I found a website that can't be legit... right?
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I found a website that can't be legit... right?
Basically it has a lot of sprint runs for like 40-60% off. I don't want to link to it just in case, but this can't be real right? I really really want the vtoku2 endura for $74, but I should pass on this one, right? Really looking for y'all to convince me here :D
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Sprints or exclusives that are in stock is a red flag, at a discounted price...come on now!!
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Re: I found a website that can't be legit... right?
A number of these sites have been popping up and they're definitely NOT legit. Run away!
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Re: I found a website that can't be legit... right?
I found another one that was very similar, even displaying the same relatively limited list of models. I would guess that these websites sell clones, hence the extremely limited range of models they offer.
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Re: I found a website that can't be legit... right?
Doubtful.
Anywhere with sprunts or exclusives under map pricing is probably not legit.
Especially if they are harder to get sprints or exclusives.
Do they have real contact info? Almost all of these scam sites might have a fake adress and worthless email, but they pretty much never have a legitimate phone number.
I got the last sprint vtoku endura from a real website a few months ago and paid $95. Which was current map from msrp and about a $10 markup from what they sold for when released.
Anywhere with sprunts or exclusives under map pricing is probably not legit.
Especially if they are harder to get sprints or exclusives.
Do they have real contact info? Almost all of these scam sites might have a fake adress and worthless email, but they pretty much never have a legitimate phone number.
I got the last sprint vtoku endura from a real website a few months ago and paid $95. Which was current map from msrp and about a $10 markup from what they sold for when released.
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I'd take no chances...best avoided.
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Re: I found a website that can't be legit... right?
In all the threads on all the forums on all the domains since Al Gore invented the Internet, this is the very first post where everyone is 100% in agreement.
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Re: I found a website that can't be legit... right?
There are places that have hard to find models from time to time, but they are never cheap. Run. Don't walk.
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Re: I found a website that can't be legit... right?
We can really only tell if you post the link. Also, if they ask you to pay with zelle, apple pay, western union, or anything but paypal and credit card, it's a scam
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This, always this!
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Re: I found a website that can't be legit... right?
The only place I know of with new Sprints in stock (occasionally) is Country Knives and they sell at list price or higher based on the model. No one legit is discounting Sprints or Exclusives.
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Re: I found a website that can't be legit... right?
Yeah wth how does one avoid? if everyone says “ watch out IED “ and it’s not pointed out/ pointless :confused:
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Re: I found a website that can't be legit... right?
Some European web shops carry sprints in stock for a long time, but never at 40-60%.
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I think this should be a sticky somewhere on the forum too!
https://www.spyderco.com/resources/dealer-locator/
https://www.spyderco.com/resources/dealer-locator/
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..well, that escalated quickly..
..well, that escalated quickly..