As a collector, I carouse different forums online to see what's up. You know, get tips on mods, hacking, etc. One thing I see in common is a thread that focuses on ridiculous sales on eBay by some sellers.
Some will sell "Rare" and "Complete and Sealed" stuff for way more than what the game or console is worth. Some of the links to the auctions that are in those forums reveal these auctions and their ridonkulous pricing ($300 for a Bonk 3 manual? pshh)
I'm feeling under the weather at this time, so let me be brief. If you're in the market for a game or a console, generally anything, join online forums. They usually have a buy and sell thread going where people will often sell things that you're looking for, even cheaper than eBay. But just like any purchase done online, Cavaet Emptor. Most forums will have "rep" ratings on members, or even reseller ratings within their forums. Take the time to carouse those threads, so you know who you might be dealing with.
Monday, October 17, 2011
Friday, October 7, 2011
Boycotting...
Recently, I had the loathsomely luck of dealing with the crappy support of FoundMy.com. I ordered a PS2 mod chip from them since it was cheap. Little did I know, and about 90% of their old client base, their service sucks.
I give it that they were good a while back, getting orders done in a timely manner. However, recently, they just suck.
I don't believe all the positive reviews that are popping up currently. I think it's a "payoff" kind of positive review...you know what I mean.
Because of their slim-to-nil customer service, crappy shipping times, and overall just being jerks trying to get out of giving money back (I got suckered into closing a dispute through PayPal prematurely...lesson learned), I'm gonna boycott ANY console modification manufacturer that lists FoundMy.com as an authorized reseller. I really don't believe that FoundMy should be authorized to be selling ANYTHING. They'll give the manufacturer a bad name since they'll be associated with FoundMy's name.
I highly doubt this would make a slight ripple in the lake that is the console modification world, but I'm taking a stand here. Follow if you want.
I give it that they were good a while back, getting orders done in a timely manner. However, recently, they just suck.
I don't believe all the positive reviews that are popping up currently. I think it's a "payoff" kind of positive review...you know what I mean.
Because of their slim-to-nil customer service, crappy shipping times, and overall just being jerks trying to get out of giving money back (I got suckered into closing a dispute through PayPal prematurely...lesson learned), I'm gonna boycott ANY console modification manufacturer that lists FoundMy.com as an authorized reseller. I really don't believe that FoundMy should be authorized to be selling ANYTHING. They'll give the manufacturer a bad name since they'll be associated with FoundMy's name.
I highly doubt this would make a slight ripple in the lake that is the console modification world, but I'm taking a stand here. Follow if you want.
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