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Old 07-20-2018, 08:49 AM   #1
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WOW...Look at these prices!!!

Check out this site for generators! Champion 3100W Inverter and others under $100!!!

https://www.globays.com/

Who's going to be the first to place an order for ten?!?!

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Old 07-20-2018, 09:07 AM   #2
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I wonder why these are so cheap. A 6500w Inverter for $98! I imagine they come from China.
I know Honda 3000W inverter generators are about $2000.
I mean for $98, it's not a huge loss if it's junk.
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Old 07-20-2018, 09:23 AM   #3
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I wonder why these are so cheap. A 6500w Inverter for $98! I imagine they come from China.
I know Honda 3000W inverter generators are about $2000.
I mean for $98, it's not a huge loss if it's junk.

It's not a huge loss until you give them your financial information and CC info.
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Old 07-20-2018, 09:32 AM   #4
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No phone numbers, no "about us" information relating to physical location and "broken English" in the available "contact us" information:

"If you have any questions, comments or suggestions for our products, service or website, you are welcome to contact us at any time. Our customer service team is on line 24 hours around the clock to be at your service wholeheartedly. You can contact us in the manners as follows:"

While anyone can make a mistake in how they write a sentence, this does appear to be an "English is a second language" post. I'd suppose it's an overseas company and may or may not be reliable.

If I were to order something (I'm not at this time), I think rather than give them a credit card or other personal financial information, I'd go to WalMart, buy a "prepaid VISA" for the amount of the transaction (plus a few extra dollars) and use that as the payment method. At least that way, if it is a scam, you're only out the amount of the prepaid VISA.....

Happy shopping (hopefully).....
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Old 07-20-2018, 09:14 AM   #5
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It probably costs that much to ship.
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Old 07-20-2018, 09:28 AM   #6
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It probably costs that much to ship.

I think the website said free shipping. I didn't want to mess with a CC so just gave them my banking information with the routing numbers....hope I get my generators soon...…. Please know that was tongue in cheek
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Old 07-20-2018, 09:45 AM   #7
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I think the website said free shipping. I didn't want to mess with a CC so just gave them my banking information with the routing numbers....hope I get my generators soon...…. Please know that was tongue in cheek
So are you the first to order ten?!?!?

I'm giving away a prize for the first to order ten!!!
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Old 07-20-2018, 09:53 AM   #8
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I think the website said free shipping. I didn't want to mess with a CC so just gave them my banking information with the routing numbers....hope I get my generators soon...…. Please know that was tongue in cheek
Yes, I meant they would pay more in shipping than the listed price.

Do you go ahead and give them your social security number to verify?
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Old 07-20-2018, 09:36 AM   #9
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I just tried to order a 6500W from them using my credit card. Long story short, it is a scam. Luckily my bank stopped all activity and all is good. My credit card has virtual numbers and that is what I used, so my real card number is safe.
I normally can sniff out a scam, but this time I am the dodo.
But I did not give them my real info, so I must have learned something over the years! LOL
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Old 07-20-2018, 09:50 AM   #10
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This reminds me of a HUGE stink I heard about many years ago when a call-in radio personality offered a new Toyota to the someteenth caller with the answer to some difficult question. The excited winner actually went to the studio and got... a toy Yoda doll. I'm not making this up either!
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Old 07-20-2018, 12:35 PM   #11
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This reminds me of a HUGE stink I heard about many years ago when a call-in radio personality offered a new Toyota to the someteenth caller with the answer to some difficult question. The excited winner actually went to the studio and got... a toy Yoda doll. I'm not making this up either!
http://geekologie.com/2010/10/hooter...s-in-conte.php


I remember this also! She failed to see the humor in it.....
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Old 07-20-2018, 12:38 PM   #12
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Here ya go.....

https://www.govplanet.com/Generator+Sets
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Well, for all the cooks out there, and if you're close to GA, here's a deal I just looked at on the govplanet site. An unused camp stove for those that have it all.....

https://www.govplanet.com/for-sale/T...rm=&pnLink=yes
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Well, for all the cooks out there, and if you're close to GA, here's a deal I just looked at on the govplanet site. An unused camp stove for those that have it all.....

https://www.govplanet.com/for-sale/T...rm=&pnLink=yes
And you know it cost thousands of $$$$!
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Old 07-20-2018, 10:01 AM   #15
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Forget the portables, I'm going for the big dog!
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Old 07-20-2018, 10:12 AM   #16
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Forget the portables, I'm going for the big dog!

It just gets better!! $85 and free shipping from Sri Lanka, Bhutan or ???

As John said, if you read the website it pretty much tells you all you need to know. The desire to find a great deal like that makes you want to try it but one member has already said it is a scam and googling them makes you think that as well. Dang, and I was hoping to give these things away for Christmas presents!!
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Old 07-20-2018, 03:40 PM   #17
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Ads like the above one for the generators are popping up all over Facebook and advertising Makita, Milwaukee, DeWalt, and lot of the other name brand tools. Stuff like 10 and 14 piece Milwaukee kits that should sell for $1100-$1200 for $94 and such.

Remember, if it seems too good to be true........it is!
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Old 07-20-2018, 05:06 PM   #18
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I think you have to wire several thousand dollars to a Nirobi Prince first, fully refundable with your first order!
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You realize that the pictured Ingersol-Rand generator is a Christmas ornament, right? That maybe $85.
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Have seen a lot of scams. Just when you thought there can't be another one it pops up. This one is too obvious.
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