Some ONLINE DEALS too Good to Believe?

F9K9 · Post by **F9K9** » Sat Sep 23, 2006 9:43 am

My new Canon SD600's battery pack doesn't seem to last very long so, I went shopping online for an extra or two. MSRP is just under $40. Best I could find on Ebay was $22 with $10 shipping. I decided to Froogle the part number and found them for $12.92 and $8.50 shipping at a site called REDORBIT. I bought 3 batteries and still the same shipping costs.

It's raining here and I just started looking around the site. That link that I provided takes you to an unbelievable deal on USN Mil Spec 7 x 50 Binoculars #8073485 for $4.95! They have other deals like that but, you have to look.

Reading the specs, they are new and the real thing. I'm ordering them just in case it was a typo to see what transpires.

Time passes.......................................................................................

Alas, I was unable to order them due to some software glitch that said that shipping was unavailable to me. The batteries went through flawlessly. If, anyone orders any of them, order eight for me and I'll reimburse you. Those suckers would easily bring $100 and up on ebay if, they are genuine. At 2.9 pounds each and nitrogen filled I am convinced they are quality units.

quickbiker · Post by **quickbiker** » Sat Sep 23, 2006 7:19 pm

Sounds like a lagit business.

quickbiker · Post by **quickbiker** » Sat Sep 23, 2006 7:26 pm

OK, they must have a techy glitch in there. I tried and it doesn't have an option for meathod of shipment so it doesn't let ya complete the order.

What's seems too good of a deal is too good, some'm up.

F9K9 · Post by **F9K9** » Sat Sep 23, 2006 11:27 pm

I'm gonna give them a call on Monday. Everything else seems to work. I've got email confirmation for the camera batteries. I appreciate someone else trying to order them.

top_sgt · Post by **top_sgt** » Sun Sep 24, 2006 4:09 am

i tried it for the bino's............"no shipping method available" ???????????????? what ever that means!!

F9K9 · Post by **F9K9** » Sun Sep 24, 2006 4:49 am

If, it is not software glitch, the only other thing might be that they are intended for export only. Thanks for trying, David.

Post by **HenryJ** » Sun Sep 24, 2006 7:43 am

Did you try ordering with something else? It seems to go through just fine that way. Shows them with no shipping charges and the other item has shipping charged.
Everything goes through and shows the order processed.

F9K9 · Post by **F9K9** » Sun Sep 24, 2006 8:22 am

No, I didn't but, will now! Good thinking!

F9K9 · Post by **F9K9** » Sun Sep 24, 2006 8:36 am

Yes!~!!!!

F9K9 · Post by **F9K9** » Sun Sep 24, 2006 10:12 am

This should be interesting now. The first link is on page 22 under optics/binoculars. I just checked page 23 and the same item (different catalog number) is listed for $249.50. Needless to say, I ordered a "few" more along with a $10 tripod. Shipping was under $7.00 Worse case scenario is that they arrive as junk and I ship them back at my expense. Best case scenario is that I am well on my way to that jeep beater I saw this past week.

F9K9 · Post by **F9K9** » Mon Sep 25, 2006 11:36 am

REDORBIT called me today. I was waiting to hear about some terrible mix up and that they couldn't fill my order. They were actually calling to verify my address because I had forgotten to select Kentucky from the drop down list and had left it as Alabama.

So far so good.

Post by **Walt** » Mon Sep 25, 2006 11:53 am

I had to leave a voice message on their customer service hotline as mine still won't go through.

F9K9 · Post by **F9K9** » Mon Sep 25, 2006 12:02 pm

Walt wrote:I had to leave a voice message on their customer service hotline as mine still won't go through.

Just order something else with the Nocs and it will go through.

Post by **Walt** » Tue Sep 26, 2006 7:46 am

Order went through. I ordered a $7 compass (I really did need one

). I find myself wondering about the quality of the binocs....

F9K9 · Post by **F9K9** » Tue Sep 26, 2006 11:22 am

Walt wrote:Order went through. I ordered a $7 compass (I really did need one ). I find myself wondering about the quality of the binocs....

Compare them to the ones on page 23. Descriptions are exactly the same.

Post by **Walt** » Tue Sep 26, 2006 11:56 am

f9k9 wrote:
Walt wrote:Order went through. I ordered a $7 compass (I really did need one ). I find myself wondering about the quality of the binocs....
Compare them to the ones on page 23. Descriptions are exactly the same.

I know....and that's what is worrying me. It's possible they accidentally duplicated the description onto an inferior item.... But I dunno. Maybe we'll luck up.

F9K9 · Post by **F9K9** » Thu Sep 28, 2006 2:31 pm

Well, my first 10 pairs came in today.

skit_3039947 USN Mil Spec 7 x 50 Binoculars $4.95 10 $49.50

NOT!

I got 10 "lens cleaning, microfiber" cloths. I emailed Joel P with a copy of my invoice that had the above quote to ask what is up?

Post by **Walt** » Thu Sep 28, 2006 6:31 pm

GRRRRR

F9K9 · Post by **F9K9** » Thu Sep 28, 2006 6:35 pm

Walt wrote:GRRRRR

Be patient! All is not lost yet.. MY invoice may be a bargaining chip.

F9K9 · Post by **F9K9** » Fri Sep 29, 2006 10:34 am

The Saga continues................

Joel P wrote:Reed,

We apologize for sending you the incorrect item. I just put in a request for a return and the shipment of the correct item. We will send you the proper instructions for the return in the next 2-3 business days. Sorry for the inconvenience and have a great day.

Thanks,
Joel P

There's still hope

Post by **Walt** » Fri Sep 29, 2006 11:16 am

I doubt they'll make the same mistake twice tho.

Post by **Walt** » Tue Oct 03, 2006 5:47 am

Reed, I just got some lense cleaning cloths. I'm gonna email them now. Did you ever hear anything back?

F9K9 · Post by **F9K9** » Tue Oct 03, 2006 6:26 am

Not yet. I attached my invoice to my email when I sent it to Joel. Include your original order number and the one that came with the cloths.

Post by **Walt** » Tue Oct 03, 2006 6:44 am

I included both. The catalog/item number for the cloths is the same as the one online. Hopefully they'll do something about it.

F9K9 · Post by **F9K9** » Tue Oct 03, 2006 8:52 am

There is a hyphen in the cloths. The nocs don't have a hyphen/dash.

Post by **Walt** » Tue Oct 03, 2006 9:39 am

F9K9 · Post by **F9K9** » Wed Oct 04, 2006 2:49 pm

RedOrbit called again today about my return of the lens cleaning clothes. I don't think they have a clue to the blunder.

Time will tell.

Post by **Walt** » Thu Oct 05, 2006 9:48 am

They're sending UPS to pick up mine, and will ship the bonics upon receiving the returned items.

Post by **Walt** » Mon Oct 16, 2006 5:58 am

October 16, and still nothing. I emailed them last night. I'll post when I hear from them.

F9K9 · Post by **F9K9** » Mon Oct 30, 2006 12:13 pm

October 30th and it was to good to be true. I finally got a cal today where their vendor admitted that it was a mistake. They only have 7 prs left at the $250.00 price. Oh well, it was worth a shot.

Post by **Walt** » Tue Oct 31, 2006 11:14 am

I asked the lady if they would honor their price and Reed and I could split them--she laughed hystericaly.