simplyelectronics.net - Stay well away from them.

Post by **Sharp** » Fri Mar 27, 2009 7:20 pm

Hi all.

Just a warning to stay well clear of Simply Electronics.
simplyelectronics.net

They are a shower of scam artists and I hope something can be done to shut these guys down quickly. I'm out of pocket for 2 Grand myself, and rather than posting links to threads all over the internet, I've decided I'd post one that pretty much covers it all.

http://www.avforums.com/forums/camcorde ... onics.html

That should be more than enough to warn people off from buying from theses guys.

Kind Regards.
Sharp.

xmlguy · Post by **xmlguy** » Sat Mar 28, 2009 12:24 am

Why won't your credit card company handle the dispute?

Ultimate Dj · Post by **Ultimate Dj** » Sat Mar 28, 2009 2:03 pm

Holy Cow, Sharp! 2 Gs?!

Thats gotta suck!!!! Damn man I'm sorry.....

Theres nothing you can do to get it back? How'd you pay?!

puravida
dj

Post by **Sharp** » Sat Mar 28, 2009 2:08 pm

Hi xmlguy.
They are, and even if simply electronics don't give them the money my credit card company promised me that they would cover me.

I will still have to pay 2 months interest on 2000+ Euro, take a hit on exchange rates, plus 30 euro on calls to the UK and 2 months of my life.

It's better than nothing, but I'd hate to see anyone else having to do the same as me. They already have quite a large number of people on the hook right now.

Regards.
Sharp.

Ultimate Dj · Post by **Ultimate Dj** » Sat Mar 28, 2009 4:07 pm

Sharp wrote:Hi xmlguy.
They are, and even if simply electronics don't give them the money my credit card company promised me that they would cover me.

I will still have to pay 2 months interest on 2000+ Euro, take a hit on exchange rates, plus 30 euro on calls to the UK and 2 months of my life.

It's better than nothing, but I'd hate to see anyone else having to do the same as me. They already have quite a large number of people on the hook right now.

Regards.
Sharp.

What is it you purchased?

puravida
dj

Post by **Sharp** » Sat Mar 28, 2009 4:47 pm

Sony Alpha A900, a Lens, & memory card.

Regards.
Sharp

Ultimate Dj · Post by **Ultimate Dj** » Sat Mar 28, 2009 6:48 pm

Sharp wrote:Sony Alpha A900, a Lens, & memory card.

Regards.
Sharp

wow looks like a Kick @ss camera. Hope you get everything worked out amigo!

puravida
dj

xmlguy · Post by **xmlguy** » Sun Mar 29, 2009 4:33 am

Sharp wrote:Hi xmlguy.
They are, and even if simply electronics don't give them the money my credit card company promised me that they would cover me.

I will still have to pay 2 months interest on 2000+ Euro, take a hit on exchange rates, plus 30 euro on calls to the UK and 2 months of my life.

It's better than nothing, but I'd hate to see anyone else having to do the same as me. They already have quite a large number of people on the hook right now.

Regards.
Sharp.

Hi Sharp,

Glad to hear that you're probably going to get your 2KEUR back, at least. Of course that kind of hassle is a royal pain. I've been able to avoid such problems by buying locally using sales, clearances, and other discounts, at least for high ticket items. I haven't seen any internet pricing that is worth the hassle if something goes wrong. At a local store, I pay and walk out with my purchase in hand. My internet/ebay purchases are only from sources with a great track record, like Amazon, NewEgg, and 99% feedback ebayers with 1000+ recent reports.

Post by **Sharp** » Wed Apr 01, 2009 12:32 pm

Thanks guys.
Happened quicker than I thought, but the credit card company got my money back for me.

Didn't work out too badly off in the end so I'm happy. Just need to spread the word now and hope to god others don't get caught out by simply electronics.

Regards.
Sharp.

Xenomorph · Post by **Xenomorph** » Wed Apr 01, 2009 1:22 pm

Glad to hear it worked out. I did some digging and if I were you and others who live where you do, I'd steer clear of them for sure.

mces0421 · Post by **mces0421** » Wed Apr 01, 2009 2:48 pm

I am sorry to hear that. Just be cautious on making transaction online. And remember that God will bless you more than the money you loss. Anyways, thanks for sharing your bad experienced with simplyelectronics.net. At least you gave us warning.

AnthonyB · Post by **AnthonyB** » Wed Apr 01, 2009 4:49 pm

Sorry to hear about that sharp, and thanks for the warning (they look harmelss enough (that's one of the problems too i would have though, "sheep in......

Are these related to a place calle "simpley computers?" http://www.theregister.co.uk/2005/01/24/simply_jobs_go/

Thanks

Tony

Post by **Sharp** » Tue Apr 07, 2009 2:32 am

AnthonyB wrote: Are these related to a place calle "simpley computers?" http://www.theregister.co.uk/2005/01/24/simply_jobs_go/

Thanks

Tony

Nope, they are someone else.

Look what happens when you enter Simply Electronics post code into Google Earth. I think this says it all.