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    Sony SZ330 for 999$? Real, or scam?

    Discussion in 'Notebook and Tech Bargains' started by Sponsi, Mar 28, 2007.

  1. Sponsi

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    I ran across this website: *edited*
    as you can see they are offering the SZ330 for only 999$. They are also offering a variety of other products for prices just as low. It is a definte bargain, but I can't help but think it's a scam. It looks like the website has only been operating since December of 2006, and there layout looks a free generic template.
     
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  2. Homer_Jay_Thompson

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    If it sounds too good to be true...
     
    Homer_Jay_Thompson, Mar 28, 2007
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  3. jetstar

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    I've never heard of this retailer. Be sure to check them out on resellerratings.com.
     
    jetstar, Mar 28, 2007
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    Looks like it is.
     
    usapatriot, Mar 28, 2007
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  6. Jaymz

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    It could be scam but also, outdated only ! The Vaio was added to their list a year ago (March 2006) ! :confused:
    You should check if this product is found by Bizrate or some other price search engine ;)
     
    Jaymz, Mar 28, 2007
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    "Do not do business with Galaxy Discount or *edited*. THIS IS A SCAM!!!! I am Sheryl Brock. I got a call from a concerned Californian today telling me that this website is registered to my ownership - lists my mother's address and my deceased father as well... I HAVE NEVER HEARD OF THIS WEBSITE UNTIL FIFTEEN MINUTES AGO. I DO NOT NOR HAVE I EVER OWNED THIS BUSINESS. Someone has used my identity to create this scam. PLEASE DO NOT DO BUSINESS WITH WHOEVER THIS IS. I am contacting the FBI with an identity theft complaint. "

    actualy this post on the Resellerratings forum tells everything by itself ! :)
     
    Jaymz, Mar 28, 2007
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  9. stamar

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    Delete links to scam sites please

    this is how they spread.
     
    stamar, Mar 28, 2007
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    maybe.. but on the other side, how can someone know which scam site to avoid if everybody deletes the links ?
     
    Jaymz, Mar 29, 2007
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