I might have gotten ripped off...

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[quote name='Pookymeister1234']How much of a profit is there now that 360's are pretty easy to find?[/QUOTE]

"Awhile back" would be the key phrase here.
 
Well, he did order them from Asia... so maybe he got the ultra discounted Japanese 360 which has been marked as low as $250 for the premium system.

But that wouldn't make sense because you can't play US games on a Japanese system.
 
[quote name='Scorch']"Awhile back" would be the key phrase here.[/quote]

He said "My friend had been receiving his packages in about three days. That would have been the 6th or 7th for me." Awhile back seems to be May 3rd or 4th, in this case.
 
[quote name='Pookymeister1234']He said "My friend had been receiving his packages in about three days. That would have been the 6th or 7th for me." Awhile back seems to be May 3rd or 4th, in this case.[/QUOTE]

Let's just say the price is very cheap and the profit margin is huge. And the systems and everything are US.

If for some reason they never show up, I'll give out the website for everyone to see. But if they show up, I'll be damned if I let anyone in on it. :)

(And feel free to try and google...I did, and it won't show up if you don't know the name of the company)
 
[quote name='CocheseUGA']Let's just say the price is very cheap and the profit margin is huge. And the systems and everything are US.

If for some reason they never show up, I'll give out the website for everyone to see. But if they show up, I'll be damned if I let anyone in on it. :)

(And feel free to try and google...I did, and it won't show up if you don't know the name of the company)[/QUOTE]


if the systems are very cheap then i would say its a scam. Send out a few and scam the hell out of the rest. systems are mostly sold at a lost now so why would they be cheaper.

good luck getting your cash back cause if they closed their account you wont get it back
 
[quote name='CocheseUGA']If for some reason they never show up, I'll give out the website for everyone to see. But if they show up, I'll be damned if I let anyone in on it.
(And feel free to try and google...I did, and it won't show up if you don't know the name of the company)[/quote]

That's the spirit! Glad we could help.
 
[quote name='m0dem']So you call people on xbox live your friends? Thats where you went wrong trusting someone on xbox live[/quote]

Yeah, what if this guy was running the scam?
 
[quote name='slidecage']if the systems are very cheap then i would say its a scam. Send out a few and scam the hell out of the rest. systems are mostly sold at a lost now so why would they be cheaper.

good luck getting your cash back cause if they closed their account you wont get it back[/QUOTE]

that is what I'm thinking (and the op deserved getting ripped off).
if this is true (super cheap us xbox 360 way below retail), then ebay would be flooded with these sellers offering to sell it at $375 or so shipped (below retail).

humm....
I'm guessing this mysterious friend of the op probably runs the website and just disappeared before his true identity is exposed.

lol
 
[quote name='wbc1228']that is what I'm thinking (and the op deserved getting ripped off).
if this is true (super cheap us xbox 360 way below retail), then ebay would be flooded with these sellers offering to sell it at $375 or so shipped (below retail).

humm....
I'm guessing this mysterious friend of the op probably runs the website and just disappeared before his true identity is exposed.

lol[/QUOTE]

My friend is on Xbox Live, it doesn't mean I met him there. We worked together two different places back in NC.

Let me ask you: why did I deserve to get ripped off?

And BTW, I'd be selling everything for at least $400 off retail, so I'm not exactly ripping people off by reselling it.
 
[quote name='CocheseUGA']My friend is on Xbox Live, it doesn't mean I met him there. We worked together two different places back in NC.

Let me ask you: why did I deserve to get ripped off?

And BTW, I'd be selling everything for at least $400 off retail, so I'm not exactly ripping people off by reselling it.[/QUOTE]

You definately deserved to be ripped off, if for nothing else not following the too good to be true motto.

The fact that you are trying to buy them cheap and sell them for more is just being a businessman, no foul there. Coming on here and bragging you know where to get so and so cheap but you arent telling is kind of assholish of you though. You use the site for the good deals but when you have one you hold on to it so you can prosper and not give back.

Hope you never see a dime of your money back=-) Like Carson Daly says; Karma.
 
