Digital Camera Recommendation
Jun 1, 2004 | 10:54 am
#31
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Jennlee: The very samething happened to me--
Originally Posted by Jennlee
Hi debo_nair -
Did you get your camera?
I ordered from them on the 17th, and the web site said it was being delivered today. All I got was a "free gift" of a cheap media holder and a note saying my order would be following. The order on the website shows delivered, which is really annoying, and the website says the business is closed.
Just wondered if you got your order or not
Did you get your camera?
I ordered from them on the 17th, and the web site said it was being delivered today. All I got was a "free gift" of a cheap media holder and a note saying my order would be following. The order on the website shows delivered, which is really annoying, and the website says the business is closed.
Just wondered if you got your order or not
Jennlee: The very samething happened to me--
I ordered my Camera on May 13, the "free gift" is the only thing I got. The freedelivery4u.com was closed for the past week and is NOT opening today even there is no message say anything. The is no one answer the phone call at all. The e-mail to customer service does not work either. It seems there is no way to contact with them. Is this freedelivery4u.com a true vendor or
Jun 1, 2004 | 11:25 am
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Originally Posted by xyz0
Jennlee: The very samething happened to me--
I ordered my Camera on May 13, the "free gift" is the only thing I got. The freedelivery4u.com was closed for the past week and is NOT opening today even there is no message say anything. The is no one answer the phone call at all. The e-mail to customer service does not work either. It seems there is no way to contact with them.
Is this freedelivery4u.com a true vendor or
I ordered my Camera on May 13, the "free gift" is the only thing I got. The freedelivery4u.com was closed for the past week and is NOT opening today even there is no message say anything. The is no one answer the phone call at all. The e-mail to customer service does not work either. It seems there is no way to contact with them. Is this freedelivery4u.com a true vendor or
Jun 1, 2004 | 11:46 am
#33
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Alert from Better Business Bureau
If you do not hear from FreeDelivery4U quickly, in addition to contacting your credit card company, it might also be worth trying to contact the NY State Atty General Office of Consumer Affairs and perhaps even the NY Times to see if they have any reports/complaints against them.
Edited to add: it appears this company is NOT a member of the BBB, based on this notice.
You may want to rethink doing business with this company.
Edited to add: it appears this company is NOT a member of the BBB, based on this notice.
You may want to rethink doing business with this company.
Last edited by businesstraveler; Jun 1, 2004 at 11:57 am Reason: BBB update
Jun 1, 2004 | 11:56 am
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Not to say it is impossible. but I think it is pretty tough to find a legit place that will significantly (or at all) beat B&H or Adorama on price. I would be suspicious if someone did.
Jun 1, 2004 | 1:42 pm
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Oddly enough, I did a recent search and found Dell.com to have some of the best deals going.
For example, I found the Canon Powershot Pro1 for $899.10 (shipped) at Dell.com. B&H has the same camera nearly the same price ($903) shipped. Most other vendors have it for around a grand.
Beach Camera and Buydig.com have it for $815 delivered. Although both of those have mostly-positive reviews, it seems to me to be worth it to pay the extra $85 and get it from Dell.
For example, I found the Canon Powershot Pro1 for $899.10 (shipped) at Dell.com. B&H has the same camera nearly the same price ($903) shipped. Most other vendors have it for around a grand.
Beach Camera and Buydig.com have it for $815 delivered. Although both of those have mostly-positive reviews, it seems to me to be worth it to pay the extra $85 and get it from Dell.
Jun 1, 2004 | 4:28 pm
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Ouch
Well, it sure sounds like they are one of these shady businesses. They are even using the BBB sign fraudulently. Definitely may be worth contacting the attorney general's office.
Even Dell can be backordered, but this site seems to be stringing you along and you might not get the camera for weeks or months. Basically, they'll wait until the camera falls in price to what they offered you, then miraculously, it will be in stock. Unless, of course, you order the extra crap they push on you. Then, it will be in stock.
