discounts-electronics.com discounts electronics A deal I could not believe Internet
An absolutely unbelievable deal on a 50" LG Plasma TV, model 50PK750, normally $950+, sold here for Total cost: $599.40 with free shipping!
This is great, until I got to the end of the order. The only payment accepted is to send a moneygram thusly:
" Payment instructions:
The payment for your order must be sent to our payments representative within 48 hours.
Here are all the necessary information:
Name: Roy Hoover
Address: Wellington Circle Altens
City: Aberdeen
Zip: AB123JG
Country: United Kingdom (Great Britain)
Total amount: $599.40.
***For US customers shipping will be made from one of our USA braches.***
***(Billing Department is located in Europe for taxes purposes)***
How to make the payment?
Step 1. Locate the nearest MoneyGram agent HERE .
Step 2. Make the payment with cash by filling in the "Send Form" form using the above payment details.
Step 3. Email a scanned copy or fax the MoneyGram receipt at:
Payments@Discounts-Electronics.net or fax: +44 0845 834 0295 .
4)Note:
-The only MoneyGram payment service admitted is: MoneyGram Money Transfer. Please DO NOT use MoneyGram ExpressPayment or any other MoneyGram Services.
-There is no need for the "4-digit receive code", you only need the information provided above.
Once the payment is confirmed and verified (within 24 hours), we will contact you with the shipping details.
We are looking forward to receive the payment confirmation in order to start the shipping process. "
I left them a message:
" I am sorry. It would have been such a pleasure doing business with you. However, your method of payment is not acceptable. It smacks of Nigerian scam. It deprives me of any buyer protection offered by my credit company. It certainly reflects ill on you, if you cannot support a US bank account, or even PayPal. I have made direct payments to UK by way of PayPal.
So, no dice on the moneygram. Do not use my information for any purpose."
2 Updates & Rebuttals
Flynrider
Phoenix,Arizona,
USA
Give me a break!
#3Consumer Comment
Tue, September 21, 2010
"I don't understand why moneygram is such a problem??"
You're kidding, right? Sending a Moneygram to someone you don't know is the electronic equivalent of handing cash to a stranger on the street. Legitimate businesses do not operate this way, although almost ALL scammers require that their victims transfer money this way. It's the only way they can get your money without leaving a paper trail.
From the Moneygram website :
"Have you found something online that interests you - a puppy, a car, an apartment for rent or any item for sale? Does the price for the item seem to be too good to be true and are you being asked to pay for the item through a MoneyGram money transfer? Unfortunately, this is a SCAM. Do not send money for the item to the seller. They may even send you a letter or e-mail of authentication telling you that you have purchased the item but need to wire funds first. Do not send the money. It is a SCAM. You will receive no merchandise. Once money is wired and received it cannot be recovered and unfortunately you will be at loss for any money transferred."
Nice try, though
suntinspateletau
United States of AmericaNot so unbelievable
#3Consumer Comment
Tue, September 21, 2010
I bought a PS3 and a hdtv from this company. A friend recommended them so I didn't thought moneygram payment would be a problem. They shipped both items exactly as promised. I don't understand why moneygram is such a problem?? I had a paypal account, long time ago, and I had only problems with it, they kept blocking my money, I heard horror stories about them. check out this website: www.paypalsucks.com. Go try to purchase an item with the credit card from newegg.com or bestbuy.com. They put the payment on review for 3 days, and after that you will have to send a scanned copy of the credit card and proof of your identity? www.discounts-electronics.com is a great place to buy electronics, no delays, no hassle, you just pay by moneygram and then you receive your item in record time. They have a B plus BBB rating, they are Merchant Circle Verified.
Check out other reviews on rip-off about this company,
http://www.ripoffreport.com/audio-electronic-retail-stores/www-discounts-electr/www-discounts-electronics-com-c69de.htm
http://www.ripoffreport.com/audio-electronic-retail-stores/www-discounts-electr/www-discounts-electronics-com-c69de.htm
Please don't give credit to people that don't know what are they talking about, this company is legitimate.