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    is http://www.raptortech.co.uk/ legit?

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by jisaac, Jun 6, 2009.

  1. jisaac

    jisaac Notebook Deity

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    i need to buy an i/o shield for my computer and this is the only site that sells it. Is this site legit? Does anyone have any experience using it?
    thanks
     
    jisaac, Jun 6, 2009
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  2. Gophn

    Gophn NBR Resident Assistant

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    if its such a small item like an IO shield, then I would not worry too much.

    call or email them to see what kind of service they have... by looking at their replies and speed of replies.
     
    Gophn, Jun 6, 2009
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  3. John Ratsey

    John Ratsey Moderately inquisitive Super Moderator

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    I would say so. No self-respecting scammer would think of having an address in North Shields. However, the lack of a phone number (see contact details) has me wondering whether someone is operating a business out of a bedroom. IIRC, Richard Branston started his business in a phone kiosk.

    John
     
    John Ratsey, Jun 6, 2009
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  4. Gophn

    Gophn NBR Resident Assistant

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    go with what John says. :)

    he would know better since he is in the UK.
     
    Gophn, Jun 6, 2009
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  5. John Ratsey

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    Here's the location.

    I suggest that you contact them. If someone is genuinely operating from a house, then they will be willing to admit it.

    John
     
    John Ratsey, Jun 6, 2009
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    zarquon Newbie

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    I'd stay away from them. I placed an order with them last week. They took my money but haven't shipped anything (despite claiming to have the product in stock and to ship within 2 days) and won't respond to my emails. I've contacted PayPal to get my money back... :mad:
     
    zarquon, Dec 10, 2009
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  7. DetlevCM

    DetlevCM Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    If I remember correctly Tinderbox(UK) lives in that area - maybe he could check up on them for you ;) :)
     
    DetlevCM, Dec 10, 2009
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