I can usually do a little better than Dell if I search a little bit. Their customer service has really been poor lately. A colleague of mine has one of their laptops and, while it's cheaper than a Thinkpad, will never buy another because of their service and build quality.
Take swift action against this company. If they are not responding and their e-mails are bouncing, be concerned. I do hope you used a credit card to purchase, as it would offer some protection. Call the credit card company right away. And monitor for fraudulent use!
Even Dell can be backordered, but this site seems to be stringing you along and you might not get the camera for weeks or months. Basically, they'll wait until the camera falls in price to what they offered you, then miraculously, it will be in stock. Unless, of course, you order the extra crap they push on you. Then, it will be in stock.
I can usually do a little better than Dell if I search a little bit. Their customer service has really been poor lately. A colleague of mine has one of their laptops and, while it's cheaper than a Thinkpad, will never buy another because of their service and build quality.
Take swift action against this company. If they are not responding and their e-mails are bouncing, be concerned. I do hope you used a credit card to purchase, as it would offer some protection. Call the credit card company right away. And monitor for fraudulent use!
Jun 2, 2004 | 12:09 pm
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Anyone know how to contact freedelivery4u.com?
Originally Posted by xyz0
Jennlee: The very samething happened to me--
I ordered my Camera on May 13, the "free gift" is the only thing I got. The freedelivery4u.com was closed for the past week and is NOT opening today even there is no message say anything. The is no one answer the phone call at all. The e-mail to customer service does not work either. It seems there is no way to contact with them.
Is this freedelivery4u.com a true vendor or
I ordered my Camera on May 13, the "free gift" is the only thing I got. The freedelivery4u.com was closed for the past week and is NOT opening today even there is no message say anything. The is no one answer the phone call at all. The e-mail to customer service does not work either. It seems there is no way to contact with them. Is this freedelivery4u.com a true vendor or
Hi,
Anyone know how to contact freedelivery4u.com?
The phone 888-265-3990 does not work. I tried over hundred times (really) and the line is always busy.
The e-mail [email protected] seems to be working, and the result just like throwing a stone into water.
Jun 2, 2004 | 1:19 pm
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If I were calling a business and their phone line was constantly busy, the next step would be to flip over my credit card and dial the number on the back.
You've been scammed. Hopefully, your credit card issuer will go to bat for you. The one time something similar happened to me, the bank reversed the charges and I had very little hassle on my end.
You've been scammed. Hopefully, your credit card issuer will go to bat for you. The one time something similar happened to me, the bank reversed the charges and I had very little hassle on my end.
Jun 2, 2004 | 5:26 pm
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So what now ?
Like all of you, I ordered from this freedelivery4u.com company as well. They charged my card 3 days later, now they won't pick up their phones and I have seen no signs of getting what I paid for .
What do we do now ? Are we all just being a little paranoid ? HAS ANYONE OUT THERE EVER RECIEVED AN ORDER FROM THESE GUYS ? I called my bank, they told me that it was up to me to file for fraud which I will, if I don't recieve my camera and/or if I receive a box with media case holders . I'll get my money back but I wonder, are we all just being a little paranoid about this company ? They could be legitamate but just take over. I think it is very hard for a business online just to charge everyone, grab the cash and flee the planet, their are dire consequences for fraud. Here's what I think. I think they advertise so low because they buy in bulk-wholesale. So if they're selling, let's say, the Canon GL-2 for a price of $1600, they would need to get 50 orders in order to buy it wholesale at that price and still make a profit. Now that they see that it's going to take longer than promised, theyve turned their phones off. But I don't think they scammed us, otherwise the website would have been closed down, and our bill statements wouldn't say FREEDELIVERY4U.COM as the company charge.
WHo really knows though, maybe they are back in Bulgaria, couting our beautiful American dollars, but I hope not.
please someone respond with a purhcase update .
