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Two scammers in one day

So I'm attempting to buy an iPad to use it to show clients photos, instead of printing portfolios. So I turn to good ol' craigslist. Got 2 scam replies. I see they are getting more clever. lol.
#1:
Hey, sorry for the delayed response, but someone already bought the iPad and
picked it up. You might want to try and buy one where I bought mine at. It's
an auction site kind of like ebay that has quite a few iPads.
I am usually able to pick them up there between $130 and $160, I think it's so
cheap because the site is newer and there aren't many bidders yet. Anyways,
I'd recommend you shop there if your still in need of an iPad. The site is
called BIDSAROO.com. I just checked and it looks like they have one
ending soon and the bid is at $53 so far.
When I signed up they gave me this coupon to give to friends, but I haven't used
it yet. Your more than welcome to use it, but I think it expires tomorrow. It's
good for placing some free bids on any auction. The coupon is: free3042
Hope this helps you!
-Chad
P.S. Here is a little secret I'll pass on to you. Right now there is a glitch/hack
on the site that will allow you to block other people from bidding on the item.
When you place a bid, hold down the enter key until the auction counts down to 0.
This should allow you to win any auction instantly. But I'm not sure how long it
last, I'm sure the site is working on fixing the glitch/hack.
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Hi, I am getting back to you regarding the 64GB 3G iPad from Craigslist
My name is Arianna and I am now in Wolverhampton, United Kingdom.
I am selling the ipad for $450 USD. I have attached some pics with it to this email.
The ipad is still available and I hope you are still interested. The ipad was bought brand new from Apple a few weeks ago.
About the ipad I can say it's in perfect shape, as I used it only for a few weeks. Included in the $450 price is everything that came with the ipad.
The ipad is here with me.
I tried to be as thorough as I could with the presentation so you can have all the info if you decide to go ahead and buy it.
Please get back to me and let me know if you like the ipad if you're really interested in buying it.
Thanks,
Arianna
Chief Logistic Officer
www.bluechipremovals.co.uk
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Both of these were found under NYC

how ya kno the 2nd ones a scam

souljaboy said:
how ya kno the 2nd ones a scam
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Included in the $450 price is everything that came with the ipad.
The ipad is here with me.

Also he ad was for a 32gb iPod. lol

Cucoo said:
Included in the $450 price is everything that came with the ipad.
The ipad is here with me.
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Wow, I really didn't notice that the first time, scary >.<

AdrianK said:
Wow, I really didn't notice that the first time, scary >.<
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Still don't get it!

flyboyovyick said:
Still don't get it!
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+1
Please explain for those of us who's brains are dead

flyboyovyick said:
Still don't get it!
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"Included in the $450 price is everything that came with the ipad"
Your $450 gets you *only* what came with the iPad, not the iPad itself.
"the ipad is here with me"
They're just hoping you'll skim over that since it doesn't really make any sense, not until you get the first part anyway...
Deception is fraud, so even though it doesn't say you're actually buying an iPad what they're doing is against the law.

Well also I am in nyc so how would she sell it to me if she's in England?
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Ah clever ...
But doesn't it say
I am selling the ipad for $450 USD.
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AdrianK said:
"Included in the $450 price is everything that came with the ipad"
Your $450 gets you *only* what came with the iPad, not the iPad itself.
"the ipad is here with me"
They're just hoping you'll skim over that since it doesn't really make any sense, not until you get the first part anyway...
Deception is fraud, so even though it doesn't say you're actually buying an iPad what they're doing is against the law.
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ahh... thanks for the explanation

The fact they claim to be in the uk, yet price in usd is a bit of a giveaway to be honest.

pulser_g2 said:
The fact they claim to be in the uk, yet price in usd is a bit of a giveaway to be honest.
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gotta disagree on that, many user on xda for example put USD and EURO even tho they are in the UK. i do that on Ebay also.

Not being able to do it in person is generally a red flag for me that it's a scam. I couldn't care less if the message comes from the Queen of England.

