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    Acer Ferrari 4000 Deal...I think it's good...

    Discussion in 'Acer' started by wez312, Sep 12, 2005.

  1. wez312

    wez312 Notebook Consultant

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    I might have a chance to get an Acer Ferrari 4000 for $1200...

    Should I jump on that?

    Thanks
    Will
     
    wez312, Sep 12, 2005
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  2. ZaZ

    ZaZ Super Model Super Moderator

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    It certainly is a good price. Without knowing what you plan on doing with it, it is hard to say.
     
    ZaZ, Sep 12, 2005
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  3. miner

    miner Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    The price seems to be 'too good to be true'.

    If you like the laptop, fits your usage & are confident of the store/seller, then go ahead.
     
    miner, Sep 12, 2005
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  4. Charles P. Jefferies

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    That's an excellent deal, but considering that laptop retails for over 2k, I'd say it seems too good to be true...be careful!
     
    Charles P. Jefferies, Sep 12, 2005
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  5. wez312

    wez312 Notebook Consultant

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    Here are the specs, I think they all look as they should, but if you guys could just verify that to me that I'm not missing anything real obvious or something...

    OS Microsoft® Windows® XP Professional
    Processor AMD Turion" 64 Mobile Technology ML-37
    1MB L2 cache, 2.0GHz
    Memory 1GB (512/512) DDR333 SDRAM
    Storage 100GB hard drive
    Integrated DVD-Super Multi double-layer drive
    5-in-1 card reader for optional MultiMediaCard", Secure Digital card, Memory Stick®, Memory Stick PRO" or xD-Picture Card"

    USB 1.44MB3 floppy drive
    TFT Display 15.4" WSXGA+ (1680 x 1050)
    Graphics ATI® MOBILITYTM RADEON® X700 graphics, 128MB DDR
    Connectivity 802.11b/g WLAN, Bluetooth®, gigabit LAN, V.92 modem

    Also, he want's to use a money transfer service. I've never done this before so I don't know how well it works if anyone has used these and could tell me how secure they are that would be great.

    He said he doesn't need all the money until I have the laptop and am satisfied with it. Not sure what he wants on the downpayment. I will keep you posted on that.

    Thanks
    Will
     
    wez312, Sep 14, 2005
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  6. fenderboy

    fenderboy Notebook Consultant

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    Are you getting it from ebay?

    The only thing out-of-the-ordinary in those specifications is that the ferrari does not come with a floppy drive. Double check that, if it is included it would have to be external.
     
    fenderboy, Sep 14, 2005
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  7. ilikefreestuff

    ilikefreestuff Notebook Guru

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    It says USB Floppy Drive so it is external.
     
    ilikefreestuff, Sep 14, 2005
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  8. Ohlias

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    This is a SCAM!

    DO NOT BUY THIS OR YOU WILL LOSE YOUR MONEY!

    If you are transfering the money via Western Union or other such transfer you will lose it. I have seen hundreds of such scams on cars, motorcycles and other expensive items.

    If it's within Ebay and PayPal, you have certain level of protection, any other way, and you're just throwing your money away. I'm assuming this guy (the scammer) is from overseas as well.

    Please do yourself a favour and don't try it. :eek:
     
    Ohlias, Sep 14, 2005
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  9. wez312

    wez312 Notebook Consultant

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    Do you think I should try it via paypal if I could do it that way?
     
    wez312, Sep 14, 2005
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  10. Ohlias

    Ohlias Newbie

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    I personally wouldn't.

    This guy does not have a laptop. He also doesn't have morals. He just wants your cash and the emails will end there. You will have NO recourse. He is probably not located in Canada or the US (probably not in the UK either).

    Where did you hear of the ad? Did he contact you?
     
    Ohlias, Sep 14, 2005
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  11. wez312

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    He said that he lives in Florida. He contacted me after I posted a wanted ad on another forum. I do have pictures of the laptop with a paper with his name on them...Of course that could have been photoshopped in.

    Advice?

    Thanks
    Will
     

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  12. togus

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    Fagiddaboudit! My Daddy always told me that if your careful, you'll usually get you pay for... you never get what you don't pay for. If you deal with this guy you'll almost surely get hosed. And, after the feed back you've gotten here, you'll deserve it.
     
    togus, Sep 14, 2005
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  13. Ohlias

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    The pictures are throwing me off a bit. If he doctored those, he's really a master scammer.

    Perosnally, I wouldn't do it. But it's up to you.

    Good luck
     
    Ohlias, Sep 15, 2005
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    The scam is the money transfer thing. I've seen these before - it sounds like you can "try before you buy" but really your money is going to a fake account.

    Buy a new unit with a warranty. If you really want to buy a used or discount unit then at least buy it from an eBay seller with a good rating.
     
    The Pro, Sep 15, 2005
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  15. wez312

    wez312 Notebook Consultant

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    He did say I only would have to pay $500 up front. Then I'd send the rest after I got the laptop...

    Is there anyway to verify the account?
     
    wez312, Sep 16, 2005
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    Don't do it! You'll just loose the $500. Think about it...suppose you receive the laptop after paying $500, what's stopping you from not paying the rest? It doesn't make sense. 100% scam.

    The pics are real and he has the laptop, but he uses them to rip people off for $500...
     
    artem1985il, Sep 27, 2005
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  17. coriolis

    coriolis Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    sounds really fishy...

    Better safe then sorry..
     
    coriolis, Sep 27, 2005
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