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Possible scam SAK seller/website?

us Offline Wessaen

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Possible scam SAK seller/website?
on: October 13, 2018, 05:57:06 PM
Hi All,

I've been an longtime lurker here but never made an account until I had to make a post.

There is a  new website out with prices that seem too good to be true: ~50% of normal prices.

Does anyone know if swissarmyknivesstore . com is legit?

Scam advisor is saying probable scam but I figured I would ask here because if anyone knows for sure it has to be one of you guys.

https://www.scamadviser.com/check-website/swissarmyknivesstore.com

Thank you,
-Wes
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Re: Possible scam SAK seller/website?
Reply #1 on: October 13, 2018, 08:18:25 PM
Looks totally bogus to me.  My advice is stay clear.
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Re: Possible scam SAK seller/website?
Reply #2 on: October 13, 2018, 08:19:52 PM
Hey,

I don’t know the shop.

When I’m not sure I asked always the Victorinox service if it’s a official seller...


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Re: Possible scam SAK seller/website?
Reply #3 on: October 13, 2018, 08:32:22 PM
I’ve seen that website in the past, it does look too good to be true. Authorized dealers normally get knives for 50% of MSRP so a website selling them at that price is definitely fishy.




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us Offline Butch

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Re: Possible scam SAK seller/website?
Reply #4 on: October 13, 2018, 08:48:44 PM
Looking at their site, it seems they take paypal. Paypal usually will not deal with shady website because they back their deals with money back guarantee. I have seen them drop several websites as well as Ebay dealers that get too much negative feedback.
That said I still would be a little leary and not hesitate one second to complain to paypal if something was not right.
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us Offline SteveC

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Re: Possible scam SAK seller/website?
Reply #5 on: October 13, 2018, 09:03:58 PM
Domain is only 42 days old,  I would say shady at best


us Offline Wessaen

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Re: Possible scam SAK seller/website?
Reply #6 on: October 13, 2018, 09:05:21 PM
Thanks all.

I think I'll make a note to see if the website is still around in a month or two for reviews to pop up and go from there.

-Wes
Work EDC: LM Raptor/Bladeless Pioneer X Mod

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These days I focus on collecting oddball Pharmacy/Medical Advert Victorinox Classics.


nl Offline EMZ

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Re: Possible scam SAK seller/website?
Reply #7 on: October 13, 2018, 09:25:16 PM
According to scamadvisor.com the owner and administrators are in.... China!
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Re: Possible scam SAK seller/website?
Reply #8 on: October 13, 2018, 09:27:11 PM
Wow...you guys are good.  :tu:


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Re: Possible scam SAK seller/website?
Reply #9 on: October 13, 2018, 09:36:01 PM
Welcome to the boards Wes.   :cheers:   Charter member already... nice one!


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Re: Possible scam SAK seller/website?
Reply #10 on: October 13, 2018, 09:38:14 PM
That site popped up a few days ago in another thread, asking the same question. It's a URL that is too close to a genuine Vic dealer to be a coincidence and it was advised by multiple members there to stay clear too.


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Re: Possible scam SAK seller/website?
Reply #11 on: October 13, 2018, 09:48:46 PM
Victorinox sets a minimum advertised price for their products with authorised retailers. If the prices listed are below those, then even if they are authorised - they won't be for long. I'd give them a wide berth for now  :salute:


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us Offline Wessaen

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Re: Possible scam SAK seller/website?
Reply #12 on: October 14, 2018, 05:12:39 AM
Welcome to the boards Wes.   :cheers:   Charter member already... nice one!

Well, I've been a lurker here for years so I figured if I finally made an account to post I should also pay my dues at the same time.
Work EDC: LM Raptor/Bladeless Pioneer X Mod

Weekend EDC: LM Free P2 or Vic Pioneer X/Vic Rambler/Olight I1R EOS Pro Ti/ Atwood R37Pry

These days I focus on collecting oddball Pharmacy/Medical Advert Victorinox Classics.


 

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