PoisonWolf said:
Not being able to do it in person is generally a red flag for me that it's a scam. I couldn't care less if the message comes from the Queen of England.
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Wouldnt surprise me if it was her............
They've got a wedding to pay for after all........

conantroutman said:
Wouldnt surprise me if it was her............
They've got a wedding to pay for after all........
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Haha Lmao!!!!!!

conantroutman said:
Wouldnt surprise me if it was her............
They've got a wedding to pay for after all........
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Oh no she dont need that she got a huge cut in the gold/drug/diamond industry ..
The queen of england is a gangster
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who all has seen this petition?

http://www.change.org/petitions/goo...s-7-purchases-made-through-google-play-store#
I hope google finally does something about this

No I haven't seen it. I'm sure it will get a few more signatures by being posted here.
I just hope it has an effect on Google, though.

Seen this linked a few times on the shipping thread, signed.
Sent from my Transformer while the N7 is lost in the Play Store Black Hole.
16gb N7 UK ordered 3rd July.

ROFLCOPTER
Good luck with that petition.

Google isn't going to do anything.
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ExploreMN said:
ROFLCOPTER
Good luck with that petition.
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BaconStep said:
Google isn't going to do anything.
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pretty much my thinking. I was reading about it in some article earlier though. I just wasn't sure how widespread it was

What a bunch of entitled crybabies

Silly petition.
If you don't want to pay for shipping, buy it from somewhere that doesn't charge shipping. Pre sale or not you had the choice to order via PS or not. If you do/did, there is a shipping charge...
Nothing new or out of the ordinary there.

Getting very tired of the consumerism use of change.org
I sign **** that save peoples lives
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Did the people who ordered through the play store have to pay sales tax?
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SDO1000 said:
Did the people who ordered through the play store have to pay sales tax?
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...some did.
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Hang on. No one forced anyone to buy from Google and pay for the shipping. Why didn't those go somewhere else that offered free shipping. Absolute idiots.
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I keep getting these stupid emails from Change.org for the most stupid things, and this petition is on that same level.
Sent from my G2x still on GB

I really hope a lot of these users weed themselves out of the forums. And I don't appreciate change.org emails about such petty things, just my personal opinion. I feel like if the company doesn't want to give you back the $14, and it's a big deal to you, then you need to accept it. Either realize it's not the end of the world, or never buy another google product. If you have to nag the shipping out of them or coerce them, you can't come back and talk about how you would be mad about the launch but since they volunteered the shipping they're back in your good favor, just because you want to justify using something you complained incessantly about.

Anthrsckmnd said:
What a bunch of entitled crybabies
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It's unfortunately the way most people are nowadays

Silly. Google didn't force anyone to buy it plus the unit price, tax and shipping were clearly itemized and the buyer agreed to it by finalizing the purchase. Petty waste of time.

Can I start a petition about people signing dumbass petitions?
From the Note to Nexus 7

haha!! i would think by now that most of us that pre-order, ie early adopters, should realize that some days we get screwed. its the risk you take as being part of the 'first' crowd. damn us and our first world problems

Meaple said:
Hang on. No one forced anyone to buy from Google and pay for the shipping. Why didn't those go somewhere else that offered free shipping. Absolute idiots.
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Well, no, they didn't force anyone to buy a Nexus 7 in the first place, but they did force many people to buy it from them.
Shortly after stores announced that they were going to start selling on Wednesday, Google began refusing to cancel orders. They told people that their unit was being prepared for shipment and it was too late to stop the package. Correct me if I'm wrong, but many of those people who tried to cancel and were denied because their Nexus was on the way didn't actually see their package shipped for another week. Meanwhile, they had to choose between picking up a unit off the shelf or waiting for a package that still had not been declared. Either way they were paying for shipping.
This is a pathetic way to express a legitimate grievance.

This is ridiculous, the shipping amount was clearly listed prior to check out, if you didn't want to pay shipping you should have gotten it somewhere else.

16gb nexus 7 discontinued?

Well I was stupid and pre-ordered from Wal-Mart.com. My order status stated it would arrive today but that it hadn't shipped yet. I called their customer service and they said they had to cancel my order because my item has been discontinued from the distributor. Called gamestop and they said that not only are they out but they were told today they weren't getting anymore...anyone else heard this?
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Definitely NOT discontinued. Supply issues certainly, but not discontinued.
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Aye, not discontinued but waiting for Asus to make more
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Google were shocked by demand, they though it would be like the iPod touch where the cheapest model sold the most- they got the opposite.

