Anyone else think this sounds fishy?
11-13-2007 | 03:11 PM
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Anyone else think this sounds fishy?
http://sacramento.craigslist.org/tag/471912440.html
Xbox 360 Elite + several games + extra controller = $400
The games alone would cost over $400 and the elite is on sale at $400+. My wife thought she found a good deal. I contacted the seller, which is a listed business in L.A., and they confirmed the price along with free shipping to Sac. Only catch is that they want cash payment via moneygram or Western Union. <--------
Xbox 360 Elite + several games + extra controller = $400
The games alone would cost over $400 and the elite is on sale at $400+. My wife thought she found a good deal. I contacted the seller, which is a listed business in L.A., and they confirmed the price along with free shipping to Sac. Only catch is that they want cash payment via moneygram or Western Union. <--------
11-13-2007 | 03:37 PM
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i say legit... here's why.
basically it's just an x360 elite package with an extra controller. look at the ad again.
nowhere in the ad does it actually say the games are included, just that they are game titles. so all you really get is what you can get anywhere else plus a free controller.
basically it's just an x360 elite package with an extra controller. look at the ad again.
Originally Posted by craigslist ad
This system is Brand new, all of the accessories that come in the box are wrapped in the original retail package.
What you will receive:
1 Black Xbox 360 Elite Console
1 Xbox 360 120 GB Hard drive
1 Xbox 360 headset (black)
1 HDMI AV Cable
1 Component HD AV Cable
1 Ethernet Connectivity Cable
All manuals
2 Xbox 360 Wireless Controller (1 black and 1 white)
1 Microsoft - Xbox 360 Play & Charge Kits (Includes 1 charging cables and 1 rechargeable batteries so you'll never need to stop the game to change your batteries.A fuel gauge on the Xbox 360 dashboard will let you know when to recharge)
Games titles of the newer Xbox360
Halo 3
FORZA 2
DiRT
BATTLESTATIONS MIDWAY
BLAZING ANGELS
CALL OF DUTY 2 (05 Game OF The Year)
CALL OF DUTY 3
MEDAL of HONOR AIRBORN
COMAND & CONQUER 3
TRANSFORMERS THE GAME
GHOST RECON 2 Advance Warfare
GEARS of WAR
What you will receive:
1 Black Xbox 360 Elite Console
1 Xbox 360 120 GB Hard drive
1 Xbox 360 headset (black)
1 HDMI AV Cable
1 Component HD AV Cable
1 Ethernet Connectivity Cable
All manuals
2 Xbox 360 Wireless Controller (1 black and 1 white)
1 Microsoft - Xbox 360 Play & Charge Kits (Includes 1 charging cables and 1 rechargeable batteries so you'll never need to stop the game to change your batteries.A fuel gauge on the Xbox 360 dashboard will let you know when to recharge)
Games titles of the newer Xbox360
Halo 3
FORZA 2
DiRT
BATTLESTATIONS MIDWAY
BLAZING ANGELS
CALL OF DUTY 2 (05 Game OF The Year)
CALL OF DUTY 3
MEDAL of HONOR AIRBORN
COMAND & CONQUER 3
TRANSFORMERS THE GAME
GHOST RECON 2 Advance Warfare
GEARS of WAR
11-13-2007 | 03:52 PM
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i say legit... here's why.
basically it's just an x360 elite package with an extra controller. look at the ad again.
nowhere in the ad does it actually say the games are included, just that they are game titles. so all you really get is what you can get anywhere else plus a free controller.
basically it's just an x360 elite package with an extra controller. look at the ad again.
nowhere in the ad does it actually say the games are included, just that they are game titles. so all you really get is what you can get anywhere else plus a free controller.
But the ad title states it comes with 5 games - so which 5?
I asked for clarification on the game titles included and other payment options, but they never responded.
11-14-2007 | 06:06 AM
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That's still $250 worth of games (5 X $50) which seems too good to be true.
They said they would take paypal if I pay the fees - which is worth the extra 3% to be protected.
Originally Posted by SoCal Sales / Quality Computer Supplies
Michael,
You are to pick any 5 titles from;
Halo 3
FORZA 2
DiRT
BATTLESTATIONS MIDWAY
BLAZING ANGELS
CALL OF DUTY 2 (05 Game OF The Year)
CALL OF DUTY 3
MEDAL of HONOR AIRBORNE
COMAND & CONQUER 3
TRANSFORMERS THE GAME
GHOST RECON 2 Advance Warfare
GEARS of WAR
Thanks
You are to pick any 5 titles from;
Halo 3
FORZA 2
DiRT
BATTLESTATIONS MIDWAY
BLAZING ANGELS
CALL OF DUTY 2 (05 Game OF The Year)
CALL OF DUTY 3
MEDAL of HONOR AIRBORNE
COMAND & CONQUER 3
TRANSFORMERS THE GAME
GHOST RECON 2 Advance Warfare
GEARS of WAR
Thanks
They said they would take paypal if I pay the fees - which is worth the extra 3% to be protected.
11-14-2007 | 12:47 PM
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Ask them to send you a picture of the merchandise next today's date on the LA Times or something.
This person may just need the money?
But my bet is fraud. I mean if you're selling some old furniture or car springs an extremely low price seems reasonable and legit on craigslist. I don't see why a scammer just doesn't post a believable amount for something that's still sought after... they'd get more money quicker it seems.
This person may just need the money?
But my bet is fraud. I mean if you're selling some old furniture or car springs an extremely low price seems reasonable and legit on craigslist. I don't see why a scammer just doesn't post a believable amount for something that's still sought after... they'd get more money quicker it seems.
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11-14-2007 | 12:51 PM
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Prolly 5 games copied to the HD...
Here's a great deal on an iPod Nano Video 8GB...without charger or headphones...
Here's a great deal on an iPod Nano Video 8GB...without charger or headphones...
11-14-2007 | 01:16 PM
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I'm getting rid fo my elite. I don't think that the Best Buy extended warranty is transferrable though. OEM packaging. No extra controler or play and charge kit. I've used it very little. I'll throw in Rainbow Six Vegas and a copy of Gears of War that has a crack in it, you should be able to get it replaced for $20.00 throught Microsofts disc replacement program though. $400.00 and you can play it before you buy it. I'm local. PM me. Sorry if this post is against the rules, I have kids and I can use the holiday money.
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