This so called company is run out of Ocala, FL by a guy named Mike Mosieur. These guys are running a scam. The scam? Get you to mail them your cell phone (they even send you a postage paid box) and promise to mail you in a check within 45 days of verifying your phone. Guess what? In my case, no check after 100 days. I sent them a 32GB 3GS IPhone. They even have a website where you can check the "status" of your transaction. Here's what mine reads today (11/12/2010):
Order ID: 3881XX
Transaction Information
Date you placed the transaction: 07/12/2010
We sent your box: 07/13/2010
We received your phones: 07/29/2010
Verified your phones: 08/05/2010
We cut you a check:
Check Amount:
Comments:
Promotions:
Originally Entered on the Website
ItemNum Manufacturer Model Qty Value Total
2B00APPIPHONE3GS32GB Apple 32GB 3GS 1 $240.00 $240.00
Totals: 1 $240.00
What We Scanned and Tested
Manufacturer Model ESN Testing Notes Price
Apple IPH3GS32GB XXXXXXXXXXXXXX Passed $240.00
Totals: $240.00
Notice the blank spaces in front of "We cut you a check" and "check amount". There own User Agreement states that a check is sent out for the agreed amount within 45 days of your phone being verified. If you send them an email within the 45 day window, they'll repeat this to you. If you email them after the 45 days and IF they reply, they'll stall you. Stalling tactics? Example from an actual email about 3 weeks ago from them: "Your request is being sent to the accounting department". what a joke!
Should have seen this coming. Reason? There is NO PHONE NUMBER on their website. The guy calling himself Mike Mosieur, who supposedly runs this bogus company, uses a Yahoo! email address (
[email protected]). Ever heard of a reputable outfit using Yahoo! for their email??? Also, all mail and packages are sent to a PO Box so there's no physical address.
I'm sending complaints to my local media, the New York Times, consumer advocate Clark Howard and contacting the Sheriff in Ocala, FL. He took my phone and is refusing to send it back (I have the Serial #) or send the money that was promised. THIS IS CALLED THEFT.
Stay Away. You're FAR FAR better off selling your phone to friend or on EBay.