Sounds like they're tired of answering questions at Gamestop.
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Discontinued? That kinda made me laugh. I wouldn't believe a word from anyone working at Walmart. Products like these just don't get discontinued in a month.
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theorycrafting
dmsu said:
Aye, not discontinued but waiting for Asus to make more
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I heard Asus is refusing to make anymore until those that have suggested it would have been better to have Samsung or Motorola make them instead, apologize..
In other news, it could be a national holiday in China, like it was during the long wait for the Notion Ink Adam, where employees agreed to continue working during New Years celebrations instead of going on their yearly vacation to see their families. Perhaps this time they see no benefit and refuse to skip theirs..
Second wave 8/30 or still waiting on the SD (street date) of 8/05?
NOTE: I called my Gamestop, they didn't have any, she offered to look in the computer to see which stores nearby had them in stock. Went to one and exchanged mine on the spot.

My Gamestop called me today to tell me my replacement came in.

I also ordered from Wallmart and checked on my order yesterday they said that it was ready to ship today. Than today I get a email and was told that they could not ship it yet. This was after they told me that they had them!

clockcycle said:
I heard Asus is refusing to make anymore until those that have suggested it would have been better to have Samsung or Motorola make them instead, apologize..
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Well I don't need to apologise as I said in the other thread stores could have had a faulty early batch but didn't say I agree with changing manufacturers
Anyway, others just have to wait and hope they come out okay
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Harry GT-S5830 said:
Google were shocked by demand, they though it would be like the iPod touch where the cheapest model sold the most- they got the opposite.
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Yeah, I think at the price point more people went straight for the 16GB. I know I did, I didn't even consider the 8GB.
Honestly though with either model and an OTG cable and a little root work, storage isn't really a limiting factor at all. People who really want an N7 and can find a 8GB now should scoop one up.

Tornadojoe said:
Yeah, I think at the price point more people went straight for the 16GB. I know I did, I didn't even consider the 8GB.
Honestly though with either model and an OTG cable and a little root work, storage isn't really a limiting factor at all. People who really want an N7 and can find a 8GB now should scoop one up.
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They make an 8GB one?
LOL :silly:

It's not discontinued as mentioned, probably just temporarily out of stock. In Sweden we seem to only get the 16GB version sometime during September. I would have been fine with the 8GB but it doesn't really matter to me either in price or storage.

They might have stopped to address the screen and creaking issues. That's just a guess though.
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I stopped by a GS the other day to see if they had any accessories for the n7, they didn't, but when i Asked them if they had any n7's the employee told me you had to have preordered one to get one and they wouldn't be getting more.
Doesn't mean Google isn't making more' just means GameStop won't be selling them.
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clockcycle said:
I heard Asus is refusing to make anymore until those that have suggested it would have been better to have Samsung or Motorola make them instead, apologize..
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Hahahahahahahahaha good one. You get a thanks for that one buddy!

Google probly pissed at retail stores for selling them before street date ..
Or maybe they don't want to be in retail and decided to run a Play Store sweat shop with backed up orders that continue to build up
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Even if they halted distribution, there's no way it's being discontinued. I really doubt that any Walmart rep has his or her finger on the pulse, and the Gamestop guy only said that they were expecting shipments but now they're not.
It is possible that Google wants to put a hold on things until they reign in the build quality.

funkyboy1281 said:
Discontinued? That kinda made me laugh. I wouldn't believe a word from anyone working at Walmart. Products like these just don't get discontinued in a month.
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The HP Touchpad was discontinued barely a month after the product was released.

fatfingered said:
The HP Touchpad was discontinued barely a month after the product was released.
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Yeh, but that was a total flop and only started selling in the fire sales after it had been discontinued. This on the other hand was a massive success and sold-out everywhere,

Idiot retailers.

http://www.popularelect.com/LG-Nexu...p/Nexus4.htm?gclid=CKm_ksGpu7MCFcaDQgodClkAow
Whats weird about the picture lol of the Nexus 4?
I hope no one buys this device from retailers. If anything, retailers sell it for the same price as google will. I'll be purchasing the N4 in the next few months because i feel like they will pull another nexus 7 move and release a 32GB version in the next few months for the price of the 16GB Version. Im still sad about it.
Don't mind the thread. Just a little fun until the device releases.
EDIT: the joke is.. why is there a big *** blue samsung sticker above the phone? And hey, they will sell you a replacement battery for the nexus for since removing the battery is noob friendly for an additional 60$. Whose stoked to buy?

