photoxelsHere are seven photo stores you want to avoid ordering from. As we have consistently reiterated on this site, getting the lowest price on a product is not always the best course of action. In fact, if a price is too good to be true, chances are it’s part of a “bait-and-switch” tactic used to lure unsuspecting consumers out for a bargain into ordering online (or by phone). The scam goes like this and if you ever find yourself in this position, run:
- You place your order for merchandise (say, a digital camera) that seems like an incredible deal.
- The salesperson takes your order, then tries to sell you accessories such as filters, battery chargers, etc.
- You politely refuse. They insist. You refuse. Suddenly, your item is either not available anymore or you simply do not receive it when promised.
- You call again to follow through and they try to sell you accessories again. If you give in, you receive the accessories (sometimes the wrong ones), but no digital camera.
- You call again to return or exchange the merchandise, are put on hold forever then cut off.
- You call again and promised your camera is on back order.
- You give up, and learn a valuable lesson about always ordering from a trusted vendor.
It’s just not worth the aggravation and it’s all a scam anyway: the vendor never intended to sell you the merchandise at that incredible price!
Related link:
– List of scammers
