too good to be true

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too good to be true

Post by nycgrip » Mon Jul 22, 2013 2:43 am

these prices are ridiculous, counterfeit?
http://www.vankeinc.com/daiwa-reels-c-1 ... s&sort=20a
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Re: too good too be true

Post by new2BC4bass » Mon Jul 22, 2013 2:49 am

I don't doubt that there is that kind of markup, but it is rather unusually to see those kind of prices unless a reel is on closeout. I hope someone on here has dealt with them before, and can give us some honest feedback. Would be forced to try a Steez at those prices. :mrgreen:

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Re: too good to be true

Post by africanbass » Mon Jul 22, 2013 3:51 am

Yip

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Re: too good to be true

Post by Chode » Mon Jul 22, 2013 4:41 am

haha, what a joke...I tried checking out with a steez and a scorpion and the only payment they take are western union cash or wire transfer

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Post by steve1206 » Mon Jul 22, 2013 5:13 am

Chode wrote:haha, what a joke...I tried checking out with a steez and a scorpion and the only payment they take are western union cash or wire transfer
That's always the key. I ran into another like this that was similar...but with qty. of 10 minimum order, last year...no CC or other types of payment. Red Flag definitely goes up with a Steez around $200 below US dealer cost...

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Post by GARRIGA » Mon Jul 22, 2013 5:48 am

Some must get taken because they keep running these scams. I looked into one last year and wire transfer were the only options. Daiwa should do something about it. It's not even counterfeit. There's just no product being sold. Take a few suckers and change names.

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Re: too good to be true

Post by MaxZmus » Mon Jul 22, 2013 12:28 pm

I'm seeing a common theme with all these scam sights. They all sell fishing gear and RC cars and planes. They also want a minimum order of $300.00 and they only take wire transfer or western union.

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