What do we do now ? Are we all just being a little paranoid ? HAS ANYONE OUT THERE EVER RECIEVED AN ORDER FROM THESE GUYS ? I called my bank, they told me that it was up to me to file for fraud which I will, if I don't recieve my camera and/or if I receive a box with media case holders . I'll get my money back but I wonder, are we all just being a little paranoid about this company ? They could be legitamate but just take over. I think it is very hard for a business online just to charge everyone, grab the cash and flee the planet, their are dire consequences for fraud. Here's what I think. I think they advertise so low because they buy in bulk-wholesale. So if they're selling, let's say, the Canon GL-2 for a price of $1600, they would need to get 50 orders in order to buy it wholesale at that price and still make a profit. Now that they see that it's going to take longer than promised, theyve turned their phones off. But I don't think they scammed us, otherwise the website would have been closed down, and our bill statements wouldn't say FREEDELIVERY4U.COM as the company charge.
WHo really knows though, maybe they are back in Bulgaria, couting our beautiful American dollars, but I hope not.
please someone respond with a purhcase update .
Jun 2, 2004 | 8:19 pm
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Originally Posted by ourhousethree
I'll get my money back but I wonder, are we all just being a little paranoid about this company ? They could be legitamate but just take over. I think it is very hard for a business online just to charge everyone, grab the cash and flee the planet, their are dire consequences for fraud. Here's what I think. I think they advertise so low because they buy in bulk-wholesale. So if they're selling, let's say, the Canon GL-2 for a price of $1600, they would need to get 50 orders in order to buy it wholesale at that price and still make a profit. Now that they see that it's going to take longer than promised, theyve turned their phones off. But I don't think they scammed us, otherwise the website would have been closed down, and our bill statements wouldn't say FREEDELIVERY4U.COM as the company charge.
Read the reviews on resellerratings.com and other places. You aren't alone. This is a scam operation - there is surprisingly close to 100% agreement on that in the numerous reviews about them.
Jun 2, 2004 | 8:51 pm
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Check out this site
I ordered a laptop from a seller on eBay a few years ago.
Sent money by certified check, then waited. And waited.
Occasional contact by e-mail, with repeated promises to mail the computer. No ability to call the person who sold the computer.
I started contacting fellow bidders, and no one had received their computers. Once I started putting the pressure on the seller, he did return the money. He was indicted later.
The story was posted (not by me) on www.laptopscam.com
So, my advice is this: You are not being paranoid. Notify your credit card company for possible fraud. It was probably too good to be true!
Sent money by certified check, then waited. And waited.
Occasional contact by e-mail, with repeated promises to mail the computer. No ability to call the person who sold the computer.
I started contacting fellow bidders, and no one had received their computers. Once I started putting the pressure on the seller, he did return the money. He was indicted later.
The story was posted (not by me) on www.laptopscam.com
So, my advice is this: You are not being paranoid. Notify your credit card company for possible fraud. It was probably too good to be true!
Jun 2, 2004 | 9:26 pm
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Originally Posted by fuzz
Sent money by certified check, then waited. And waited.
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Jun 3, 2004 | 2:09 pm
#43
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FYI: This is what I copied from other websites
1. http://www.epinions.com/content_142452887172
If you have been ripped off, report freedelivery4u--links provided in Full Review...
