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[Anion]

Never fall for traps assuming that there are failsafes. If they were clever enough, they might get away with it

 

[Xtyle]

I doubt you will get a Switch, unless the seller actually mispirced and will honor it.

 

[Donnie]

She found one listed as brand new, and the list was at 199.99

On a whim she bought it, we're awaiting to see what random stuff we get shipped to us in a box of a Nintendo Switch. Luckily her order is backed by Amazon if this is indeed what I feel might be that a scam.

I just have thoughts running through my head we'll end up like that guy who ordered that TV from Slickdeals that arrived smashed into a hundred pieces.

Tell the delivery person you need to check contents before signing for it to make sure its arrived in good condition. When it ends up being a brick in a Switch box refuse to accept delivery. There'll then be a record that delivery was refused and when Amazon look into it the delivery person can also back up the fact that it wasn't a genuine product.

 

[Tabasco]

Tell the delivery person you need to check contents before signing for it to make sure its arrived in good condition. When it ends up being a brick in a Switch box refuse to accept delivery. There'll then be a record that delivery was refused and when Amazon look into it the delivery person can also back up the fact that it wasn't a genuine product.

Why even deal with all of that just to have a really low chance of saving $100?

lol

 

[RumblingRosco]

Why even deal with all of that just to have a really low chance of saving $100?

lol

Right? This is such a bad idea from so many angles.

 

[Instro]

It will be a picture of a package.

 

[Dark Ninja]

 

[shoelacer]

I'm glad you're taking the hit for the sake of our entertainment OP. What's the estimated delivery day?

 

[peteykirch]

I'm glad you're taking the hit for the sake of our entertainment OP. What's the estimated delivery day?

Still preparing for shipment.

I doubt we'll get anything even shipped.

 

[akira28]

Why not?

Parents buy something for their kids, they do something really bad before they get the gift, parents get rid of said gift.

nah breh, but defo update us when your box of rocks arrives.

 

[Norik]

I'm redoing my patio definitely in need of bricks let me know if it's burgundy. I can't match the $199 you paid though.

 

[Jzero]

It's a brick

 

[Donnie]

Why even deal with all of that just to have a really low chance of saving $100?

lol

I wouldn't but he (or his girlfriend) already has... now all he can do is deal with the problem the best way possible from here on out, which is what I'm suggesting.

If he can cancel it then great, but apparently he can't or wont. Just saying "you shouldn't have done that" isn't helpful in the slightest.

 

[GifGafIsTheBestGaf]

ha! it was the gray switch right?

 

[DonShula]

more like a Wii U and a Gamecube duct taped together

and a game boy advance

am i doing this right?

Neo Geo Color duct taped to an Atari Jaguar.

 

[WGMBY]

I saw this listing and decided not to risk it. Best of luck with your purchase OP

 

[andythinkpad]

$199 you still think it may not be a scam? You are just wasting your time even if you can get your money back.

 

[Risible]

What's with the spate of hyper-gullible people falling for these scams?

What on earth goes through your head? Why would you think there was any even remote chance that you would get a brand new just released $300 item for $200?

PT Barnum was right.

 

[JetBlackPanda]

Subbed for inevitable heartbreak

 

[Thelonelykoopa]

Gets the Nvidia Shield TV instead.

 

[Leona Lewis]

Perched for the bait

Spoiler

and switch

 

[Earthbound64]

Of course it's a scam, and a common one. They'll mark it as shipped and keep the money from amazon.

This.

You won't even get a box of rocks.

What's with the spate of hyper-gullible people falling for these scams?

What on earth goes through your head? Why would you think there was any even remote chance that you would get a brand new just released $300 item for $200?

PT Barnum was right.

3-week loan of $200 for the scammer.
People are so free with their money.

 

[Poot Poot Splash]

She got a deal of a lifetime. Remember that saying "If it Sounds Too Good to Be True, something something" ah well i forgot what goes after that but consider yourself lucky.

 

[Poppy]

It's going to be a box containing a single pregnant snake

poor single snake, it's hard out there for a mom to find good dates

 

[Zach]

Dude, brother, no!

 

[Hero_of_the_Day]

Of course it's a scam, and a common one. They'll mark it as shipped and keep the money from amazon.

Exactly. You're not going to get anything in the mail.

 

[Son Of D]

What if it's a picture of a Switch?

 

[AdmiralSnackbar]

I'm laughing at the thought of OP seeing this as a chance to buy a $200 neogaf tag.

 

[jack_package_200]

OP you better keep us up to date.

 

[-GJ-]

Oh man that was a great thread :lol

What thread was that? I can't seem to find it.

 

[NandoGip]

Yeah, that's a scam.

There's a thread about this on Reddit, too: https://www.reddit.com/r/NintendoSw...sa_be_careful_ordering_from_amazon_right_now/



Some sellers are saying that their accounts have been hacked.

Also, who buys a $300+ system and sells it for $200 to spite their kid? The thing released less than three weeks ago. If it's brand new, why not return it?

Wow there are a shitload of stupid people in that reddit thread. There are so many people willing to risk much more than theyre aware of by purposefully trying to buy shit through scammers

 

[Zaventem]

it's a scam, i was looking to buy Pokemon Moon today and came across new sellers selling shit for way under the price range which is damn crazy. (like 6 bucks for a new game etc) clicking reviews saw a seller claiming to be from America buy the buyer said the tracking number was from China. They need even stricter requirements imo. I used common sense to know that those were bullshit but there are people that will take the bait easily.

 

[Caddywompus]

Ah, the old Nintendo Switch-a-roo. Hopefully you at least get an entertaining story for $200 because you're not getting a Switch for that price. Let's just hope you didn't turn a $300 Switch into $500 because you thought you could roll the dice and maybe possibly save $100.

 

[Kthulhu]

Two WiiUs duct taped together.

A Wii mini with a broken e-reader and a bag of chips.

 

[zeemumu]

You could probably find one on Craigslist but those get risky

 

[massoluk]

It will be literally an electrical switch in a box.

 

[Big Nikus]

I hate you.
So much.

Spoiler

why

 

[phanphare]

probably has an ant colony living in it

 

[mrpoopy]

 

[iPorygon]

 

[Ban Puncher]

 

[Iorv3th]

The thing though is the person selling it has a vast Amazon store, and seems to be a regular seller.

She's hoping that it's a case that this person bought it for their kid(s), they misbehaved, and now are selling it to spite the kid(s).

spites them so much they want to lose 100$ on it? Couldn't they have just returned it to the store?

 

[andythinkpad]

You are lucky if you get a nVidia Shield with "Switch" magic marked on it.

 

[finalflame]

Lol, these threads where people still think there's any hope whatsoever they didn't get scammed are a good laugh.

Might as well just cancel it before having your money tied up for any length of time.

 

[Regiruler]

The snake is actually kind of cute?

 

[FuuRe]

It will be this

 

[Speevy]

It will be the actual Nintendo Switch but also a lonely man comes to crash on your couch.

 

[Dead Prince]

i'm sure it's just the box they are giving you lmao.

 

[greepoman]

It will be this

Lol..Even says switch...Checks out. Brb gonna go dig mine out of storage and put on eBay.

 

[Ultima_5]

you're super protected buying shit through amazon. there's no reason to make a thread unless you end up ripped off i guess