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Mike993
Joined: 20 Apr 2019 Posts: 1
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Posted: Sat Apr 20, 2019 10:27 pm Post subject: Need your opinions. |
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Hello everyone.
I have just registered on this forum, so I apology in advance if same question was already asked.
Short story about my self:
I'm 25 years old guy. Played accordion for whole of my life.
After many disputes, lost hopes, and many, MANY problems (which I would keep as my privacy), I decided to abandon it all and do and play what I love. Different genre, different instruments, move to another country/region (Scandinavia).
I have found an AMAZING offer for korg pa4x keyboards on alibaba.com. Ofc, I won't give any other details about supplier except that he is 4 years VERIFIED supplier and that the product it self (korg pa4x) is produced in China. (i don't want to advertise anyone here).
The offer is so good that it's almost too good to be true.
900$ for keyboards with 2 years international warranty and 60 days return period.
I talked to them via whatsapp and they have agreed to trade via paypal.com (where I could ask for refund in case they don't send the product, or anything else goes wrong).
Honestly speaking, even that is a lot of money for me to risk. I took loan to buy my self a keyboard, so I REALLY can't risk to lose it all now.
What would you do if you were in my skin? Any suggestions? Tips?
Best regards everyone |
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kbrkr Platinum Member
Joined: 06 Oct 2003 Posts: 804 Location: Savannah, Georgia USA
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Posted: Sat Apr 20, 2019 10:57 pm Post subject: |
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Your skepticism is well founded. I would not purchase it if it was me. If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is. The mere fact that you are suspicious should tell you something.
Keep saving, you'll find the right keyboard for you. _________________ Pa5x, Yamaha Genos, ForeScore |
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karmathanever Platinum Member
Joined: 12 Jan 2004 Posts: 10402
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Posted: Sun Apr 21, 2019 1:40 am Post subject: |
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AGREE!!! If it sounds too good to be true it will be a scam of some sort.
These "offers" have come up before and have been fake and very suspect (like "stolen goods" etc...)
Please be very careful (and WELCOME to the forums!!!)
Pete _________________ PA4X-76, Karma, WaveDrum GE, Fantom 8 EX
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bensel46 Full Member
Joined: 12 Apr 2018 Posts: 155 Location: Leiden, The Netherlands
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korg1 Approved Merchant
Joined: 17 Nov 2002 Posts: 955 Location: http://pasongstyles.com/
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Posted: Sun Apr 21, 2019 8:43 am Post subject: |
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I know people who tried to buy a synth like that,
and when they got it it was the original box,
with the original alluminium keyboard inside,
but full of stones in it instead of PCB's.
It's a 100% scam,not just stollen items that they try to sell.
They have the right weight,they are sealled,and you can't prove that you didn't put the rocks in yourself,so be carefull _________________
https://pasongstyles.com/
https://soundcloud.com/korgfx |
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oliv73 Full Member
Joined: 10 Sep 2017 Posts: 143 Location: france
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Posted: Sun Apr 21, 2019 10:41 am Post subject: |
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Hi
I saw these offers on alibaba
There is no informations on suppliers and the images related to the articles are PA3X , not PA4x
To my opinion, it's too risky
Olivier |
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karmathanever Platinum Member
Joined: 12 Jan 2004 Posts: 10402
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Posted: Sun Apr 21, 2019 2:27 pm Post subject: |
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So Alibaba are advertising new PA4X-76 Oriental complete with keyboard stand, expression pedal, damper pedal, adjustable stool, USB flash drive, headphones and audio cable for $700 (US$) and their ad says "free shipping worldwide" plus "buy 2 and get one FREE"
Sounds pretty genuine to me
_________________ PA4X-76, Karma, WaveDrum GE, Fantom 8 EX
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Giner Platinum Member
Joined: 02 May 2003 Posts: 1347 Location: Alberta
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Posted: Sun Apr 21, 2019 3:48 pm Post subject: |
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The sad part is that there will be those who'll go for it. And mega scam artists Alibaba just pocket the cash and laugh. Well named, Alibaba, they could have retained the Forty Thieves part. _________________ When I nod my head . . . Hit it!
Pa3x-61, Pa1xPro, i30, Micromoog (1975) |
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stephenm52 Senior Member
Joined: 12 May 2005 Posts: 260
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Posted: Sun Apr 21, 2019 4:23 pm Post subject: |
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kbrkr wrote: | Your skepticism is well founded. I would not purchase it if it was me. If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is. The mere fact that you are suspicious should tell you something.
Keep saving, you'll find the right keyboard for you. |
Plus 2 _________________ Pa4x-76, Yamaha CVP307, Genos, Yamaha sx900, Bose Compact, Maui LD5 |
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Snoopy Full Member
Joined: 05 Jul 2016 Posts: 225 Location: North-West Germany, Eastfrisia ;)
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Posted: Mon Apr 22, 2019 5:14 pm Post subject: |
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Hi Mike,
FORGET IT !
It´s for 100% fraud ! _________________ Greetings from East-Frisia, Germany
PA4X MUSIKANT, OS 3.1.0, PKG-Version |
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Asena Approved Merchant
Joined: 03 Mar 2004 Posts: 2553 Location: Sweden/Malmoe
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Posted: Mon Apr 22, 2019 10:05 pm Post subject: |
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FAKE! Don,t do it! _________________ www.globalsound.se
KORG PA 5-X/YAMAHA GENOS 2/YAMAHA A 5000
LIONSTRACK X 76 & GROOVE XR
MEDELI AKX-10
MacbookproM2-Ssd/Logic/Neuman/Kali Audio8/Komplette14SDD/ Apollo Twin/PIONEER XDJ RX 2
LOTS OF SAMPLE SOUNDS!
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jpires Senior Member
Joined: 30 Dec 2010 Posts: 276 Location: United States
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Posted: Tue Apr 23, 2019 12:25 pm Post subject: |
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Mike
Don't fall for it Fake fake fake, I almost fell for it few months ago.
Here is what I did, ask this seller if he can ship COD, and see what he will tell you. I bet you it is the same person that I talk to via email.
JP |
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tordenspyd
Joined: 27 Sep 2007 Posts: 43
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Posted: Thu Apr 25, 2019 3:50 pm Post subject: |
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karmathanever wrote: | So Alibaba are advertising new PA4X-76 Oriental complete with keyboard stand, expression pedal, damper pedal, adjustable stool, USB flash drive, headphones and audio cable for $700 (US$) and their ad says "free shipping worldwide" plus "buy 2 and get one FREE"
Sounds pretty genuine to me
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That buy-2-get-one-FEE prize seems pretty good,
however another Alibaba add actually beats it:
$400 for a brand new Pa4X 61 key
100% Guaranteed Genuine/Authentic Product
100% Guaranteed Factory warranty (International)
I think you may be able to bargain on the deal too _________________ ------------------------------------------------------
partial setup: Kronos, Pa4X, Roland VG-99, GR55, GC-1, Yama MOTIF X, Zoom R24, Mac OSX 10.**, Logic Pro X |
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Sam CA Platinum Member
Joined: 02 May 2008 Posts: 3990 Location: Los Angeles
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Posted: Thu Apr 25, 2019 7:23 pm Post subject: |
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Sounds like Ali Baba and the 40 thieves are at it again! _________________ Sam
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