Samsung? Lol

ctowne said:
Samsung? Lol
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Yeah... I wondered the same thing. Lmao.

Foxy Roxy said:
Yeah... I wondered the same thing. Lmao.
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I like how it has LG written right above samsung. Also the quad band radio if you want to get picky

The consumer is likely an idiot if he pays that price for it too...
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Hm... that retailer ships worldwide. That is probably why the price is high? ( some countries are not able to buy devices from google play store and people are willing to pay more? )
Ebay users that ship worldwide are selling it for $500+ too. ( before shipping )

"We are proud to present to you the Google Samsung LG Nexus 4"

enviii said:
The consumer is likely an idiot if he pays that price for it too...
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take it back.
edit: nevemind, i thought it was a non-US based retailer.

Anyone notice the extra battery option for $60? This retailer seems stupid though so it's probably nothing. No clue how you could easily swap batteries..
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Tibbz96 said:
Anyone notice the extra battery option for $60? This retailer seems stupid though so it's probably nothing. No clue how you could easily swap batteries..
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Not to mention replacement batteries are usually $10-20

OH, man I just ordered it!! Thanks so much for this post!! I can't wait to get my Samsung LG Nexus 4!
Edit: Wait, why is all my money suddenly gone from my bank account?

That website is just complete b.s.

Carls Jr said:
Wait I dont get it... Whats did the retailer do wrong? Is it the price? Its supposed ot $350 right? Those idiots. How can a retailer get the price wrong???
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No it said Samsung above the phone. Seems like they have removed it lol...
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stormtroopercs said:
No it said Samsung above the phone. Seems like they have removed it lol...
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Still there for me.
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Great retailer...
Samsung LG...Copied + Pasted info from Google Play (notice how it is incorrectly formatted and doesn't fit in the page's margins)...Massively Overpriced...need say more?

The Samsung logo is there on purpose to confuse consumer, people only know two brands, Apple and Samsung, most never even heard the name Android and can't grasp a concept of what an operating system is. So LG and Nexus are not enough buzzwords but a Samsung is. This retailer has horrible ethic.

Hey they're on Devon Ave in Chicago the Indian street...lol. Yeah I wouldn't trust this retailer. All of the electronic stores in that area are pretty fishy...only if you're desperate.

Hahaha SAMSUNG LG GOOGLE
Hope no one buys it

Hey, it has free shipping anyway
But dang, just take a look at the other phones they offer and their prices. I know a iPhone 5 might be a bit pricey, but I'm pretty sure a 16GB model isn't worth $1,099.99 lol; and even a Galaxy Tab 10.1 (which is a bit dated) is worth the same price...

smh

Absolutely Fuming!!!

OK so to add to the Saga of f**k ups by Google, Managed to order 2 phones (one for me and one for my brother) ordered 2x16gb and received 2x8gb. Rang Google to play hell with them and they basically told me that I either return them and wait up to 4 weeks for stock to come in or take the hit and pay £279 for 8gb. This is totally unacceptable but what else can I do?? I sold my S3 when i got my order accepted. :crying:
Ricey

Edit:I apologize for being an ass

thats sucks! well if i were you, i would just send it back and get the 16! and from then till now just use a chippie phone until it arrives... but what an inconvinience

shadehh said:
Aw poor thing you. So they were obviously out of 16gb and possibly gave you 2x 8 GB with which many people would have been happy with and would not have to wait weeks. Spoiled brat. Go sell each for 500$ on ebay
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You're calling him spoiled?
If he bought something and it isn't what he received, he has every right to claim it.