[quote name='CocheseUGA']And BTW, I'd be selling everything for at least $400 off retail, so I'm not exactly ripping people off by reselling it.[/quote]


$400 off retail AND making yourself enough profit to justify buying something from Asia. These must be pretty damn cheap *cough* fallen off the back of a truck *cough*
 
[quote name='musha666']You definately deserved to be ripped off, if for nothing else not following the too good to be true motto.

The fact that you are trying to buy them cheap and sell them for more is just being a businessman, no foul there. Coming on here and bragging you know where to get so and so cheap but you arent telling is kind of assholish of you though. You use the site for the good deals but when you have one you hold on to it so you can prosper and not give back.

Hope you never see a dime of your money back=-) Like Carson Daly says; Karma.[/QUOTE]

I'm a stay-at-home dad with two brand new girls. Excuse me if I want to actually be able to pay the bills. If I go and tell everyone all the details, that not only screws me, but screws my friend. And that, I won't do. I've always had the intention of giving anyone from CAG a discount, but I can't reveal my source.

Carson Daly? Don't tell me you actually watch that tool.
 
[quote name='CocheseUGA']My friend is on Xbox Live, it doesn't mean I met him there. We worked together two different places back in NC.
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helo felow american man. i have you gayming systems in hand. the problem is that they were given forward to my aunt in Nigeria. She is very eagerly willing to send you this package you are now speaking of. The difficulty is that she is not having the funds to pay for shipping to our wonderfull kuntry. if you could send me appropriate shipping fees plus customs fees taht she will be spending, i will contact her and tell her to ship to your usa address.

thank you,

prince abdullah
 
[quote name='gaelan']helo felow american man. i have you gayming systems in hand. the problem is that they were given forward to my aunt in Nigeria. She is very eagerly willing to send you this package you are now speaking of. The difficulty is that she is not having the funds to pay for shipping to our wonderfull kuntry. if you could send me appropriate shipping fees plus customs fees taht she will be spending, i will contact her and tell her to ship to your usa address.

thank you,

prince abdullah[/QUOTE]

LMAO.

...Hey Pooky, signed up under your referral.
 
[quote name='CocheseUGA']I'm a stay-at-home dad with two brand new girls. Excuse me if I want to actually be able to pay the bills. If I go and tell everyone all the details, that not only screws me, but screws my friend. And that, I won't do. I've always had the intention of giving anyone from CAG a discount, but I can't reveal my source.

Carson Daly? Don't tell me you actually watch that tool.[/quote]

And there are homeless people on the streets who have nothing. No family no food nothing like that. And its funny how you expect people to help you but yet you dont give back.
 
[quote name='CocheseUGA']LMAO.

...Hey Pooky, signed up under your referral.[/quote]

Cool - let me know if you have any questions. This is one way to get a cheap 360 at least =]
 
[quote name='CocheseUGA']I'm a stay-at-home dad with two brand new girls. Excuse me if I want to actually be able to pay the bills. If I go and tell everyone all the details, that not only screws me, but screws my friend. And that, I won't do. I've always had the intention of giving anyone from CAG a discount, but I can't reveal my source.

Carson Daly? Don't tell me you actually watch that tool.[/QUOTE]

I hate to break it to you BUT there is no such thing as a super secret bargain website. If the goods are ridiculously underpriced at an online store for more than a few hours, it is either a scam or you're buying stolen goods. If this website is legit, news would of spread like wildfire. Even if you didn''t disclose it, someone else would have. This "online website" you speak of just doesn't add up. Why would an overseas country have so many US Xbox 360 at such a low price? You do realize that Microsoft is probably losing money per unit sold and that the system isn't mark up that much in retail stores (as with all modern videogame consoles, the profit lies within the software). Also, if these guys are smart enough to set up a website and ship stuff overseas, I'm pretty sure they would have a slight clue as to how much their merchandises are worth. Also, if this site was legit, their inventory would have been wiped out in less than a day. Some businessman (or company) would have purchased every single unit avaliable immediately just to resell them all.
 
[quote name='m0dem']And its funny how you expect people to help you but yet you dont give back.[/QUOTE]

Who am I asking for help, and for what help? As for my supplier (if they ever come through), you don't honestly expect any business to give to you freely their info about who they purchase their items from? Wouldn't be in business too long, would they?

