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Jmona

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Managed to get what could be a real photo of the red leather loop from China....
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I find it hilarious that Sikai just sent me the same photos you posted. These scammers need to be reported to eBay. Sadly my only report won't help unless there's more people involved.
It seems like a seller on Alie Express has the stainless link and Milanese for $30 and the guys at the bands and strap thread on the last page have already ordered. Look it up.

Here's the link

http://m.aliexpress.com/item/32368933560.html
 
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jimmeh1988

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Oct 22, 2014
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I think that a lot of these started selling early to be the first on the scene but didn't realise there would be a gap between demand and the stock arriving.
 

NEUROMODS

macrumors newbie
May 30, 2015
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Never trust anything from China, even if that stuff was real it would be super low quality not worth the money most the time.

Anyways, has anyone found Milanese Loop bands that look like Apples that are either in silver or gold? And.. That actually have got them and not fake or scammers?
 

Cpt. Gilgamesh

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Jun 8, 2013
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Yeah, two other copycat sellers both told me they don't have real photos and the products are out of stock. I just need to get to a computer to report them.
 

AlliFlowers

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Jan 1, 2011
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This morning I got a message from Tonsee_best asking for another chance and to please change my feedback. I replied that until I had a product in my hand I could not change my feedback because I was not willing to lie. But if he could get the product into my hands I would certainly recant and provide wonderful feedback in the future. (Cause, yea, that's going to happen.) Pretty much the same with sikai.
 
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GrindedDown

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Haha that is kinda funny that they would even ask for something like that honestly. Sorry to hear about your bad experience trying to get a LL knock-off.
 

Jmona

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This morning I got a message from Tonsee_best asking for another chance and to please change my feedback. I replied that until I had a product in my hand I could not change my feedback because I was not willing to lie. But if he could get the product into my hands I would certainly recant and provide wonderful feedback in the future. (Cause, yea, that's going to happen.) Pretty much the same with sikai.

That is called eBay extortion and per eBay Policy that is illegal. You need to contact eBay customer support and have them go through the messages between you and him. He did exactly the same with me saying he wouldn't refund me unless I changed my feedback and they would refund me "some" money as they said or resend the product which yeah, that was never going to happen because it didn't exist. They said they only had 10 days to revise feedback so they sent about 20 messages per day for that extortioning me to change it or they wouldn't refund. When I contact eBay, they were pissed off because on top of fraudulent procedures they were using extortion so they handled it right away and because he didn't have enough reports they couldn't close his store.
 

Binarymix

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Nov 1, 2007
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I ordered from tonsee_best also and today was the last day of the expected shipping period. No band.

I hadn't even received a tracking number, but I hoped once it went through customs one would show up.

I sent them a message asking for further details so let's see what happens....

I'm betting they hoped to have the product but it wasn't ready yet and they are stalling.

Still, just be honest about the situation and say you should have said preorder or whatever, and refund those who dont want to wait.

This will be my first bad eBay transaction.
 

AlliFlowers

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Jan 1, 2011
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He'd already refunded me though, so it's not really extortion. He was being hopeful.

That is called eBay extortion and per eBay Policy that is illegal. You need to contact eBay customer support and have them go through the messages between you and him. He did exactly the same with me saying he wouldn't refund me unless I changed my feedback and they would refund me "some" money as they said or resend the product which yeah, that was never going to happen because it didn't exist. They said they only had 10 days to revise feedback so they sent about 20 messages per day for that extortioning me to change it or they wouldn't refund. When I contact eBay, they were pissed off because on top of fraudulent procedures they were using extortion so they handled it right away and because he didn't have enough reports they couldn't close his store.
 

jimmeh1988

macrumors regular
Oct 22, 2014
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The seller I ordered the space grey hock link bracelet contacted me straight away to say it was going to take a week to dispatch as they were waiting for them to come in. Which is fine by me! Communicate with me and we can work together!
 

Cpt. Gilgamesh

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Jun 8, 2013
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I reported some of the new guys that have popped up. I reported all the rest I found in search. I also reported that one I found on Anazon and got a response saying they will review that listing in 5-7 business days.
 

Jmona

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Battery_sky sent me these photos. Anyone got these before? Just curious. :p
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Mega_e_home sent me those except it has all 4 bands including the red one but it's the same photo.
Batters_Sky also sent me the black LL alone and said he ships in 10-15 days. When I asked him if he had them on hand, if he could please take a photo of the red band in his hand so I could buy a couple of them, he never replied again.
 
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keigo

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There are already some users who gotten the leather loop band and posted their review. The demand are high and production is low so it will take awhile to wait for the stock.
 

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Jmona

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There are already some users who gotten the leather loop band and posted their review. The demand are high and production is low so it will take awhile to wait for the stock.

Where did they buy from? I'm talking to Oatmall on Aliexpress right now and he has this one that looks like the link and just sent photos. I'm trying to find out if they ship right away.
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oscarandersson92

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Jun 17, 2015
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Where did they buy from? I'm talking to Oatmall on Aliexpress right now and he has this one that looks like the link and just sent photos. I'm trying to find out if they ship right away.
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Don't buy from him. I bought some ss bands (http://www.aliexpress.com/item/Luxu...el-With-Metal-Adapter-Case-1/32370819239.html and http://www.aliexpress.com/item/New-...el-With-Metal-Adapter-Case-1/32370799719.html), and he marked my order as shipped and gave me my tracking number. The problem was that the tracking number were fake. I contacted him and he answered me with this:
dear friend
We now have products and different picture above
It is now our products
Do you need it?
If needed we will immediately shipped to you
If not, you can open a dispute, we will refund your money
Waiting for your reply
Best regards

He provided some images of typical ugly China band.
 

Jmona

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May 6, 2015
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There are already some users who gotten the leather loop band and posted their review. The demand are high and production is low so it will take awhile to wait for the stock.
Where did they buy from? I'm talking to Oatmall on Aliexpress right now and he has this one that looks like the link and just sent photos.
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Don't buy from him. I bought some ss bands (http://www.aliexpress.com/item/Luxu...el-With-Metal-Adapter-Case-1/32370819239.html and http://www.aliexpress.com/item/New-...el-With-Metal-Adapter-Case-1/32370799719.html), and he marked my order as shipped and gave me my tracking number. The problem was that the tracking number were fake. I contacted him and he answered me with this:


He provided some images of typical ugly China band.

I figure he was another sham. I feel as if I'm on the hunt for scammers. LMAO
At this point I'll just buy the Apple link and the ML from Apple. Besides with Apple if something happens my AC+ will take care of things. :D
 
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