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Title: A fantastic bargain?
Post by: Dusty on 17 November 2008, 14:28:19
I've just purchased a Photo Scanner at an unbelievable price.

http://theelectronicscorp.com/product_info.php?products_id=272

This Epson Perfection 4490 Scanner is recommended at £149.99, and this company are selling them at £67.17 including postage :o :o :o

I thought it could be an American company but they are registered in the UK.

I'd be interested in your thoughts
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Title: Re: A fantastic bargain?
Post by: richardirv on 17 November 2008, 14:48:46
Did you search the net for company reviews first? I just looked and found lots of forum posts suggesting that its not a legit site!

What method of payment did you use? I hope it was a credit card then at least you should be protected.

Hope I'm wrong though bud!
Title: Re: A fantastic bargain?
Post by: HolyCount on 17 November 2008, 14:53:20
According to their blurb they ship all items from Florida -- just a UK frontsite --- might well be stung for import duty too  :-[
Title: Re: A fantastic bargain?
Post by: TheBoy on 17 November 2008, 15:00:47
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According to their blurb they ship all items from Florida -- just a UK frontsite --- might well be stung for import duty too  :-[
And as well as import taxes, the courier will demand a 'handling charge'
Title: Re: A fantastic bargain?
Post by: Dusty on 17 November 2008, 15:05:38
Thanks for your replies.

Have a copy of the order just incase. It states the price as £67.17 with no other charges.

Have paid with a credit card though so should be alright.
Title: Re: A fantastic bargain?
Post by: Dusty on 17 November 2008, 15:17:33
Just cancelled that particular credit card. Thanks to you all. Found out that they are just after your credit card number to use for themselves.

A lesson learned. :-[ :-[ When its too good to be true it usually is. :y

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Title: Re: A fantastic bargain?
Post by: Markjay on 17 November 2008, 15:55:05
Close shave then but all's well that end well...
Title: Re: A fantastic bargain?
Post by: Mr Skrunts on 17 November 2008, 16:06:23
Worth a post on the forum, seems it may have saved you some money and some grief.
Title: Re: A fantastic bargain?
Post by: Dusty on 17 November 2008, 16:52:07
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Worth a post on the forum, seems it may have saved you some money and some grief.

Yes Skruntie.
I should have tried the telephone number to begin with.
Number unobtainable..I should have guessed really. :-/ :-* :-* :-*