If I get these, I'll be putting them up on ebay so I can make a little money. I've always offered CAGs 5% off, and this would be no exception. Xbox 360 Premium, 10 games, extra wireless and a couple extras for $630 is a pretty damn good deal if you ask me. But I'm not forcing anyone to bid or even look. And if I made enough to cover my bills, I'd be offering some up for cash+trade on here, all or parted out. I make some money, you save some money. But if that's not what you want, if you want me to give up any chance of providing for my kids, you can forget it.

If I have to, I'll do a chargeback and get my money back. I'm not too concerned about that. I just wanted the opportunity to make a little cash and spend 24/7 with my girls. If this doesn't come through, worst case I go back to work. Which would suck, but hey.
 
Is it even possible to have an item shipped from Asia to an address in three days? Seems like it would be tough to do. I realize they can fly it, but a flight would tak 18 hours to arrive and then it has to be at your house the day after that. That just seems too fast.
 
[quote name='CocheseUGA']Who am I asking for help, and for what help? As for my supplier (if they ever come through), you don't honestly expect any business to give to you freely their info about who they purchase their items from? Wouldn't be in business too long, would they?

If I get these, I'll be putting them up on ebay so I can make a little money. I've always offered CAGs 5% off, and this would be no exception. Xbox 360 Premium, 10 games, extra wireless and a couple extras for $630 is a pretty damn good deal if you ask me. But I'm not forcing anyone to bid or even look. And if I made enough to cover my bills, I'd be offering some up for cash+trade on here, all or parted out. I make some money, you save some money. But if that's not what you want, if you want me to give up any chance of providing for my kids, you can forget it.

If I have to, I'll do a chargeback and get my money back. I'm not too concerned about that. I just wanted the opportunity to make a little cash and spend 24/7 with my girls. If this doesn't come through, worst case I go back to work. Which would suck, but hey.[/QUOTE]

Shit, if you can do $630 shipped I'd buy it from you ASAP ;)
 
[quote name='CocheseUGA']Who am I asking for help, and for what help? As for my supplier (if they ever come through), you don't honestly expect any business to give to you freely their info about who they purchase their items from? Wouldn't be in business too long, would they?

If I get these, I'll be putting them up on ebay so I can make a little money. I've always offered CAGs 5% off, and this would be no exception. Xbox 360 Premium, 10 games, extra wireless and a couple extras for $630 is a pretty damn good deal if you ask me. But I'm not forcing anyone to bid or even look. And if I made enough to cover my bills, I'd be offering some up for cash+trade on here, all or parted out. I make some money, you save some money. But if that's not what you want, if you want me to give up any chance of providing for my kids, you can forget it.

If I have to, I'll do a chargeback and get my money back. I'm not too concerned about that. I just wanted the opportunity to make a little cash and spend 24/7 with my girls. If this doesn't come through, worst case I go back to work. Which would suck, but hey.[/QUOTE]


i wouldnt be buying risky items thinking "if i dont get the items i just do a chargeback" Cause those people can fight the chargeback or the credit card company can refuse to do a chargeback. They investergate the charge.

A chargeback doesnt mean your 100% getting your money back, plus it damages your credit score i think
 
[quote name='greendj27']Is it even possible to have an item shipped from Asia to an address in three days? Seems like it would be tough to do. I realize they can fly it, but a flight would tak 18 hours to arrive and then it has to be at your house the day after that. That just seems too fast.[/QUOTE]

I had thought that as well, that's the only reason I haven't done anything yet. However, UPS says it should take four days. We'll see.

You're right, a chargeback isn't 100%. However, this is USAA. I bank with them and all my insurance is with them. I would hope that they would work with me for such a trivial (to them) amount.

Roufuss, if they ever come, I'll let you know.
 
[quote name='CocheseUGA']
Roufuss, if they ever come, I'll let you know.[/QUOTE]

Thanks.

I mean, if the stuff is legit, PM me a list of what these ten games you get are as well, or post it here.
 
[quote name='CocheseUGA']If this doesn't come through, worst case I go back to work. Which would suck, but hey.[/quote]

I understand spending time with your family, but thinking that everything sucks just because you would have to get a job, fucking lazy.
 
