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Old 06-28-2010, 07:43 PM
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http://cgi.ebay.com/Affinity-Technol...item2a08295d3d

My gf bought that (not the exact one from ebay, but the same model) from someone random. Opinions? I've tried searching online for it and theres no info, did she get had?
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looks exactly like the speaker systems that are involved in that scam. Heres a quick link. Just look like a different name brand but same general product. http://www.scamshield.com/Sighting.a...exas&article=1
They work there just crappy.
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Yeah man, thats exactly it. She only paid $200, I figured it was a rip.
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The one from 6/16/10 is it.
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My gf just read this and she read the one from 6/11. She said thats the truck! She was going to ask where in Florida they were from because she used to live there.
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My gf just called the gas station at she got them from, and the cashiers bf bought one too, for $200.
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MSRP $2,495
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I have yet to meet one of these scammers and I pray I don't. If i DO, i hope i have a gun with me, because I've heard they like to pressure you into buying...
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lol wow...
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I bought a stereo from a scammer, wasnt this one but similar. I paid 300 and I absolutely loved that thing. Me and my roomies would bump the **** out of that thing for 2 years straight in college. Then i burned it when i moved out cause it was shot. Bottom line is-IF YOU LIKE IT THEN WHO CARES, ROCK THAT ****!
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Originally Posted by THE BLACK WIDOW
MSRP $2,495
LOL Right, this is the oldest SCAM/HUSTLE in da book... Who goes to the gas station, pumps there gas, and then says to their self... "I sure could use a Surround sounds Sys" sorry just saying...I'd kill my wife...




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Originally Posted by Strini SS
LOL Right, this is the oldest SCAM/HUSTLE in da book... Who goes to the gas station, pumps there gas, and then says to their self... "I sure could use a Surround sounds Sys" sorry just saying...I'd kill my wife...




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what if they threatened or pressured her enough where she felt she was in danger? dont you think 200 dollars is alot less than something bad happening to your wife or loved one... Just saying
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Originally Posted by 97camaross
what if they threatened or pressured her enough where she felt she was in danger? dont you think 200 dollars is alot less than something bad happening to your wife or loved one... Just saying
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Originally Posted by THE BLACK WIDOW
MSRP $2,495
+1 just about spit what i was drinking all over my monitor when i read that part.
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with all the dumbasses continuing to buy these "systems" these ******** are probably making a good amount of money. probably get them for 25$ a set.
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ive actually had 3 encounters with these guys... u just gotta hustle a hustler in this situation
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sounds like a need to print off a few fake checks and buy about 10 systems from these douchebags.
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She said she doesn't know what to do with it, does anyone want to buy it for $75?? . We hooked the speakers up, and they work. I think she just feels like **** about the situation. But I guess it could have been worse. I've been stopped by "speaker guys" in the past, but I've always ignored them... Now I'm going to **** with them and offer some insane amount of money to get them excited. Then when it comes down to paying them, tell them to **** off.
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Oldest scam in the books... Note of caution: any boxed electronis with the msrp is white van speaker scam crap. Your girlfriend bought a $65 set of analog speakers. Atleast she only payed 200!
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Yea they were up here in south austin like a week ago. They were in a black ford explorer or expedition with florida plate number 795JMA. I told them to **** off.


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