Jun 03 '04 (Updated Jun 03 '04)
Author's Product Rating
Ease of Ordering:
Customer Service:
On-Time Delivery:
Selection:
Full Review
I have opened an investigation with American Express and I encourage everyone that has been ripped off to file a complaint with:
The FBI's Internet Fraud Complaint Center:
http://www.ifccfbi.gov/cf1.asp
The Federal Trade Commission:
https://rn.ftc.gov/pls/dod/wsolcq$.startup?Z_ORG_CODE=PU01
NY State Attorney General Eliot Spitzer:
http://www.oag.state.ny.us/online_fo...aint_alert.jsp
The Better Business Bureau:
http://complaints.bbb.org/Welcome.asp?BCode=0121
The NY Dept of Consumer Affairs:
http://www.nyc.gov/html/dca/html/complaint.html
Square Trade (a service on E*Bay):
www.squaretrade.com
I purchased a Canon Optura Xi camcorder from freedelivery4u's listing on E*Bay on 5/11. Freedelivery4u had two listings of the same item with 10 units available for each listing with a "Buy It Now" price of $620. They had 100% positive feedback with over 130 reviews. Before purchasing I called freedelivery4u to ensure that item was new, factory sealed and had a USA warranty.
After I purchased the item, I went back to the listing a while later to find that one of the listings had been canceled and the price on the other listing had jumped to $980. Several days later I discovered that freedelivery4u had been suspended by E*Bay, but E*Bay will not say why.
They charged my credit card on May 19th, but they have still not shipped the item as of June 3rd. The listing said that it would arrive within 15 days. I called on May 11, 18, 20, 21, and 25...each time they said that it would ship with 1-2 days. On the 25th they said that it would ship tomorrow but they were closed from May 26 until June 1.
Based on the similar experiences expressed by other Epinioners, I think that it is safe to say that this is a fraudulent business.
For the hardcore Epinions users who demand a description of the web site in order to rate a review "Helpful" or better: The website is well laid out, easy to navigate, and very professional looking (except for the occasional grammatical error). They have a good selection of products and amazing prices. BUT IT DOES NOTE MATTER BECAUSE THEY ARE A FRAUDULENT BUSINESS. IF YOU PLACE AN ORDER YOU WILL NOT RECEIVE YOUR MERCHANDISE!
Recommended
No
What product did you purchase or try to purchase? Canon Optura Xi Camcorder
How helpful was this review in making a decision?
2. http://www.epinions.com/content_1421..._~allcom/s_~na
FreeScam Discussion Group at Yahoo - JOIN NOW! (Reply to this comment)
by ezwider
I am a victim too. We must act decisively and swiftly. I have created a discussion group at Yahoo.
* Your group information:
Group name: freescam
Group home page: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/freescam
Group email address: [email protected]
Pls join. "Strength Rests on Unity" Jun 02 '04
2:01 pm PDT
If you have been ripped off, report freedelivery4u--links provided in Full Review...
Jun 03 '04 (Updated Jun 03 '04)
Author's Product Rating
Ease of Ordering:
Customer Service:
On-Time Delivery:
Selection:
Full Review
I have opened an investigation with American Express and I encourage everyone that has been ripped off to file a complaint with:
The FBI's Internet Fraud Complaint Center:
http://www.ifccfbi.gov/cf1.asp
The Federal Trade Commission:
https://rn.ftc.gov/pls/dod/wsolcq$.startup?Z_ORG_CODE=PU01
NY State Attorney General Eliot Spitzer:
http://www.oag.state.ny.us/online_fo...aint_alert.jsp
The Better Business Bureau:
http://complaints.bbb.org/Welcome.asp?BCode=0121
The NY Dept of Consumer Affairs:
http://www.nyc.gov/html/dca/html/complaint.html
Square Trade (a service on E*Bay):
www.squaretrade.com
I purchased a Canon Optura Xi camcorder from freedelivery4u's listing on E*Bay on 5/11. Freedelivery4u had two listings of the same item with 10 units available for each listing with a "Buy It Now" price of $620. They had 100% positive feedback with over 130 reviews. Before purchasing I called freedelivery4u to ensure that item was new, factory sealed and had a USA warranty.
After I purchased the item, I went back to the listing a while later to find that one of the listings had been canceled and the price on the other listing had jumped to $980. Several days later I discovered that freedelivery4u had been suspended by E*Bay, but E*Bay will not say why.