[quote name='AdvOfJet']I understand spending time with your family, but thinking that everything sucks just because you would have to get a job, fucking lazy.[/QUOTE]

I'm not spending time with my family. I'm TAKING CARE OF MY CHILDREN. That's a bit different, in case you would like to read next time. Why don't you try it, then come back and tell me I'm lazy.
 
[quote name='CocheseUGA']I'm not spending time with my family. I'm TAKING CARE OF MY CHILDREN. That's a bit different, in case you would like to read next time. Why don't you try it, then come back and tell me I'm lazy.[/QUOTE]

You have children and no job? This is more than a little perplexing to me that you are trying to support your children by ordering cheap consoles from a foreign country and then trying to sell them on eBay. If it's a good enough deal to support your children, then something isn't legit about it (either you are getting ripped off or the company selling them to you is obtaining them illegally).

Maybe I'm missing something here, but this whole situation confuses me.
 
[quote name='shipwreck']You have children and no job? This is more than a little perplexing to me that you are trying to support your children by ordering cheap consoles from a foreign country and then trying to sell them on eBay. If it's a good enough deal to support your children, then something isn't legit about it (either you are getting ripped off or the company selling them to you is obtaining them illegally).

Maybe I'm missing something here, but this whole situation confuses me.[/QUOTE]

My wife's a RN. Any money I make will go towards paying bills and a house downpayment.

If the company is obtaining them illegally, then that's too bad. But it wouldn't be my problem unless I knew about it beforehand. But if they don't show up soon, the whole point is moot.

If you don't think it's real or you don't believe me, then move on.
 
[quote name='gofishn']If you get them let me know as well, I'd be interested.[/QUOTE]

PM me with an appropriate subject header. That goes for anyone else as well.


11:30 edit: Heard from my friend, who's back up and running with civilization. If I don't get a response, he's going to get involved tomorrow. Hopefully by this time tomorrow I'll be a much happier person.
 
Here's an update, for those who care:

Turns out the remittance company I used has had some problems with them recently. They've been really good up until now, but in very short order something has gone screwy with them. Perhaps embezzlement? Anyways, my friend just got his most recent order of 20 in without any problems and cancelled any more orders.

They have until I wake up tomorrow before I dispute with everyone I have to, and send letters to the Indian Ministry of Commerce and their bank in India. Meanwhile, I've found several other sources for cheap Xbox 360s, and am awaiting their reply.

Bring on the people who want me to get screwed...
 
It's either a scam, or stolen goods, much more likely the former than the latter. This is based off of the fact that you're paying less than Microsoft, the sole supplier of Xbox 360 units, charges wholesale. With a family comes financial responsibilities, do yourself and your family a favor and stay away from get rich quick scams.

I'm not bashing you -- I'm giving you advice. Since I expect your response to this to be defensive, I won't be back.

Oh, and the user who mentioned karma and Carson Daily was referring to the sitcom My Name Is Earl, a great new series on NBC that just ended its first season whose first episode involved the main character getting an idea from Carson Daily. It stars Jason Lee, who is far from a tool.
 
[quote name='CocheseUGA']Bring on the people who want me to get screwed...[/quote]

I don't want you to get screwed, but seriously, wake the fuck up! Haven't you ever heard of the "if its too good to be true" bit?

There are only two possible situations here:

1) You got ripped off
2) You are buying stolen items

I'd love to eat my words, but it looks like you've been had. It looked like that from day 1. Don't you think that its more than a little surprising that you friend has never had any trouble until now, so he just cancelled the rest of his orders?

Admit it, you've been had. If not, then you better post a ton of pictures to provie it when they get here.

TBW

PS We were just talking at work about how people fall for stupid scams to give up money and personal information. Here's another case. PT Barnum, wins again.
 
I love how everyone assumes my friend is in on it. If I hadn't seen the product for myself, I wouldn't have believed it. If he wasn't my friend, I wouldn't have been in his wedding. He's pissed that they goofed on me, and we are working to find another supplier. People, you can buy 360s for all day long for under $200 online, as long as you buy in quanity.

As for the being screwed part, I'm getting my money back. That's not really a concern. What sucks for me is the fact I should have been making money two weeks ago. What I've seen the most on here is people mad because I wouldn't let them in on it. And since I didn't, it's gotta be too good to be true.

