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Bob Tuttle · 06-26-2009, 06:51 AM

Finally something is being done. Check out this link:

Online Electronics Stores Caught in Consumer Fraud - City Room Blog - NYTimes.com

graphicgr8s · 06-26-2009, 07:07 AM

It's about time someone did something about them.

ryan s · 06-26-2009, 10:38 AM

Good! Finally...

MrEspie · 06-26-2009, 12:45 PM

O frabjous day! Callooh! Callay!

It's good to hear that those blighters are being dealt with finally!

blind-bat · 06-26-2009, 01:10 PM

Nice, but I don't get it.....

The sellers screw the buyers, the buyers complain to the AG, but the State gets the $765K settlement/fine (I assume)? Shouldn't this go to my charity instead?

GerryL · 06-26-2009, 01:21 PM

They should fine them more so that they would be forced to close down of amend their ways!

Damn Brit · 06-26-2009, 03:02 PM

Just another consequence of the greed engendered by the philosophy of a non-regulated free market philosophy.

graphicgr8s · 06-26-2009, 06:00 PM

Originally posted by Damn Brit

Just another consequence of the greed engendered by the philosophy of a non-regulated free market philosophy.

Wrong!

Free market is regulated. B & S is illegal. Except when it's the government.

Or Freddie an Fannie. Under Dodd and Franks

It's like a sign in front of one of the complexes here
"Within the bounds of civility I am free"

Jewelltrail · 06-27-2009, 10:51 AM

This is music to my ears. I once reported Broadway Photo and went through a lengthy battle to get every penny back from them: I had to enlist the Better Business Bureau, my credit card and others--but well worth it. But I was always afraid for anyone new to their tricks.

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06-26-2009, 07:07 AM	#2
graphicgr8s Guest	It's about time someone did something about them.

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ryan s Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Madison, WI Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,383	Good! Finally...

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MrEspie Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: University of Waterloo, ON Photos: Gallery Posts: 239	O frabjous day! Callooh! Callay! It's good to hear that those blighters are being dealt with finally!

06-26-2009, 01:10 PM	#5
blind-bat Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: NYC Posts: 256	Nice, but I don't get it..... The sellers screw the buyers, the buyers complain to the AG, but the State gets the $765K settlement/fine (I assume)? Shouldn't this go to my charity instead?

06-26-2009, 01:21 PM	#6
GerryL Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: CA Posts: 2,731	They should fine them more so that they would be forced to close down of amend their ways!

06-26-2009, 03:02 PM	#7
Damn Brit Guest	Just another consequence of the greed engendered by the philosophy of a non-regulated free market philosophy.

06-26-2009, 06:00 PM	#8
graphicgr8s Guest	Originally posted by Damn Brit Just another consequence of the greed engendered by the philosophy of a non-regulated free market philosophy. Wrong! Free market is regulated. B & S is illegal. Except when it's the government. Or Freddie an Fannie. Under Dodd and Franks It's like a sign in front of one of the complexes here "Within the bounds of civility I am free"

06-27-2009, 10:51 AM	#9
Jewelltrail Veteran Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Rhode Island Photos: Albums Posts: 4,180	This is music to my ears. I once reported Broadway Photo and went through a lengthy battle to get every penny back from them: I had to enlist the Better Business Bureau, my credit card and others--but well worth it. But I was always afraid for anyone new to their tricks.

NY Rip Off Stores Fined

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