Too good to be true?

wyndslash · 12-28-2011, 07:55 PM

I'm helping my sister find a case and light for her kindle touch that's affordable, and she found this on Amazon:

http://www.amazon.com/CrazyOnDigital...5120072&sr=8-9

has anyone tried this before? how are the bundled items?

PG4003 · 12-28-2011, 08:16 PM

That bad review is enough to keep me from buying from them.

Shopaholic · 12-28-2011, 08:29 PM

Oooh! You've got that right Patricia! I looked and thought it was cheap Chinese junk but didn't read the review. Yep.

Serpentine · 12-28-2011, 08:31 PM

Four fake reviews and the only legit one being rather strange. Don't think you can go on those.

By the sounds of it they're repackaging returned parts and what seems to be cheap generic usb charger kits (I have two that look exactly the same as the photo - minus the 'branding', both purchased for nearly nothing in India).

The blatantly photoshopped product shot doesn't help things.

I'd say : buy it if you want a lucky packet, else leave it alone.

JSWolf · 12-28-2011, 08:39 PM

The bottom straps don't look like they actually fit.

wyndslash · 12-28-2011, 08:49 PM

thanks, guys

!

Blossom · 12-29-2011, 02:12 AM

As someone who has bought from them a few times. I can say there items are okay. They are not made to last long though. My Kindle Fire case is already falling apart.

The company is notorious for filling their products with false reviews to hike up the price.

I actually own the booklight. I got it in my Snuggie for Christmas. I have not tried it on the Kindle yet.

jbcohen · 12-29-2011, 07:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wyndslash

I'm helping my sister find a case and light for her kindle touch that's affordable, and she found this on Amazon:

http://www.amazon.com/CrazyOnDigital...5120072&sr=8-9

has anyone tried this before? how are the bundled items?

I recommend overstock.com, great prices for great products. The downside is that they tend to sell their customer list to spamers, not a real problem since I have spam filters that correct this for me.

Mike L · 12-29-2011, 07:42 AM

For what it's worth, I reported the fake reviews to Amazon. I don't know if it will do any good, but thought it was worth doing.

howyoudoin · 12-29-2011, 09:35 AM

They seem to be Amazon purchase verified reviews. Unfortunately I don't think Amazon will do anything about them.

12-28-2011, 07:55 PM	#1
wyndslash Wizard Posts: 2,951 Karma: 3000001 Join Date: Feb 2011 Device: Kindle 3 wifi, Kindle Fire	Too good to be true? I'm helping my sister find a case and light for her kindle touch that's affordable, and she found this on Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/CrazyOnDigital...5120072&sr=8-9 has anyone tried this before? how are the bundled items?

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12-28-2011, 08:16 PM	#2
PG4003 Addict Posts: 381 Karma: 987250 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Kentucky Device: Kindle PW I & II, Kindle Voyage, Fire HD 7", Fire HD 8.9"	That bad review is enough to keep me from buying from them.

12-28-2011, 08:29 PM	#3
Shopaholic Cockatoo Mom! Posts: 1,509 Karma: 1812695 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Ontario, Canada Device: PW4, Kobo: A1, Clara, Libra 2, iPad Pro 11, iPad Mini	Oooh! You've got that right Patricia! I looked and thought it was cheap Chinese junk but didn't read the review. Yep.

12-28-2011, 08:31 PM	#4
Serpentine Evangelist Posts: 416 Karma: 1045911 Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Cape Town, South Africa Device: Kindle 3	Four fake reviews and the only legit one being rather strange. Don't think you can go on those. By the sounds of it they're repackaging returned parts and what seems to be cheap generic usb charger kits (I have two that look exactly the same as the photo - minus the 'branding', both purchased for nearly nothing in India). The blatantly photoshopped product shot doesn't help things. I'd say : buy it if you want a lucky packet, else leave it alone.

12-28-2011, 08:39 PM	#5
JSWolf Resident Curmudgeon Posts: 73,957 Karma: 128903250 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Roslindale, Massachusetts Device: Kobo Libra 2, Kobo Aura H2O, PRS-650, PRS-T1, nook STR, PW3	The bottom straps don't look like they actually fit.

12-28-2011, 08:49 PM	#6
wyndslash Wizard Posts: 2,951 Karma: 3000001 Join Date: Feb 2011 Device: Kindle 3 wifi, Kindle Fire	thanks, guys !

12-29-2011, 02:12 AM	#7
Blossom Treasure Seeker Posts: 18,708 Karma: 26026435 Join Date: Mar 2010 Device: Kobo HD Glo, Kindles, Kindle Fires, Andriod Devices	As someone who has bought from them a few times. I can say there items are okay. They are not made to last long though. My Kindle Fire case is already falling apart. The company is notorious for filling their products with false reviews to hike up the price. I actually own the booklight. I got it in my Snuggie for Christmas. I have not tried it on the Kindle yet.

12-29-2011, 07:42 AM	#9
Mike L Wizard Posts: 1,479 Karma: 3846231 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Edinburgh, Scotland Device: Kindle 3, Samsung Galaxy	For what it's worth, I reported the fake reviews to Amazon. I don't know if it will do any good, but thought it was worth doing.

12-29-2011, 09:35 AM	#10
howyoudoin how YOU doin? Posts: 1,100 Karma: 7371047 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: India Device: Kindle Keyboard, iPad Pro 10.5”, Kobo Aura H2O, Kobo Libra 2	They seem to be Amazon purchase verified reviews. Unfortunately I don't think Amazon will do anything about them.

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