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www.extremeshop.co.za
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charlie_82
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These guys have some cool little gadgets...
But they do seem a little dodgy. Anyone used http://www.perkalgifts.co.za/?
But they do seem a little dodgy. Anyone used http://www.perkalgifts.co.za/?
charlie_82
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There's some contact details for the people who own the domain name here: http://whois.co.za/cgi-bin/whois.sh?Domain=extremeshop&Enter=Enter
Maybe that'll help?
They were banned from Bidorbuy is all I know.
charlie_82
Expert Member
that's not good
It could be for a number of reasons, but, I will check them out very carefully before I buy anything....
charlie_82
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Yeah definitely. Pity cos they have some really cool stuff
I'm not saying do not buy from them, they had a good track record up to a point
Go here and check them out, read some comments by buyers.
http://www.bidorbuy.co.za/seller/271847/PerkalAuctions
charlie_82
Expert Member
Nice one, thanks mate.
They seem to have more positive than negative feedback
They seem to have more positive than negative feedback
Yes, they were probably blacklisted for off site trading.
What matters more is their recent negative feedback... sounds like they've dissappeared.
charlie_82
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It's so difficult who's reputable these days. There's so many online stores popping up all over the place
charlie_82
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Ive used Extreme Shop... Had no problems ordered something for my SE phone but this was a while back and I think I was order no.61 or somethingI still get newsletters and stuff from them so they seem active enough...
Yeah I get their newsletters too. But xrapidx was talking about PerkalGifts
Correct!
kronoSX
Honorary Master
I will be ordering a large order of automotive lighting.Good luck to me
charlie_82
Expert Member
I will be ordering a large order of automotive lighting.Good luck to me
I'm sure you'll be ok with ExtremeShop. Good luck nevertheless
I have seen a lot of online SA retailers springing up recently, mostly in the PC business. They advertise products not available by any other mainstream (official/authorised) suppliers.
I took 3 of them to the challenge on an LCD screen they were advertising. I contacted each company and told them I was interested in the product and wanted to know what the delivery time was. Their web sites all said 24-72 hours after order. I already knew this LCD was not available anywhere in South Africa, I even spoke directly to LG about it but anyways decided to try and catch these companies out.
The first email replies I received said, sure no problem 24-72 hours after you send us the CASH. I then replied to each one telling them I had advance knowledged that this screen was not available in SA and the wait time was 4-6 weeks. They all then said they would make sure and get back to me. Of the 2 that did get back to me after that, both said ..... well, actually yeah it's going to be 4-6 weeks.
NOW .... if I had not known this they would have taken my cash and I would have been expected to wait 4-6 weeks or more to get the product.
Then about a week ago when I was having a problem obtaining Corsair memory modules for my new i7 system, I serached around a bit and found an online retailer offering just about every Corsair chip you could imagine and also saying they were ALL in stock. I knew very well prior to reaching their site that there is only ONE official supplier of Corsair memory in SA and they are listed on Corsair's official web site. I also knew that many of the chips they were saying were in stock were not even in the country yet.
I think people must be very cautious these days when dealing with these sites, ask them a million questions and get them to guarantee you in writing before you let go of any of your cash. I have no doubt you will probably get your goods BUT not in 24-72 hours like many of them seem to advertise. Better yet find a reputable dealer and see the stuff in the flesh before you pay for it. I will not mention names, nor am I saying these sites are crooks, I am just saying be cautious about their promised delivery dates.
I took 3 of them to the challenge on an LCD screen they were advertising. I contacted each company and told them I was interested in the product and wanted to know what the delivery time was. Their web sites all said 24-72 hours after order. I already knew this LCD was not available anywhere in South Africa, I even spoke directly to LG about it but anyways decided to try and catch these companies out.
The first email replies I received said, sure no problem 24-72 hours after you send us the CASH. I then replied to each one telling them I had advance knowledged that this screen was not available in SA and the wait time was 4-6 weeks. They all then said they would make sure and get back to me. Of the 2 that did get back to me after that, both said ..... well, actually yeah it's going to be 4-6 weeks.
NOW .... if I had not known this they would have taken my cash and I would have been expected to wait 4-6 weeks or more to get the product.
Then about a week ago when I was having a problem obtaining Corsair memory modules for my new i7 system, I serached around a bit and found an online retailer offering just about every Corsair chip you could imagine and also saying they were ALL in stock. I knew very well prior to reaching their site that there is only ONE official supplier of Corsair memory in SA and they are listed on Corsair's official web site. I also knew that many of the chips they were saying were in stock were not even in the country yet.
I think people must be very cautious these days when dealing with these sites, ask them a million questions and get them to guarantee you in writing before you let go of any of your cash. I have no doubt you will probably get your goods BUT not in 24-72 hours like many of them seem to advertise. Better yet find a reputable dealer and see the stuff in the flesh before you pay for it. I will not mention names, nor am I saying these sites are crooks, I am just saying be cautious about their promised delivery dates.
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