Hi,
I was searching for a Sony Bravia online and one site (can't find it now) did a comparison and this Damato was like $900 USD cheaper than all the others. But I remember the comparison site didn't show Damato as the company, it was something with "chi" in it. If I find it again, I'll post an addendum.
But anyway, I started filling out the "buy now" form, which didn't get to any credit card page, just submitted a form to someone at the "company."
Then got the following email from "Jack"
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Hi,
Your total payment for:1 unit Sony KDL-40XBR2 40 in. HDTV LCD Television = USD 1120
The price is include shipping cost and insurance. The TV is original,brand new, sealed box and 2 years International Warranty. We will ship thepackage with FedEx Delivery (2-3 business days). For the payment, weaccept wire transfer only. Our company will give 10% discount if you order2 units or more. So, if you agree give me your complete shipping addressto package your order. I will give our bank account details next.
Thank You
Jack Stanley
DAMANTO GROUP
Jl. Duyung Putri III No. 10
Batam
Kepulauan Riau - 23770
Indonesia
www.damanto.com order@damanto.com
Phone : +62 899-500-0744Fax : +62 899-500-0740
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Then I replied and said I was interested, even though another posting on this forum warned against Damato.com being a possible scam because the domain name was recently re-aquired - like 6 days ago.
Anyway, I played along and said I was interested and then got the following reply:
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Hi,
We will pay for shipping and handling, so you not to pay for tax, duty orany customs in your country.
This is our bank account details:
Acc Name : DAMANTO
Acc Number : 3490943837
Bank Name : Bank BCA
Swift Code : CENAIDJA
Bank Address : Jl. Thamrin II No. 80
Branch : Batam
Country : Indonesia
We will package your order tomorrow morning. So, please send the payment today to faster the shipment. After you send the payment, give me the copyof wire transfer receipt from your bank.
Thank You
Jack Stanley
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Googled the swift number and this forum came up.
Thanks for all your postings guys! At least I won't get ripped off. I hope more people are fortunate enough to see these postings.
jk