Preordered, but is this site reliable?
#1
Posted 21 September 2012 - 02:45 AM
here is the link to the page http://www.joblots2g...74_7819249.aspx
the site is fairly plain looking, that's not to say it could be a scam but i am always wary of plain looking sites.. i took a chance and placed an order anyway. What does everyone else think?, i registered to see what people think, and if anyone else from the UK has placed an order from there?
#2
Posted 21 September 2012 - 03:03 AM
#3
Posted 21 September 2012 - 05:16 AM
Call any phone numbers on the page and google them too.
Look for an address, and check their terms.
These are the areas scammers usually don't bother with.
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#4
Posted 21 September 2012 - 05:22 AM
Edited by Caius Casshern Sins, 21 September 2012 - 05:23 AM.
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#5
Posted 21 September 2012 - 06:39 AM
I could be real, it could just be a smaller and newer online store that isn't trying to do much in the design. This site called Gameexpress.com seems plain, but it is actually the real deal. It just happens to be a website for a local gamestore that I used to go to back in New York City.
I agree with Caius. Some local game stores have very basic looking websites but they can be the real deal. Try doing as Nollog suggested, it can't hurt. Good luck!
#6
Posted 21 September 2012 - 06:46 AM
#7
Posted 21 September 2012 - 07:00 AM
Edited by angelo07stang, 21 September 2012 - 07:00 AM.
#8
Posted 21 September 2012 - 07:59 AM
In the UK Its not so bad.Not looking good you honestly think this place will have wii u on the launch. I live in the us and there is a small mom and pop type video game store chain and they said they cant even get wii u threw there distributer cause the big chains like gamestop best buy are getting pretty much all the systems.
I also came across this website when looking for prices, it looks OK, it should be fine.
On second thought's I wouldn't be so sure
Edited by stephen, 21 September 2012 - 10:10 AM.
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#10
Posted 21 September 2012 - 09:27 AM
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#11
Posted 21 September 2012 - 09:34 AM
Things that make it look fake...
1. The webpage looks horrible.
2. Only Wii U products??
3. Non history on the internet (google search)
Things that make it look legit..
1. Terms and Conditions on the page.
2. It is LINKED to a ESTABLISHED EBAY seller page. http://stores.ebay.c...PRICE-BUSTERS4U - although this could still be a scam.
Edited by GreatestGamer, 21 September 2012 - 09:34 AM.
#12
Posted 21 September 2012 - 10:01 AM
#13
Posted 21 September 2012 - 10:36 AM
But that might be over drive
#14
Posted 21 September 2012 - 10:47 AM
If you had suspicions on whether it was real or not why did you pay the pre-order then come for advice on what we think? You would think that the smart thing to do is ask opinions first and get as much information from them as possible before going through with it.
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#15
Posted 21 September 2012 - 04:58 PM
Hi, thanks.I do find it odd that they only have Wii U. Trust your gut.
Also, welcome to the forums!
Actually my order didn't go through anyway, for some reason i have trouble with google wallet making a payment.. so i have not given them any money, i only tried because it was the lowest price.. maybe it's worth spending a little bit more for peace of mind.
I was in a rush to order, no not the best thing to have done but the order never went through anyway.If you had suspicions on whether it was real or not why did you pay the pre-order then come for advice on what we think? You would think that the smart thing to do is ask opinions first and get as much information from them as possible before going through with it.
I could order from Zavvi but the problem is the ZombiU bundle is out of stock now and i don't know where else to order from, i'd order the Nintendoland one but i can't find anywhere that confirms whether it comes with the pro controller or not. So obviously the better value deal is the ZombiU bundle at the moment.. but to get that it looks like i need to pay more.
Next cheapest from Zavvi's £310 is £330.. it just keeps getting more expensive.
#16
Posted 21 September 2012 - 05:07 PM
Hi, thanks.
Actually my order didn't go through anyway, for some reason i have trouble with google wallet making a payment.. so i have not given them any money, i only tried because it was the lowest price.. maybe it's worth spending a little bit more for peace of mind.
I could order from Zavvi but the problem is the ZombiU bundle is out of stock now and i don't know where else to order from, i'd order the Nintendoland one but i can't find anywhere that confirms whether it comes with the pro controller or not. So obviously the better value deal is the ZombiU bundle at the moment.. but to get that it looks like i need to pay more.
Next cheapest from Zavvi's £310 is £330.. it just keeps getting more expensive.
The Wii U Nintendo Land bundle dosen't have a Wii U pro controller, only the ZombiU bundle do.
Co-Leader of the A.D.P.F
Lose yourself in battle, and rejoice
After War there is Death ~ Goddess Palutena, victory is ours
Yeah, you've done a great job so far, letting the Metal Heads destroy the palace.
#17
Posted 21 September 2012 - 07:18 PM
Yeah seems so, i am having trouble finding anywhere with stock though.. at least at the lower prices.The Wii U Nintendo Land bundle dosen't have a Wii U pro controller, only the ZombiU bundle do.
I could just go for the Nintendoland bundle at Zavvi (or sainsburys.. since it's even cheaper) and order a pro controller seperately, i guess there isn't much difference in price compared to if i bought the ZombiU bundle and Nintendoland seperately?.
I mean if i don't want ZombiU, may as well just get the Nintendoland bundle and a pro controller seperate, price is not much difference that way i think.
Edited by Welsh Jester, 21 September 2012 - 07:30 PM.
#18
Posted 21 September 2012 - 08:21 PM
#19
Posted 21 September 2012 - 08:48 PM
Read my above post, the order didn't go through so it's fine now.I kinda wished you would have asked us first. It looks extremely illegitimate.
I think i'll just get Nintendoland with a pro controller seperate, and order from a respectable well known site.
Edited by Welsh Jester, 21 September 2012 - 08:49 PM.
#20
Posted 22 September 2012 - 12:54 AM
Read my above post, the order didn't go through so it's fine now.
I think i'll just get Nintendoland with a pro controller seperate, and order from a respectable well known site.
It looks like Shop To still has the Zombie U bundle for pre-order for £324.85.
http://www.shopto.net/wiiu/WIIUHW03-nintendo-wii-u-console-32gb-black-premium-zombiu-bundle
That's a pretty good deal considering you get Zombie U and a pro controller.
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