shadehh said:
Aw poor thing you. So they were obviously out of 16gb and possibly gave you 2x 8 GB with which many people would have been happy with and would not have to wait weeks. Spoiled brat. Go sell each for 500$ on ebay
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I would be happy taking the 8gb version if they would credit the difference but they wont.

shadehh said:
Aw poor thing you. So they were obviously out of 16gb and possibly gave you 2x 8 GB with which many people would have been happy with and would not have to wait weeks. Spoiled brat. Go sell each for 500$ on ebay
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^^^^ Flip them on ebay and wait for google to replenish their stock. You'll come out WINNING.:good:

theexel said:
You're calling him spoiled?
If he bought something and it isn't what he received, he has every right to claim it.
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I'm just annoyed by all these whiny people. What he has there is profit. Just sell it on ebay and wait a month. Sure he has every right to return it. But with such a high demand for this device and the chances being high that he maybe wouldn't have gotten the 16 GB he could make the best out of it done returning it will have him waiting.
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More stock is coming in 4 weeks? That's depressing.

I have ZERO sympathy for people who ordered after selling their only phones.... You had plenty of time to save up and pay outright...
I have my trusty one x which I don't even know if I'm gonna sell now due to the mixed reviews...

ricey1986 said:
I would be happy taking the 8gb version if they would credit the difference but they wont.
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If this truly is the case then yes, I would be extremely angry. You paid extra for one with more storage but they gave you one of lesser value instead and won't refund the difference.
Not only is it enough to make someone very angry but it is completely illegal.

shadehh said:
I'm just annoyed by all these whiny people. What he had there is profit. Just sell it on what and wait a month.
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Oh mate you getting at me for whining?? What the hell is your post doing? I don't want profit i want the phone that i have paid for

No stock for 4 weeks! Wow, I'll grab a Nexus 7 now and then save what I spent on the Nexus 7 for 4 weeks time then I guess.

savo83 said:
I have ZERO sympathy for people who ordered after selling their only phones.... You had plenty of time to save up and pay outright...
I have my trusty one x which I don't even know if I'm gonna sell now due to the mixed reviews...
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I sold once i got order confirmation, how was i to know they would screw it up?

sn0warmy said:
If this truly is the case then yes, I would be extremely angry. You paid extra for one with more storage but they gave you one of lesser value instead and won't refund the difference.
Not only is it enough to make someone very angry but it is completely illegal.
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Apparently it ain't their policy as they cannot prove they are 8gb. Surely they could check via IMEI?

ricey1986 said:
Oh mate you getting at me for whining?? What the hell is your post doing? I don't want profit i want the phone that i have paid for
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I must have missed the part that said you payed 2x 16 GB and got 2x 8gb and they are not willing to give you the difference. In that case I'll say I'm sorry and an idiot to be quick to judge.
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Edit: though just auction the two devices. Crap load of money

sn0warmy said:
If this truly is the case then yes, I would be extremely angry. You paid extra for one with more storage but they gave you one of lesser value instead and won't refund the difference.
Not only is it enough to make someone very angry but it is completely illegal.
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Ya that's bait and switch which is illegal. Don't know what kind of consumer protection op country has but I can't imagine that being ok.

Haha... good joke there from Google; send a £249 phone for £279 because they don't have them in stock.
Seems legit.

sn0warmy said:
If this truly is the case then yes, I would be extremely angry. You paid extra for one with more storage but they gave you one of lesser value instead and won't refund the difference.
Not only is it enough to make someone very angry but it is completely illegal.
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You need to call back and get a supervisor on the phone. If they won't help get their supervisor on the phone.
Mistakes happen but you, the paying customer, shouldn't have to pay for it.

shadehh said:
I must have missed the part that said you payed 2x 16 GB and got 2x 8gb and they are not willing to give you the difference. In that case I'll say I'm sorry and an idiot to be quick to judge.
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No worries, So you all think the best thing is just to sell on ebay? Tempted just to suck it up but my pride is hurting lol

If you do call back, you should probably wait until you cool down a bit. Eventhough it is absolutely Google's mistake, no one responds well to people yelling at them.