Did not see them pop up in reseller ratings yet, but could just be an old outfit popping up as a new domain.
30-40% off Apple 30-50% off Nikon/Canon
...and other likely falsely advertised items.
My experience with these outfits is that they call you and try to make their profit back by selling you exhorbitantly priced upgrades. When you refuse, the reneg on your order.
Given my CC has fraud protection, I took the risk anyway...stating in the comments to cancel my order if it cannot be shipped within 48 hours, and to contact me only via email.
"CONTACT US" is totally blank.. No way to contact them listed (email or phone). No address listed. From the language it is from the UK. I vote SCAM. (IMO)
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MisterEd said: "CONTACT US" is totally blank.. No way to contact them listed (email or phone). No address listed. From the language it is from the UK. I vote SCAM. (IMO)
The language looks to be too forced to be native English, imo.
cautious8779
New Member
posted: Sep. 16, 2009 @ 1:50p
Stinkah, any word yet??? I ordered something yesterday and haven't heard anything in response to my e-mail, haven't seen any charge on my bank account yet either.
jayK
Senior Member - JayK
posted: Sep. 16, 2009 @ 2:02p
Stinkah said: 30-40% off AppleI stopped reading there...anything more than a nominal discount off new Apple products = scam.
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ShadowzODeath
New Member
posted: Sep. 17, 2009 @ 3:05p
I was wondering the same thing. They have a Samsung UN55B8000 (their latest 55" LED television) on sale for $1700! Stinkah, please let us know how it goes.
Stinkah
Senior Member
posted: Sep. 17, 2009 @ 3:28p
No cheap toys coming my way I guess. Here was my followup email, but I don't understand. Scam I suppose, but I can't figure out their angle. Any ideas?
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Dear Peter,
Thank you for your order. At the moment we have some problems with our merchant account ( due to some fraudulent orders placed with stolen credit cards ) and we can't process credit cards directly. We have 2 options to complete your order ( if you are still interested ):
* In both cases you will receive free shipping.
1) you can pay with your credit card using Amazon payments :
http://www.Amazon.com/gp/gc/order-print/ (remainder of URL omitted)
( just enter the amount , don't add anything else ) After payment is made please provide a scanned copy of the payment certificate received from Amazon. Protection offered by Amazon A-to-z Guarantee :
Once payment is made using any of the 2 methods above your order will be processed ASAP. If there is anything else I can help you with please let me know.
-- Always at your disposal, Microtone LTD 24/5 Customer Service ( coming soon ... weekend and live chat support )
jayK
Senior Member - JayK
posted: Sep. 17, 2009 @ 3:37p
Stinkah said: No cheap toys coming my way I guess. Here was my followup email, but I don't understand. Scam I suppose, but I can't figure out their angle. Any ideas?
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Dear Peter,
Thank you for your order. At the moment we have some problems with our merchant account ( due to some fraudulent orders placed with stolen credit cards ) and we can't process credit cards directly. We have 2 options to complete your order ( if you are still interested ):
* In both cases you will receive free shipping.
1) you can pay with your credit card using Amazon payments :
( just enter the amount , don't add anything else ) After payment is made please provide a scanned copy of the payment certificate received from Amazon. Protection offered by Amazon A-to-z Guarantee :
Once payment is made using any of the 2 methods above your order will be processed ASAP. If there is anything else I can help you with please let me know.
-- Always at your disposal, Microtone LTD 24/5 Customer Service ( coming soon ... weekend and live chat support )The potential for fraud with option 2 is obvious. If you try option 1, they will probably make up some excuse when it doesn't work, and you'll be back to a bank transfer.
Stinkah said: No cheap toys coming my way I guess. Here was my followup email, but I don't understand. Scam I suppose, but I can't figure out their angle. Any ideas?
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2) you can pay using a bank transfer I'd go with that. Nothing can possibly go wrong.
Stinkah said: Always at your disposal, Microtone LTD 24/5 Customer Service
I guess even scammers need some time off.
vk212
New Member
posted: Sep. 19, 2009 @ 10:06a
did you receive any news from them? i was planning to buy a macbook from them... but looking at your reviews i'm scared now!
vk212
New Member
posted: Sep. 19, 2009 @ 10:08a
so... did you receive any news from them? i was planning to buy a macbook from microtone but now that i read your reviews... i guess is not such a good idea please let me know anyway
Stinkah
Senior Member
posted: Sep. 19, 2009 @ 12:57p
yeah, stay away. I certainly wasn't biting on the Amazon GC or Bank transfer.
roddyboy
New Member
posted: Sep. 21, 2009 @ 9:52p
Have you heard anything from them? I purchased a Macbook pro ($1200) and was curious about your situation..null
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