Now, I ran into someone today that was selling 360s based out of California, but he wanted me to send the money to Nigeria. I'm not that stupid. But if you want to see the website...www.mobilepiztelecom.com. They might even be legit, I'm not sending money to Nigeria.

I know what is legit and what isn't. My previous supplier is registered in India with the Commerce Dept and with the largest money remitter in India. Both checked out. I think they just flaked, or perhaps they were out of contact for three weeks. I'm betting on the former.

Since I'm pretty sure they won't respond, I'll post their website tomorrow.
 
[quote name='CocheseUGA']People, you can buy 360s for all day long for under $200 online, as long as you buy in quanity.
[/QUOTE]
No, you can not.
Walmart buys in bulk and even they can't get it for $200. At least, not legally.

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you think that site (www.mobilepiztelecom.com) might be legit if they didn't require you to send money to Nigeria?!
they're selling the PS3 for $110.
yea....................right....................
it is time to wake up from this dream.
 
[quote name='wbc1228']No, you can not.
Walmart buys in bulk and even they can't get it for $200. At least, not legally.

edit:
you think that site (www.mobilepiztelecom.com) might be legit if they didn't require you to send money to Nigeria?!
they're selling the PS3 for $110.
yea....................right....................
it is time to wake up from this dream.[/QUOTE]

LOL. I wouldn't buy from them anyways, as they are a good $70 more expensive than I can buy elsewhere.

Don't believe me, fine. Stop responding to the thread and let me waste my money. I consider this topic closed. I'll be sure to post a link to my auctions when I get some in.
 
[quote name='musha666']You definately deserved to be ripped off, if for nothing else not following the too good to be true motto.

The fact that you are trying to buy them cheap and sell them for more is just being a businessman, no foul there. Coming on here and bragging you know where to get so and so cheap but you arent telling is kind of assholish of you though. You use the site for the good deals but when you have one you hold on to it so you can prosper and not give back.

Hope you never see a dime of your money back=-) Like Carson Daly says; Karma.[/QUOTE]


A-fucking-men
 
[quote name='CocheseUGA']My friend had been receiving his packages in about three days. That would have been the 6th or 7th for me. Still no package. [/quote]

How the hell is he receiving packages from Asia in 3 days. That would be like $150 shipping at least (if it's even possible to do this). You are selling the system for $400. That means in order to make a decent profit like you say you would have to be getting them for like $100- $150. Im calling bullshit on this post. I didn't read the whole thing so maybe i missed something though.
 
The whole deal sounds fishy to me but what do I know?

As far as "lazy" goes, some of you guys need to get a clue. Some of us fathers can't just play video games all day while getting high in mommy's basement. ;)

RC
 
[quote name='greendj27']Is it even possible to have an item shipped from Asia to an address in three days? Seems like it would be tough to do. I realize they can fly it, but a flight would tak 18 hours to arrive and then it has to be at your house the day after that. That just seems too fast.[/quote


You dont travel much do you. The time zones allow this. When ever I go to Japan I always use FEDEX express international service( 2 day delivery time, 3 at most) to mail back all of the action figures I buy and then resell here in the US and we are talking very large, heavy boxes, not small packages. I just pack them up and give them my companies Fedex account info and they are back at my home in the US in 2 or 3 days. Again you have to realize that when its 11am here its 11pm somewhere else...
 
This dude can't see the forest for the trees. He is about to lose a lot of money. If I'm wrong, dude, I'll take one of those $110 PS3's. Just mail it to me and I'll wire you the money from Nigeria.
 
battleroyal33, I love how you charge Very Expensive shipping through your company's account, unless of course it was your company. Then again, if it was your company I'd doubt you'd charge easily $150+ (as you did mention very large boxes) to yourself to sell to make profit on action figures. Stealing from your company so you can profit from selling action figures. Does the profit even come close to how much you steal in shipping from your company.
 
btw, many people have been pointing out that this deal sounds fishy, and im sure the op just doesnt wan't to admit that its a too good to be true deal... the justification comes that he is trying to support his kids...but why bother the risk? do you think the kids want their father to get in trouble? Personally i'd work my a$$ off before risking my family
 
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