Alright, so I got this mail from someone, I don't even know how they got my eMail address. Then, they sent it through some free mail system (one of them was usermail.com). It was a real "to-good-to-be-true" offer, but I though I'd just write them back to see what happens.
And then I got this mail:
Also look at that link,
http://macdealsgroup.cjb.net/ .
So what is your opinion? Would WesternUnion be a safe way to pay?
No, I'm not completely crazy and I don't really want to send them my precious money, but is there a tiny possibility that this could be true?
And then I got this mail:
Then, there are some pictures with the eBay-Picture Logo in one corner (see attachment).Greetings from Mac Deals Exporting Sales Manager!
We have just received your inquiry about the product we have for sale, and
we hope that this email will completely answer the questions which you may
possibly have to ask regarding these G4 and G5 offers.
This is not an automated system ,so you may feel free to ask any of the
additional questions which i may have not covered in this message.
<I removed a G5 offer because of lenght>
POWERBOOK G4 OFFER! AMAZING PRICE ,VERY LIMITED STOCK'S
7 of the Apple PowerBook's G4 currently left in stock. Each unit cost is
only $1225 US Dollars including all
shipping and handling charges. You will only have to pay $90-100 fee to
process transfer of the funds.
Because of this fee for sending, we will fairly cover the shipping charges,
and you will not have to care on the rates for delivery!Please note this as
it is very important question,
if matching to our history in dealing with other international customers.
We do ship worldwide as we will be using our Corporate FedEx account. The
method for the delivery is Express!
There is HARD TO BELEIVE ,AND AMAZING discount for the order of 5
PowerBooks as 1 order,
that will make you able to get a price for them of $5200 US Dollars total
for all 5 delivered express!
The total on your order for 1 Apple PowerBook G4 1.25GHz is :
$1225 US Dollars transfered for the Apple PowerBook G4 delivered by your
door within 3 business days + estimately $100 paid to company
transfering your funds to our company,charged as processing fees.
The original pictures of the merchandise are also included to this email as
an .jpg format files.
( They show the same similar system you will be geting , not the right one
you are ordering as it will be factory sealed and in unopened box).
PLEASE NOTE THAT THE PICTURE SHOWS 512MB EDITION OF THE POWERBOOK.THE ONE
YOU MAY ORDER NOW IS 1GB EDITION.
Here are the complete specs for the system : <I removed most, basically Max>
Apple PowerBook G4 1.25 GHz
RAM
Installed Size:
1 GB
Storage Hard Drive:
1 x 80 GB - portable - internal
Warranty
Service & Support:
1 year warranty
Service & Support Details:
Limited warranty - 1 year
Technical support - phone consulting - 3 months
SPECIAL'S MAY BE BUNDLED,ONE PER POWERBOOK G4 ORDERED AT YOUR CHOICE :
1. AIPORT-BASESTATION AND DVI TO ADC ADAPTOR INCLUDED IN PACKAGE FOR FREE!
OR
2. BLACK LEATHER CARYING CASE AND ADDITIONAL 2ND BATTERY INCLUDED IN PACKAGE
FOR FREE!
____________________________________________________________________________
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Let me describe a little history on this sale,and try to explain why the
price on these unit's is SO MUCH lower then they retail for in regular US
stores.
The products are being delivered to you from our corporate warehouse which
is located in Eastern Europe,Ukraine,
and we are subsided by the local trading giant :
"Discovery Technologies" dealing in electronics and computers all over the
planet, these company-giant supplies the Russian,
Ukrainian and nearest countries market range.
These items are absolutely legitimate, and the only reason for a such low
and even cheap price you may buy them for ,
because they are being sold for almost under wholesale prices,not any profit
will be avaiable for us at this time,
but it is a very needed experience and feedback for us, as we are planning
to establish a long-term business relationship with many vendors,
which are already in contact with us,so the reason for this sale is to gain
a name of a stable,affordable and leading trading company.
Here is the explanation how to place and order with our company and set up
payment for it.
