1, Report:
#446067
Posted Date:
Apr 23 2009
Closeoutgenius.com Huge rip-off Brooklyn New York
I tried to purchase a video camera from this company. I paid by credit card. This info was given on Sunday, April 20th. I called the company on 4/21/09, at which time my order had been supposedly shipped. On 4/23, I received an e-mail that my credit card was invalid, and I could onl...
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Closeoutgenius.com
Categories: Cameras & Video
2, Report:
#438827
Posted Date:
Mar 29 2009
Closeout Genius (Navi Genius) Bait and Switch Scam to get your CC info. Internet
I was shopping for a GPS unit on the internet and found the best price at Navigenius.com. This is part of Closeoutgenius.com. According to their website, the product was available. I ordered it online with my credit card after calling to make sure this was not a refurbished unit ...
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Closeout Genius (Navi Genius)
Categories: Bait-and-Switch
3, Report:
#437267
Posted Date:
Mar 25 2009
Closeoutgenius.com, Closeout Genius, Camcordergenius.com Slrgenius.com Deals so good they're fake Based In Brooklyn? New York
It's crazy that every single review of this company is horrible and almost identical. I ordered a camera online, gave it a few days, and then got a confirmation via voicemail. 25 phone calls later (not kidding, always a busy signal) and it would arrive in 7-10 days.
Two weeks l...
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Closeoutgenius.com, Closeout Genius, Camcordergenius.com, Slrgenius.com
Categories: Cameras & Video
4, Report:
#436859
Posted Date:
Mar 23 2009
Closeout Genius - Ignorant RUDE Thieves Who Lie thieves, crooks, dishonest New York New York
I had the same negative experience as the other customers. I called and they confirmed that they had the camera in stock. I then placed the order online, received a confirmation number via email and waited.
I called to follow up on the order and they tried to offer me another ite...
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Closeout Genius
Categories: Cameras & Video
5, Report:
#435108
Posted Date:
Mar 19 2009
Close Out Genius SL Genius Camcorder Genius Navi Genius Projector Genius Plasma Genius Receiver Geni Close Out Genius Manager Jason Michaelson RIP OFF Bait and Switch Black Market BUYER Beware!!! Las Vegas Nevada
BUYER BEWARE!!! I ordered the Nikon D300 for 619.00 from CloseOut Genius. On an email requiring confirmation, when I called I got it out of them that it was a plastic body and if I wanted the magnesium body it would be 400.00 more. Close Out Genius advertised that this was a Nikon P...
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Close Out Genius SL Genius Camcorder Genius Navi Genius Projector Genius Plasma Genius Receiver Geni
Categories: Bait-and-Switch
6, Report:
#435151
Posted Date:
Mar 17 2009
Closeout Genius Closeoutgenius.com Closeout Genius Would not process order unless sold inflated accy. Brooklyn New York
Called to order the camera. Panasonic DMC-TZ5K for $164. Would not process the order unless I bought a $149 battery. When I complained they lowered the extra battery to $100. This is a ripoff. I don't need their $100 battery.
Klod
Clinton, PennsylvaniaU.S.A.
Entity
Closeout Genius
Categories: Cameras & Video
7, Report:
#434921
Posted Date:
Mar 17 2009
Closeout Genius, CloseoutGenius Rip--Off Brooklyn, NewYork Las Vegas, Nevada
I ordered a Garmin Nuvi 760 GPS unit on 3/8, after doing a web search found Close Genius as the lowest priced, highly rated internet business. My order was placed on line, giving all my info. (including credit card number).
I ordered this unit off the website: everyprice.com if...
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CloseoutGenius
Categories: Miscellaneous Electronics
8, Report:
#434049
Posted Date:
Mar 14 2009
Closeout Genius They lied to me about the availability of the item, then hung up on me when I finally got through by phone. Las Vegas Nevada
I attempted to order a TomTom GPS unit. I was told the unit would arrive in about two weeks. After nearly a month the item had not arrived, I called and finally got through after six attempts. I was told the item was on backorder for at least three more weeks. When I questioned ...
