two and they know people wont read it all, then somewhere in there is a few words that tells you..... you are bidding on directions of how to get this item for free or just the empty box is for sell
I actually did buy my camera from ebay, after lots and lots of research and comparing prices.... everything turned out great. You just have to read everything and be carefull
Message edited by author 2006-08-03 14:20:49.
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08/03/2006 02:15:03 PM · #30 |
| ...but there's this great package deal on ebay... |
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08/03/2006 02:17:40 PM · #31 |
I think that this is a really great lesson. One that says, Buy from where you know and trust, sometimes a few$$$ spent is worth the stress and agony you will save later.
Tam
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08/03/2006 04:16:22 PM · #32 |
| ...it comes with a tripod... |
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08/03/2006 04:31:14 PM · #33 |
If they threaten a 100$ charge, simply call your credit card company, report it stolen, and they will issue a new card, with a new number. Now they have nothing to charge. But, you have to wait 5-10 business days to receive and activate your new card.
Also, it is probably illegal to claim it was stolen when it really wasn't.
-Hideo |
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08/03/2006 04:38:41 PM · #34 |
Originally posted by redsunphotography:
If they threaten a 100$ charge, simply call your credit card company, report it stolen, and they will issue a new card, with a new number. Now they have nothing to charge. But, you have to wait 5-10 business days to receive and activate your new card.
Also, it is probably illegal to claim it was stolen when it really wasn't.
-Hideo |
Would "missing" be better? |
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08/03/2006 04:51:44 PM · #35 |
if you want to see how good the store with the super deal is go to //bbb.org and look it up
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08/03/2006 04:54:42 PM · #36 |
Originally posted by DanSig:
if you want to see how good the store with the super deal is go to //bbb.org and look it up |
The store I dealt with only had one incident with bbb and it was reported as resolved. Good idea, but not 100% foolproof. |
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08/03/2006 04:59:19 PM · #37 |
Originally posted by DanSig:
if you want to see how good the store with the super deal is go to //bbb.org and look it up |
ohh yes!! I know that website very well after sprint pcs felt my wrath (damn did they sprint make me mad)
I wrote a letter to them after my incident with sprint and they took care of it right away and I got finally a manager who called me and it was resolved and I left them for good.
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08/03/2006 05:51:08 PM · #38 |
Originally posted by mad_brewer:
Originally posted by DanSig:
if you want to see how good the store with the super deal is go to //bbb.org and look it up |
The store I dealt with only had one incident with bbb and it was reported as resolved. Good idea, but not 100% foolproof. |
Given that there isn't a 100% foolproof solution, short of never buy anything ever, we'll just have to settle for good ideas and common sense. |
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08/03/2006 05:53:23 PM · #39 |
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