The business trough which you will be sending funds to our company,called
Western Union, and the service you should use for the payment is Western
Union Money Transfer service.
PLEASE, READ CAREFULLY THE FOLLOWING NOTE, IT DESCRIBES HOW YOUR PURCHASE
WILL BE MADE SECURE FOR BOTH SIDES,
AND INSURE YOU THAT DELIVERY BRINGS YOU THE PROPER MERCHANDISE AS PROMISED
BY SELLING PARTY.
Basically, there are 4 steps to completely process your order.
First, you have to send us an email message informing us that you are
willing to place an order with our company,
and notify for which of the products we offered. Also you will have to send
us :
Your complete name,shipping adress, your contact phone numbers and best time
you may be reached at later time if we need to confirm anything on your
order.
After I get your details, ill comply the initiating receipt for you,
containing the information on products you are ordering and the total on
your order.
The second step. After getting the receipt, you have to go to the Western
Union Agency of your location,
and set up a money transfer under the sales representative name of our
company which will be currently working on your order.
(For example at this time your sales representative would be Elena
Kolesnichenko)
Money transfer has to be set with the instructions you will find next in
this message.
When you done with the transfer and funds will be set, you have to scan your
Western Union's receipt paper,
confirming that money sent and with MTCN number on it, which will give us
the ability to track your funds while they are on the way from you.
The third step is final processing of your order.After we get your copy of
the Western Union's receipt confirming that money are sent, we will prepare
the delivery at the warehouse.
Finally, after that,we will ship you the merchandise, i will send you the
final order receipt with a scanned copy of the FedEx bill, containing
tracking number for your package and showing its location at the current
time.
PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING NOTE!
To protect your money, you will be holding your exact senders adress you
will use with Western Union,
it is required by the picking side to supply the Senders Adress to Western
Union agent when we try to pickup the funds you have set.This means our
party will not be able to get your funds,
until you get your product,inspect it, and send us the complete adress you
have used as senders.
Here are the instructions to set up the Western Union Money Transfer :
Visit local branch of an agency which is called Western Union, and transfers
money digitally worldwide,they often reside in mall's and post office's of
your area,and of course banks.
They only take cash payments,so please be sure to withdraw cash from your
bank before visiting them.
You may look for a nearest office of them with yellow pages of your area or
Western Union's website,
but usually it is not a problem to find a location of
Western Union in any area.
At their branch,fill out the form to send a new money transfer for the
amount which
covers your total on the order, use the details of the sales person working
on your
order, at the current time they are the following:
Ellana Kolesnichenko
Odessa, 65114
Ukraine
+380-67-2950486
After that you have set the payment you will have to email us the following
information's required to process your order :
Your complete name.
Shipping adress where you would like your item to be delivered.
( Billing adress will be holded by your side until you receive,and inspect
your merchandise )
The products you have ordered.
Amount you have transferred, for double-check.
Scanned copy of the WU's receipt, with MTCN number.
Please take our's sincerest appologies,but the warehouse managers restricted
payment method available only to Western Union transfers from their branch,
as it is the most insured and fast available payment method.
I do understand,that it would be much easier and quicker for you to use a
PayPal account of yours ,not leaving home, but we also will do many possible
things to get our customers very satisfied as the prices you see ,
which we are selling for only for a promotional period,like for the price
they have gotten them in numbers ,so do not be worried as you just have got
the deal ad in right time and you may get one of these computers with such
an affordable pricing.
They also notified me that each customer will be getting a free carrying
case with their laptops as for a holiday gift,
so please enjoy the offers.
We thank you for your interest in our products,and hope we will have alot of
positive business in near future!
Will be waiting for any of your questions and comments,
With best regards and wishes,
Vitaly V Reinberg
Premier Manager, Sales Department
MAC DEALS EXPORTING 2003
http://macdealsgroup.cjb.net/
Also look at that link,
http://macdealsgroup.cjb.net/ .
So what is your opinion? Would WesternUnion be a safe way to pay?
No, I'm not completely crazy and I don't really want to send them my precious money, but is there a tiny possibility that this could be true?