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Closeout Genius
Categories: Audio & Electronic Retail Stores
9, Report:
#432430
Posted Date:
Mar 09 2009
Closeout Genius - closeoutgenius.com I ordered One SLR camera and I got the confirmation nuber. Later I found its a fake site to dela with Nevada
I have done a transaction of $240 to purchase a SLR camera , later I found the website is not good enough to deal with. Till now my transaction is pending is there any way I can cancel . The website say click on the backorder to cancel but there is no backorder there to click.So i t...
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Closeout Genius - closeoutgenius.com
Categories: Cameras & Video
10, Report:
#430876
Posted Date:
Mar 05 2009
Closeoutgenius Unacceptable customer service including profanities Internet
on march 4th, 2009 I placed an order via a closeout genius website for a digital camera Canon EOS 50D (body only) priced at 409.00 - an unbelievably low price compared to other sellers. Later in the day I received an e-mail asking to confirm the purchase by phone.
after an hour ...
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Closeoutgenius
Categories: Websites
11, Report:
#429048
Posted Date:
Feb 27 2009
Closeoutgenius.com What is going on with Closeout Genius? Internet
Everyprice.com listed Closeout Genius as the losest price and the web site seem to have all the legit stuff. After placing the order I did not recieve a confirmation email. That day Feb 17, I did talk with a rep who assured me that the order went through. After a week of no other re...
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Closeoutgenius.com
Categories: Cameras & Video
12, Report:
#428344
Posted Date:
Feb 25 2009
Close Out Genius, Closeout Genius, Closeoutgenius.com, Camcordergenius.com, Camcorder Genius STAY AWAY FROM CLOSE OUT GENIUS Las Vegas; Brooklyn Internet
Ordered Sony camcorder HDR-SR11. The list price was $449.99. That was not the best price for the camcorder as I found latter, but it was not highest price as well. I called first to confirm availability of the camcorders in stock and the guy from costumer service assured me that the...
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Close Out Genius, Closeout Genius, Closeoutgenius.com, Camcordergenius.com, Camcorder Genius
Categories: Cameras & Video
13, Report:
#428317
Posted Date:
Feb 25 2009
Closeout Genius Brooklyn - Steve King Closeout Genius Did Not Deliver as Promised Brooklyn New York
Ordered 2 Garmin Nuvi 660s at fantastic price by phone. Salesman Steve King offered me map updates for 2009 and 2010 for $50 for each unit. I accepted the offer and was billed accordingly.
When the units arrived they had been updated to 2009, but there was no information include...
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Closeout Genius
Categories: Audio & Electronic Retail Stores
14, Report:
#428281
Posted Date:
Feb 25 2009
WholesaleGenius.com - BroadwayPhoto.com - CameraGiants.com - CloseOut Genius.com Discount Internet Camera Sellers Genius Internet
These discount interent sellers are all the same and use the same tactics. I wouldn't be surprised if they are all owned by the same conglomerate, group of investors, or individual. If you don't order any extras, the camera is automatically put on back order. With the first one, ...
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CloseOut Genius.com - WholesaleGenius.com, BroadwayPhoto.com, CameraGiants.com
Categories: Cameras & Video
15, Report:
#427330
Posted Date:
Feb 23 2009
Closeoutgenius Bait and switch, non-delivery of ordered product Las Vegas Nevada
I like the other consumers who posted complaints, ordered a product, a camera in my case advertised at a very low price, about $50 below other legit web dealers. Like others who posted stories here, I got
an email which said I had to call them. I called them and sure enough, they t...
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Closeoutgenius
Categories: Bait-and-Switch
16, Report:
#426527
Posted Date:
Feb 20 2009
Closeout Genius Horrible doesn't start to describe this company! Las Vegas Nevada
I regret not checking the integrity of this company before purchasing a GPS system from them. I believed this was a reliable company because I had used a comparison shopping site and Closeoutgenius had the best price.
Needless to say, after I purchased the GPS online, I received...
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Closeout Genius
Categories: Audio & Electronic Retail Stores
17, Report:
#425014
Posted Date:
Feb 17 2009
Closeout Genius DOES NOT DELIVER WHAT IS PROMISED; PHONE BUSY CONSTANTLY, LIES LAS VEGAS, NYC Internet
Bait and switch, lie, phone usually busy; rude agents; poor customer service
Nearly impossible to reach and check on status of order; Do not deliver merchandice as promised. Sharp, unconscionable practices. Outrageous attitudes. The NYC nightmare!!!
