[Artap99]

I saw a posting online for a too-good-to-be-true price on a computer. I followed the link and emailed the person behind it. A few days later I received a reply that led me to www.appledeals.us. All I have to say is:

iMac 20': 2GHz Intel
$1,399.00
20-inch widescreen LCD
with 1680x1050 resolution
2.0GHz Intel Core Duo
2MB shared L2 cache
2GB (667 DDR2 SDRAM)
500GB Serial ATA drive
SuperDrive 8x double-layer
ATI Radeon X1600/256MB
AirPort Extreme
Bluetooth 2.0

In case you don't want to follow the link, that is the price that they are charging. $1,399.

I can't find anything leading me to believe it's a scam...other than the price

[Artap99]

I mean...they're selling a 30" cinema display for $1499!

Sorry, I'm still baffled.

And I titled the thread wrong. It's www.appledeals.us

[SpecMode]

The contact info on the website gives an address in Mountain View, CA...but the domain contact info (whois lookup) says the domain is registered to a "Global Connect Network" located in the Ukraine. Smells fishy.

Addendum: the company is also not on the list of Apple-approved resellers. I strongly recommend shopping elsewhere - there are plenty of reputable resellers out there with decent bargains.

[torifile]

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

[The Grim]

SpecMode How do you get that address? I tried Whois look up but it did not find anything.

[Artap99]

Originally Posted by SpecMode The contact info on the website gives an address in Mountain View, CA...but the domain contact info (whois lookup) says the domain is registered to a "Global Connect Network" located in the Ukraine. Smells fishy. Addendum: the company is also not on the list of Apple-approved resellers. I strongly recommend shopping elsewhere - there are plenty of reputable resellers out there with decent bargains.

So what you're saying is that I should recommend the site to the next person that asks for purchasing advice and see what happens.

[awilso]

I smell Russian federation Mafia . . . .wonder if Apple have had a consignment knocked off recently?

[SpecMode]

The Grim: I used Whois.net.

[rollercoaster375]

They're selling those alienware machines for less than the price of half their components...

Saw the adverstising in Miami, FL only on Craigslist electronics (other side of the country). Emailed inquiere was sent a link from a James Johnson (sounds way to american) to appledeals.us . Site looks great. Character on contact us page was a little fishy. Was almost tempted to place an order when i decided to do whois.org domain name search. Like other poster said i saw it said Ukraine. I also checked california department of corporations and noticed that business name APPle Deals, LLC was never registered. Called apple and they said they didnt have them in thier database for authorized resellers. Emailed james again and told him i was ready to place an order but i wanted a phone number so i can ask a few questions. I got a number and called and got a machine. The person called me back. Definitly a russian accent. I asked why business name was not registered in california, he said it was recently aquired which is contrary to what about us section of website says. then i asked why he was advertising in miamis craiglist and nowhere else, and he said he didnt know, that he didnt do advertising. Then i asked why so cheap, where he got his inventory from, he said some was donated and the rest he cant disclose. (he got nervous, to many questions) i asked if he can send me a reference, business license, to authenticate the validity of his business, he said yes but never said anythingh nor answerd my emails. I really wanted this to be true. Im looking to export ipods to south america and this could of been my big lead that i neeeded. Please post your feedback and if anyone has a contact for me to purchase ipods in a bundle at a discount emaiil me at eddie072@yahoo.com

[Brad]

If you need to purchase a large bundle of iPods, just contact Apple directly. My understanding is that they sometimes cut special deals for large bulk orders if you contact someone yourself.

Don't fall for scams like AppleDeals. If it was legit, you wouldn't have had a tenth of the problems you had extracting information.

[psmith2.0]

Originally Posted by torifile If it's too good to be true, it probably is.

Truly, Words To Live By™ I've learned...

So many sharks and shady characters out there, preying on the ignorance and gullibility of folks. As others have suggested, I'd do my business elsewhere.

Folks... take a careful look at the English on that website. Reams of grammatical errors and peculiar phrases. Despite the knock-off stylish graphics, it should be obvious to any moron that there's something wrong.

[murbot]

Grammatical errors? Where?

Welcome to internet sales division of Apple Deals, LLC! Among multiple storefront's we have all over the country, you now have a great chance to get latest Apple products online for a highly discounted rates!

I can't even read that without subconsciously adding in the foreign accent.

[RowdyScot]

Same here

What is interesting is that their webpage says that the transaction is governed by the state of illinois...

Governing Law
THESE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SALE AND ANY SALE HEREUNDER WILL BE GOVERNED BY THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, WITHOUT REGARD TO CONFLICTS OF LAWS RULES. ANY ARBITRATION, ENFORCEMENT OF AN ARBITRATION OR LITIGATION WILL BE BROUGHT IN COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS AND CUSTOMER CONSENTS TO THE JURISDICTION OF THE FEDERAL AND STATE COURTS LOCATED IN COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS AND SUBMITS TO THE JURISDICTION THEREOF AND WAIVES THE RIGHT TO CHANGE VENUE. CUSTOMER FURTHER CONSENTS TO THE EXERCISE OF PERSONAL JURISDICTION BY ANY SUCH COURT WITH RESPECT TO ANY SUCH PROCEEDING.

and phone numbers:

The phone number "(408) 624-1232" is a Snjs South, CA based phone number and the registered carrier is Global Crossing Local Services, Inc.-ca.

he still is very responsive to e-mails

[Dug-OH]

Funny receptionist picture on the "about us" page...

[Wickers]

I love how professional their site looks with images like this:

On the 'About Us' page.