8771, Report:
#8912
Posted Date:
Dec 09 2001
Discovery Camera does not honor advertised rebates. Rebate Ripoff
On 11/12/01, I purchased a Panasonic Cordless telephone through an internet search which led me to their site. It advertised a $50 rebate when you purchased the phone. I verified this when I ordered it.
I did not receive the rebate when the phone was delivered and called thei...
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Categories: Miscellaneous Electronics
8772, Report:
#8857
Posted Date:
Dec 08 2001
Regency Camera rips off another customer .
I ordered what I though would be high quality asseccories for my camcorder. I paid $130.00 for a filter kit. $100.00 for a battery, and $50.00 for a tripod. The tripod they shiped was a $10.00 special. The battery was a cheap replacement battery priced at 59.95. The filter kit $29....
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Categories: Cameras & Video
8773, Report:
#2622
Posted Date:
Dec 03 2001
GATEWAY OR GET AWAY !! *REBUTTAL *Consumer Suggestion
Here is a copy of a letter sent to Jeff WEITZEN, CEO of GATEWAY 2000
REFS: Client I.D. 22135333 - Sales Representative: 20352902 - Gateway Order: 43179355
System Serial: 0017103411
Dear Sir,
To make a very long story as short as possible, my wife and I purchased a GATEWA...
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Categories: Computer Manufaturers
8774, Report:
#8037
Posted Date:
Nov 22 2001
Regency Camera Misrepresents Free American Express Airline Ticket Giveaway
At the top of their website flashes an American Express & Discover Card FREE airline ticket promotion. This is absolutely not true. Do not fall for it.
You will receive a travel coupon book from WORLWIDE TRAVEL CENTER that REQUIRES you to purchase lodging for at least 7 days ...
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Categories: Cameras & Video
8775, Report:
#7953
Posted Date:
Nov 19 2001
Circuit City Stores deceptive practices
Recently purchased laptop computer and 3yr contract with compuserve. Part of the 3yr contract with compuserve included a $400 rebate applied on a circuit city merchandise card.
When purchasing the computer and contract and told of the rebate at no time did they ever tell me the ...
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Categories: Computer Stores
8776, Report:
#7918
Posted Date:
Nov 18 2001
Bad Business bait and switch: love4digital.com
Hello,
I am late on this reply but wanted to comment. I would NOT recommend Love4Digital. I attempted to order a C-3040 from them today and got the bait and switch with accessories. Then when I attempted to cancel this portion of the order (an overpriced accessory pack which I...
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Categories: Computer Mail Order
8777, Report:
#6953
Posted Date:
Nov 13 2001
RegencyCamera.Com Bait & Switch Rip-of *UPDATE
I placed an internet order for a digital camera with RegencyCamera.Com on Monday, 10/01/01. They then went on holiday for the next two days, and I called them upon their return on 10/04/01, to confirm my order and to see if I could change the order so it would process through my Di...
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Categories: Cameras & Video
8778, Report:
#7668
Posted Date:
Nov 10 2001
VCSTORE is at it again? Rip-off Scam YCTVSOURCE - Tetranex
Consumer Advisory:
Recent reports, found on the Internet, allege that a duplicate company owned and operated by some of the same people who appeared on Video Computer Store infomercials, has started in New York State.
The new company is apparently selling the same computer syst...
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Categories: Computer Stores
8779, Report:
#7658
Posted Date:
Nov 10 2001
Regency Camera TOTAL RIPOFF *UPDATE
I ordered a Nikon N65 this past summer. After waiting 2 months, I called them and found out I would have to add $100 dollars to the total because the lens were out of stock. They said these lens were better and so feeling rushed from 2 months of waiting for my camera, I went along a...
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Categories: Cameras & Video
8780, Report:
#7584
Posted Date:
Nov 07 2001
Royal Camera ripoff deceit - a bunch of fast talking sales representatives
I'm not sure who I have to go through to make people aware of crummy business practices.
The business name is Royal Camera in New York. The website is
www.royalcamera.com.
Ordering a camera online is simple and easy, and the prices are very competitive. However, when you ...
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Categories: Cameras & Video