Cheap Outright Phone Site That Is Too Cheap?

koston54 on 15/06/2015 - 09:11

Hi all,

Was looking around last night on the internet for a cheap deal on a Note 4 and stumbled on a site called earthstormbay.com
Had a quick look and their phones seem way too cheap (even on iPhones)
I had a look around the site to see if they were new in box, used, refurbished, and anything else and couldn't find much about it at all.

Is this a case of it's too good to be true and I should stay away? Also wanted to see if anyone else had come across this site or knows if it has been renamed from another site?

I did a few different searches related to this site but can't find anything on the web about it.

Any help would be great, was thinking of even buying something really cheap off the site to see what I get.

Thanks in advance

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Comments

  • smol84 on 15/06/2015 - 09:18

    It's a pretty new site, only registered on 15 May 2015. So doubt anyone would have used it yet

  • [Deactivated] on 15/06/2015 - 09:20
    +3

    probs a scam

  • koston54 on 15/06/2015 - 09:28

    I did email them through their contact us and this was the response:

    Thanks for the mail,

    All our products are brand new Unlocked original sealed inbox
    and comes with 1 year manufacturer warranty,

    the products comes with Australia power supply charger

    Still a bit wary
    Thanks for the comments so far

  • QW3RTY on 15/06/2015 - 09:49
    +7

    If it's too good to be true, it often is.

  • spackbace on 15/06/2015 - 11:20
    +2

    This is apparently the person that runs the site

    Ah huh

    New site, no other digital footprint on address searches… Stay away unless you have money to give away (in which case I want some :P )

  • stargalaxy on 15/06/2015 - 11:27

    I would avoid, if someone can sourced it cheaply, if would be one of the grey sellers like Kogan, DWI, eglobal and will be all over ebay by now.

  • Randxyz123 on 15/06/2015 - 11:28

    Do they accept paypal?

    • koston54 on 15/06/2015 - 11:42

      Apparently so according to the website, but as the others have mentioned it seems too good to be true and I don't feel like throwing money away. Hence why I am constantly on ozbargains and looking for the cheapest phones :)

      • Randxyz123 on 15/06/2015 - 12:02

        Well if you felt like buying something cheap use paypal as you have buyer protection but as others have said if it is too good to be true it usually is.

  • battler on 15/06/2015 - 12:09

    review of 64gb iphone 6 has been lifted from BestBuy

    http://earthstormbay.com/index.php?route=product/product&pro…

    Bestbuy: http://i.imgur.com/vO7I1Vf.png

  • edy4eva on 15/06/2015 - 12:11
    +2

    Their NZ address doesn't even exist.

    • Randxyz123 on 15/06/2015 - 13:15
      +1

      And their Canadian address is on a motorway haha

  • koston54 on 15/06/2015 - 13:28

    Also found a site which is just like a direct mirror of this one apparently based in Malaysia. abalacoco.com

    Totally dodgey! Thanks to all those who have commented so far and for helping me save my hard earned cash :)

  • foobar on 15/06/2015 - 15:07

    Today a booklet appeared in my letterbox called "Letterbox Deals". I've had them before, always have a flick through and then toss it but today, an ad inside the back page caught my attention.

    No website, just two email addresses and a heap of too good to be true prices. I don't want to comment on the legitimacy of the business, but I'd personally stay well away. I did Google them, didn't find much other than an application to wind up a business with the same name in 2008 which may be unrelated. If there's any Sherlocks out there that want to do more digging, do let us know what you find.

    Wasn't going to post anything anywhere but upon reading this thread, thought it would make an interesting addition.

    • spackbace on 15/06/2015 - 15:12

      Wow sh*t like that shouldn't even be published like that without an ABN or something

      • foobar on 15/06/2015 - 15:16

        It definitely struck me as out of place as the booklet has always (at a glance at least) contained ads for well known and legit businesses, this ad really doesn't fit the publication at all.

        I've also found this during a Google search, much the same as what's in the letterbox deals booklet.

        It's concerning that this stuff is now making it to print.

    • spackbace on 15/06/2015 - 15:14

      I emailed them lol :)

    • Randxyz123 on 15/06/2015 - 15:17
      +1

      Interesting… found this when I googled their email https://books.google.com.au/books?id=fRHyCAAAQBAJ&pg=PA43&lp…

      I'd seriously try and contact the publisher that sh*t shouldn't be allowed to be published .

      Gonna send them a email haha. The iPad 4 prices seem legit

    • spackbace on 15/06/2015 - 17:05

      I got a response! Even Gmail flagged it as possible spam/scam!

      I enquired about an S6.

      Thank you for the mail and interest in our products and services.

      All Our product is brand new and comes with 1 year international
      warranty and 6 Months return policy.unlocked work with any network worldwide.

      1 x Samsung Galaxy s6 $600
      Free Shipping
      Total Cost:$600 AUD

      Payment is by Bank Transfer, Moneygram Money
      Transfer And Western Union Money Transfer through Any western union
      We ship via Fedex /DHL/EMS Courier and they deliver within 2 days at your
      shipping address any where in the country.. ( days)

      To proceed with your order get back to us with your full shipping
      information such as:

      FULL NAME ==

      PRODUCTS BRAND AND MODEL ==

      QUANTITY ==

      ADDRESS ==

      CITY ==

      POST CODE ==

      COUNTRY ==

      MOBILE/TELEPHONE NUMBER ==

      We await your reply soon ..
      Regards.