They charged my credit card on May 19th, but they have still not shipped the item as of June 3rd. The listing said that it would arrive within 15 days. I called on May 11, 18, 20, 21, and 25...each time they said that it would ship with 1-2 days. On the 25th they said that it would ship tomorrow but they were closed from May 26 until June 1.
Based on the similar experiences expressed by other Epinioners, I think that it is safe to say that this is a fraudulent business.
For the hardcore Epinions users who demand a description of the web site in order to rate a review "Helpful" or better: The website is well laid out, easy to navigate, and very professional looking (except for the occasional grammatical error). They have a good selection of products and amazing prices. BUT IT DOES NOTE MATTER BECAUSE THEY ARE A FRAUDULENT BUSINESS. IF YOU PLACE AN ORDER YOU WILL NOT RECEIVE YOUR MERCHANDISE!
Recommended
No
What product did you purchase or try to purchase? Canon Optura Xi Camcorder
How helpful was this review in making a decision?
2. http://www.epinions.com/content_1421..._~allcom/s_~na
FreeScam Discussion Group at Yahoo - JOIN NOW! (Reply to this comment)
by ezwider
I am a victim too. We must act decisively and swiftly. I have created a discussion group at Yahoo.
* Your group information:
Group name: freescam
Group home page: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/freescam
Group email address: [email protected]
Pls join. "Strength Rests on Unity" Jun 02 '04
2:01 pm PDT
Jun 3, 2004 | 4:57 pm
#44
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FreeDelivery4U: odds & ends
Here is the web site for the NY Off of the Atty Gen - Consumer Issues:
http://www.oag.state.ny.us/consumer/...er_issues.html
If anyone has spoken with the AG's office and can provide info on if they are investigating this cpmpany , please post.
As of today, I see the FD4U web site is still up, but the BBBOnline logo has been removed.
I notice in reading the details on the site, it says they take AMEX and Optima, but no mention of MC or Visa. I'm coming in late. Did the web site mention MC and Visa previously as acceptable forms of payment?
http://www.oag.state.ny.us/consumer/...er_issues.html
If anyone has spoken with the AG's office and can provide info on if they are investigating this cpmpany , please post.
As of today, I see the FD4U web site is still up, but the BBBOnline logo has been removed.
I notice in reading the details on the site, it says they take AMEX and Optima, but no mention of MC or Visa. I'm coming in late. Did the web site mention MC and Visa previously as acceptable forms of payment?
Jun 9, 2004 | 10:01 am
#45
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Posts: 1
Chalk Up One More !!!
Originally Posted by businesstraveler
Here is the web site for the NY Off of the Atty Gen - Consumer Issues:
http://www.oag.state.ny.us/consumer/...er_issues.html
If anyone has spoken with the AG's office and can provide info on if they are investigating this cpmpany , please post.
As of today, I see the FD4U web site is still up, but the BBBOnline logo has been removed.
I notice in reading the details on the site, it says they take AMEX and Optima, but no mention of MC or Visa. I'm coming in late. Did the web site mention MC and Visa previously as acceptable forms of payment?
http://www.oag.state.ny.us/consumer/...er_issues.html
If anyone has spoken with the AG's office and can provide info on if they are investigating this cpmpany , please post.
As of today, I see the FD4U web site is still up, but the BBBOnline logo has been removed.
I notice in reading the details on the site, it says they take AMEX and Optima, but no mention of MC or Visa. I'm coming in late. Did the web site mention MC and Visa previously as acceptable forms of payment?
Where do I start?? When I ordered (5-18-04) web site took Discover, when I ordered
ONLY took M/C or Visa hint,hint oh well 
14 day delivery guarantee or 15% OFF !!! WOW Today is business day # 15. Do you think I'll get my $52.50 CREDIT 
HA HA No answer on either phone line & WEB SITE seems to be down ^ 
BOY am I surprized. Great info here glad I found you guys.. Hope & PRAY for the best..As little hassle as possable with visa 
I HIM, Harley
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