Warm? Microsoft Blue for 22.95

[mcoski]

I ordered from a this company www.txcpu.com and shipping was fine but it seems like they have no inventory. And they used paypal. But it was cheaper than staples and stuff so I figured it was a decent deal, any thoughts?

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[FPSguy]

That domain was only registered like two weeks ago, to a guy with a Hotmail e-mail address.

Plus, their price is $22.95 + $5.65 shipping (for me), for a total of $28.60.

Meanwhile, you can buy the same mouse from Chumbo (link) for $23.99 shipped.

One way or another, I'd say it's a ripoff.

 

[Kipper]

Anybody who can't afford a merchant account (i.e. NOT PAYPAL) = shady.

Two week ago registration to a hotmail address makes this shadier...good luck. Hope you get it.

 

[bfunny27]

Ouch dude looks like that is a really shady deal... I hope it works out for you

 

[FPSguy]

Wait a minute!

mccoski you have some explaining to do or else MODS YOU SHOULD BAN THIS GUY.

The Hotmail address to which the domain is registered is mccoski's e-mail address!!!

Now it looks even shadier.

Dude read the rules:

"What other kinds of posts are not permitted?
No SPAM! This includes:
...

* No links to deals, promotions or offers by your own business or your employer. This is the 'No Dealers' rule. We do not intend our forums as a free sales floor for your business. If you want to promote your company on AnandTech, contact our sales department about buying a banner ad."

 

[cremefilled]

Scumbag! Unbelievable.

 

[cremefilled]

Scumbag! Unbelievable.

 

[cremefilled]

Scumbag! Unbelievable.

 

[KDKPSJ]

I would say weird ripoff, instead of hot deal?

 

[LikeLinus]

Originally posted by: FPSguy
Wait a minute!

<STRONG>mccoski</STRONG> you have some explaining to do or else MODS YOU SHOULD BAN THIS GUY.

The Hotmail address to which the domain is registered <STRONG>is mccoski's e-mail address!!!

</STRONG>Now it looks even shadier.

Dude read <a class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="http://forums.anandtech.com/messageview.cfm?catid=40&threadid=984199" target=blank>the rules</A>:

"<STRONG>What other kinds of posts are not permitted?</STRONG>
<STRONG>No SPAM!</STRONG> This includes:
...

* No links to deals, promotions or offers by your own business or your employer. This is the 'No Dealers' rule. We do not intend our forums as a free sales floor for your business. If you want to promote your company on AnandTech, contact our sales department about buying a banner ad."

He's been a member since Oct 1999 and he doesn't know any better?? This guy is intentionally trying to defraud the AT community. Lock and Ban.

 

[ankit]

wow! I would expect a senior member to me smarter than that!

 

[straubs]

Microsoft Blue?
Did they patent the color blue now?

 

[StayPuff]

* angry comment removed *

 

[Delbert]

so I figured it was a decent deal, any thoughts?

You dont really want to know our thoughts on self promotion.

 

[dnuggett]

Un friggin believable. I'm sure by now you have figured out what people think about your deal.

 

[lxie123]

nice try sucker..


This post serves as a cautionary tale of what happens to well-intentioned, but extremely stupid people.

 

[Thuly]

"I'd rather be rich than stupid."
-- Jack Handey [Deep Thoughts], Recurring Saturday Night Live comedy bit

Guess he ain't rich... that's why he had to scam?

"Two things are infinite: the universe and human stupidity; and I'm not sure about the the universe."
-- Albert Einstein (1875-1955), German-born American theoretical physicist, theories of relativity, philosopher

"The difference between stupidity and genius is that genius has its limits."
-- Albert Einstein (1875-1955), German-born American theoretical physicist, theories of relativity, philosopher

"The two most abundant things in the universe are hydrogen and stupidity."
-- Harlan Ellison, sci-fi author

"He was so learned that he could name a horse in nine languages; so ignorant that he bought a cow to ride on."
-- Benjamin Franklin (1706-90), American public official, writer, scientist, helped draft Constitution

"I have many regrets, and I'm sure everyone does. The stupid things you do, you regret...if you have any sense....And if you don't regret them, maybe you're stupid."
-- Katharine Houghton Hepburn (b. 1909), American actress "Adam's Rib," "The African Queen"

"The stupid neither forgive nor forget; the na&iuml;ve forgive and forget; the wise forgive but do not forget."
-- Thomas S. Szasz (b. 1920), American psychiatrist

 

[bonk102]

are you really that much of a scumbag to post a fake deal you registered yourself and then rip off the same forum you've been a member of for years? I truly hope not, but if you are, good riddance to you

 

[1Cheap2Crazy]

Could someone please explain to me in simple terms how you know that mcoski is behind txcpu so that I may learn what and how to look for this info. I did a whois on txcpu but it didn't tell me anything.
If this is true, mcoski you are a sleazebag, most people that come here to try and rip people off just joined, you joined over 4 years ago. Shame on you.

 

[dvdrdiscs]

[whois.opensrs.net]
Registrant:
Texas Computers
5834 Windmier Ln
Dallas, TX 75252
US

Domain name: TXCPU.COM

Administrative Contact:
Chang, Michael mc14oski@hotmail.com
5834 Windmier Ln
Dallas, TX 75252
US
972-672-0509
Technical Contact:
Customer Service, EV1 Servers domains@ev1servers.net
2600 SW Freeway
Suite 500
Houston, Texas 77098
US
+1.7133337873 Fax: +1.7139429332



OOOH caught redhanded in the cookie jar.

 

[dvinnen]

what an idiot

 

[Norrlands]

What an a$$hat.

 

[farstar]

at least you're not stocking a bunch of that MS blue that you won't sell here

 

[cremefilled]

Something else funny is the "user review" (yeah, right) of the 15' network cable:

"And with the boots I never snagged on other cables. Very fast delivery and excellent product."

Ya gotta smile at the thought of someone so pleased with the non-snagging boots on his network cable that he had to write a 5-star user reivew.

Also funny is the pulldown menu for "manufacturers" which reveals a grand total of two manufacturers.

Well, I wondered what Michael Chang was going to do after he retired from professional tennis. . .

 

[VaG]

I love how all the stupid idiots that do this kind of thing never even know how to post an active link so they can rip people off more easily.

Also, Michael Chang's website sucks a**. He has a total of 6 different inventory items. 3 mice, a fan, mouse skates, & 15ft. of cat5. How the hell did you run out of stock.