      SALE REP.
      CODE 35636
      PACIFIC AEROSPACE & ELECTRONICS (UK) LIMITED
      Registered No: 03590167
      Address:10 NORWICH STREET,
      LONDON, EC4A 1BD, UNITED KINGDOM
      PHONE NUMBER: +447045790399

      • spackbace on 15/06/2015 - 17:11

        And I'm baiting further to just say I was looking to pay by credit card lol

        I'm acting like an elderly person (my grandson said that's a great price for the S6 etc) :)

        • foobar on 18/06/2015 - 05:59

          Hows the baiting going, any more replies etc?

      • foobar on 16/06/2015 - 08:38

        I've been wondering how many of these things are printed/distributed. Auspost delivers them so it could be a huge amount, not sure if they ignore the no junk mail signs for this or not.

        I've got a really bad feeling the ad is going to be reasonably successful, I'd like to have more trust in the general public to recognise this for what it is but, well, you know.

        Hopefully they (letterbox deals) already know about it and will vet future advertisers a bit better from now on.

      • captaingrumpy on 16/06/2015 - 11:07
        +1

        I received spam once and was told that anyone that says they use Fedex in Australia is a fraud.

      • rubaeno on 29/06/2015 - 18:37

        I also emailed them and they replied with an exact copy of that email. After some research I found that they have about 30 profiles on various company database websites. However some of the information differs between them such as the net worth, income and profit. Even though they all have the same name, address, phone number and directors, their net worth is supposedly $6 million and their assets are listed as $4 million. I SMELL BULLSHIT. They are also not listed as a company in their postcode on a legitimate site, so I think they have just spammed company databases with the same information. They have casio.com listed as one of their websites (which are a real manufacturer of things like pianos and calculators) and this website http://aeromet.co.uk/ "UNDER CONSTRUCTION". I called the numbers on one of their company listings and that email and BOTH WERE NON-EXISTENT NUMBERS!
        This is an absolute SCAM. Spread the word on scam websites or whatever, because thousands would've received their ad in the mail.

  • jamesnicholls1 on 06/07/2015 - 15:26

    Completely dodgy.

    I bought something off these guys.

    Only backed out once they wanted me to send my credit card and copies of mail to go with it.

    They ended up refunding my purchase but yeah I'm still worried about the details of mine they do have.

  • anntip on 09/09/2015 - 00:06

    I also came across the same advertisement and details as provided by spackbace in locanto.com.au. The ad states they are a company based in the USA and the person that replied to my enquiry was Derrick Foxx. The ad appears multiple times and there is one for each state in australia using the same details and price tag. The same add appears but this one seem to come from the usa. i asked for the name of company and their website address and was given a reply that they are a partnership and the rest of the information is a repeat asking me to complete the form to get a quick sale. It smells a SCAM.

    Additional to this is another mobile phone sale advertisement from a company based in Sydney call xtrememoble from a sale rep call Sean Kester. This one seems more legit but I am still cautious. Wonder if anyone has any dealing with them. I did a google search of Co and it appears to be a mobile phone repaired not a seller. The ad is for sale of brand new unopen iPhone 6 64g for $600 which is very cheap. I have been getting follow up email daily asking if I am interested in buying the phone and they are even throwing in free postage. Does not offer paypal unless purchase is for 5 units or more but was given Co ABN no. and assure that co. is legit.
    Here is an extract of email to me from sales rep Sean Kester Sep 5 (4 days ago) to me

    "Hi Ann,

    Like i earlier said, i am a sales rep for a mobile distributor company based in NSW. I made that ad listing with business verified option and that was why i was able to advertise the items to various cities across different regions so as to get more interested buyers, if you check well you'll see the authenticity of the ad.

    We are mainly operating an online store, currently not pickup or accept cash right now, that is why we are offering free postage. I can assure it will be delivered in time just as ordered and paid for cos we use an express standard shipping option so there is nothing to worry about.

    Below is our details for proof of business authenticity.

    Website: abr.business.gov.au
    ABN: 13 296 605 711
    Xtreme Mobile

    Visit the Australia business register website above and look up our ABN number.

    Payment is via Bank. We only accept PayPal for bulk orders starting from 5 units and above. Am sorry

    Quantity Needed:
    Color preferred:
    Full Name:
    Address:
    Country:
    Tel # & alternative email(for tracking info):

    Kindly send in your order info so we can proceed. Awaiting your response!

    Thanks & regards,

    Sales Rep
    ‎Xtreme Mobile"

    I would like to know what others think about this . Thank you.

    • spackbace on 09/09/2015 - 10:42

      ABN is linked to this guy: BABBAR, HEMANT

      http://forums.whirlpool.net.au/archive/1743156
      Scroll to the bottom 2 comments.

      Seems he's linked with multiple sites and ABNs

      Just avoid ;) Anyone that does business via email shouldn't be dealt with for anything, but especially for something >$100

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