I want to buy a very unique anti-theft device from gyec.com in China. It's the only place that sells this item currently. The company has a website and seems to be legitimate. Before I send over $300 of my hard-earned money, I would like some input from anybody with good advice. Thanks.
2007-02-22 08:59:47 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Business & Finance ➔ Small Business
To Kim Y (answerer #9 below): Is your "post note" question sarcastic or do you really think I am trying to direct you to this website? I just don't want to get ripped off!!!
2007-02-22 10:16:39 · update #1
It is always a good "rule of thumb" to only spend high funds on products that you are purchasing from companies that have "land stores" available to you, should you have a problem and need to return the merchandise.
I would first ask that they send me company brochures, product brochures. I would check with the Better Business Bureau to see if they have any info on them thru their database.
The problem with sending the money is there is no way for you to press them for returning your money, should they be fraudulent. The Internet makes anonymity so easy; better for crooks who want to cash in without fear of getting caught - or even prosecuted.
If you can be patient and wait until other companies carry this product, then you may come across a reputable company that may cost a little more - but see it as insurance.
EBay may help. Sign up with Paypal, see their insurance about fraud and that may be a safer route for you to pursue in purchasing products from unknown unverifiable companies.
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2007-02-22 09:32:45 · answer #1 · answered by YRofTexas 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
If it's actualy a photo copy of a cheque then there should be a sort code (6 digits) in the top right hand corner and also at the bottom- after where the sort code is at the bottom it should say the account number (8 digits). If it's not on there or you've got any problems just give your landlady a call- I'm sure she'd rather the slight inconveniance of having to tell you the number than the major inconveniance of not getting her rent money!!!
2016-05-23 23:54:41 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I worked in banking for years, and sadly saw many cases where people lost out on hard earned money by responding to these companies. Just be careful. I would definitely use pay pal, but then again I probably wouldn't do anything at all if it were me.
2007-02-22 13:56:54 · answer #3 · answered by Lizzy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the company is accepting Pay pal you can pay through Pay pal,It protects the buyer.You can get more information at
http://www.money-transfer.in/paypalindia.html
If you want the money to be transferred urgently, you can try Western Union Money transfer.You vist
http://www.money-transfer.in/westernunionmoneytransfer.html
Before proceeding to send money ensure that the company isreliable.
2007-02-22 16:12:22 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
pay with pay pal...you're protected if they don't send the item...direct transfer sounds like a rip off
2007-02-22 09:04:00 · answer #5 · answered by Robert P 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree with Robert P
2007-02-22 09:26:24 · answer #6 · answered by smiling_freds_biz_info 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
dr evil went to evil medical sgoo so you have to send money to $$$chibna,.
2007-02-22 09:02:31 · answer #7 · answered by ihate c 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get smart, don't even think about it.
2007-02-22 09:29:28 · answer #8 · answered by mimi 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tell them ship it C.O.D.
2007-02-22 09:28:05 · answer #9 · answered by chubyshady_plays_the_cards 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
epinions.com?
2007-02-22 09:01:58 · answer #10 · answered by Nicnac 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