Harvey, retired lawyer
Bette...
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Closeout Genius
Categories: Internet
18, Report:
#422840
Posted Date:
Feb 11 2009
Closeout Genius Upgrade Scammers, Products Not Available Las Vegas Nevada
I ordered a Garmin Nuvi 760. The website looks very legitimate. The day after I placed the order, I received an email claiming I needed to confirm the order. This was strange, but perhaps explained why I had not received a confirmation email when the product was ordered. I calle...
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Closeout Genius
Categories: Electronic Manufacturers
19, Report:
#422563
Posted Date:
Feb 10 2009
Closeout Genius Lied to me about the order and delivery of a product. Internet
Closeout Genius allowed me to purchase the GPS unit that I wanted. Then a day following they called me at my business and offered me to buy an SD card to go along with the GPS. The price of the SD card they wanted to sell me was 129.99 and they were giving me 70 dollars off the ori...
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Closeout Genius
Categories: Miscellaneous Electronics
20, Report:
#421985
Posted Date:
Feb 09 2009
Closeout Genius - Close Out Genius, bait and switch on camcorder order Brooklyn New York
Ordered a Canon HF100 the morning of Friday, Feb. 6. Was sent an email Sunday Feb. 8 at 10:41 a.m. with the following: This email is to inform you that for security purposes, a confirmation is needed to complete your order. Please contact our confirmation department at ... I did no...
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Closeout Genius - Close Out Genius
Categories: Cameras & Video
21, Report:
#421768
Posted Date:
Feb 09 2009
Closeout Genius.Com Advertise low price, then switch and bait New York/ Las Vegas Internet
On Feb. 8,2009 I was researching prices for a new Garmin nuvi 760 car GPS system. On the web I was directed to several sites,one of which was Closeout Genius.com which had a very low price of $189.99. This was approximately $50.00 below any other site.
I went ahead and ordered on...
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Closeout Genius.Com
Categories: Cameras & Video
22, Report:
#420557
Posted Date:
Feb 05 2009
Closeout Genius After Order and Confirmation, No Merchandise ,Garmin Nuvi Sent. Las Vegas Internet
After ordering a GARMIN nuv 265WT Travel Assistent,
the company sent an e-mail, asking to call for
verification of the order. I made the call and was
told that the merchandise would be sent.
Weeks later, none was received. When I called back,
I was told that the merchandise...
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Closeout Genius
Categories: On-Line Business
23, Report:
#416557
Posted Date:
Jan 27 2009
bigcameradeals.com WAS SOLD A USED GARMIN NUVI 780 GPS, PAID FOR NEW PLUS MISSING MAPS I PAID FOR! Brooklyn New York
I ordered a Garmin Nuvi 780 GPS from www.bigcameradeals.com out of NY. I was contacted by phone days later, asking for the 3 digit number on the back of my credit card, and asked if I wanted to purchase the 2009 and 2010 map updates, which they charged $100.00 more for. It took we...
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Bigcameradeals.com
Categories: Miscellaneous Electronics
24, Report:
#407875
Posted Date:
Jan 14 2009
Closeout Genius Bait and Switch Las Vegas Nevada
After entering an order including credit card data, I found that their 888-654-3648 phone number did not work.
The Las Vegas address they list, 1405 Vegas Valley Dr, Las Vegas, NV 89102, is a condominium project. A google search shows a lot of businesses in the project that l...
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Closeout Genius
Categories: Cameras & Video
25, Report:
#411758
Posted Date:
Jan 14 2009
Closeout Genius Refuses to ship, claiming backorderout of stock, false advertising Las Vegas Nevada
Closeout genius is a new alias for AllStar Camera, Inc., the well-known bait-and-switch scam company. Very similar to On Time Digital, etc. This time, they're offering plasma TVs, SLRs, camcorders, receivers, navigation systems, and more.
Tried to order a Canon HV20 camcorder f...
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Closeout Genius
Categories: Bait-and-Switch