"I would never order from this seller again. No where during the order process did it list that my item was out of stock. They sent me a delivery confirmation including a tracking number for an item that they never even shipped. Now a month later I have received the wrong item and to top it off the packaging was so sub-standard that the item they sent was visibly damaged. They are impossible to contact directly and apparently expect their customers to pay for their mistakes. I would never order from them again and I advise all consumers to do their best to stand up against vendors like this. They give online shopping a bad name."

"I too feel I have become the latest victim of "The Console Corner" (aka "The DreamCast Corner") at the site, "www.the-console-corner.com".

I ordered two (2) "Wireless Home Surveillance Cameras" at $44.99US each. Where are they???

This has been my first experience with this company, and it will be my LAST! I have been lied to several times over regarding my merchandise ($100US) I was immediately billed for, but still have not received (it is 3 MONTHS LATER).

My phone calls (answering machine, only) were not responded to, and my numerous email messages have ranged from messages of bogus shipping numbers ... stating it has been shipped ... the finally stating it was never shipped but backordered ... and finally ZERO responses at all.

This company is bogus and I recommend steering clear of "www.the-console-corner.com" at ALL COSTS! Ordered August 2004 ... no product nor contact November 2004.

BUYER BEWARE || BUYER BEWARE || BUYER BEWARE"

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"WOW- I feel that I am the latest victim. After placing an order and receiving a couple confirmation emails, my order history from system-modz.com (The Console Corner) suddenly shows that I have never placed an order with them. My email attempts have been completely ignored.

This all happened right after my check was cashed- interesting. Needless to say I came across all this negative feedback AFTER I placed my order. Stay away from this guy. Am currently contacting the BBB and internet fraud division on the FBI.

Also, note that one of the only positive reviews posted is from "tammyfilipiak" - same last name as the store owner.

Any advice from someone who has been successful in getting a refund from here would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks."

"[EDIT AND UPDATE]

Although I am still displeased with the shipping situation and the lack of contact, I was finally able to make contact on the telephone and spoke with Mr. Filipiak personally and the issue was resolved and my order was refunded immediately. He seemed friendly enough, and was quick to realize his company's errors in my order. Once you can get a hold of them, you can at least speak well with them. "

"Uggghhh, what a bad experience.

I never recived any actual contact with the console corner, all my contact with them was through pay-pal's complaint department.

I ordered a Xenium Ice solderless kit on the 9th, and never recived an order confirmation email from them, and after 6 days still had no tracking number. It was time to call in pay-pal.

On the 19th paypal sent me an email stating that the consle corner claimed to have shipped my package, and they gave me the tracking number he provided. The tracking number was bogus, so i left the dispute open.

On the 25th, I received a package from TCC in the mail. I had finaly received my mod chip. I looked oved the padded envelope it came in. It was postmarked on the 23rd, well after he said it was shipped. Moreover, the actual shipping fee was $1.50, and he had charged me $5 for priority mail. which means he pocketed an extra $3.50.

Stay away from this guy."

"This is the worst e-merchant I've ever dealt with and I buy a lot on the internet. Kept totally in the dark about my order, refusal to answer emails. The tracking number they "sent" me doesn't exist.... I could go on and on.

DO NOT BUY FROM THIS COMPANY"

"My complaint to PayPal about this crappy scammer company of 1 or a few person(s):

Sunday, Sept 5.

I went to http://www.the-console-corner.com and ordered the following for XBox paid through PayPal:
1. $34.99 "Eclipse 2" 2.4Ghz Wireless Controller
2. $24.99 X-Gunner Mark II Light Gun
3. $24.99 X-Gunner Mark II Light Gun
SubTotal: $84.97, Total: $91.96.

I get an automated email response with the Order #47808

Monday, Sept. 6

I get an email with the USPS tracking #03041070000158259014 and notice that my order has shipped.

Friday, Sept 10

USPS delivers a package at 3:15 PM.

I open the package and inside is:
1. "Eclipse 2" 2.4Ghz Wireless Controller
2. X-Gunner Mark II Light Gun

I quickly email the seller that they're missing an X-Gunner Mark II Light Gun that I paid for, but did not receive. I requested a refund.

I get an automated response at 5:07 PM saying that the seller will be unable to contact until Wednesday, Sept. 18 due to so called moving/upgrading their facilities.

Saturday, Sept. 18

I am filing this Merchandise Dispute because:
1. I paid for a product and I did not receive that product.
2. I attempted to resolve this with the seller, but the seller is unresponsive or irresponsible.
3. There iis a 30 day limit to file a complaint and this limit is running out.
4. I checked http://resellerratings.com/seller4606.html for this seller. His rating is 1.67.
5. On the same site, I read that many other buyers have suffered what I am experiencing now. And that the seller is getting away with it.

What I hope for:

1. A refund for $24.99.
2. For PayPal to either end service with this seller, watch this seller's scams, or at least mark this seller as unreliable.

If PayPal cannot verify this claim, I can understand. However, PLEASE do not allow other people to be SUCKERED. Please stop this seller from taking advantage of paypal customers.


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The response I got from PayPal:

As stated in our User Agreement, PayPal's Buyer Complaint Policy only applies to the shipment of goods, not to disputes about the attributes or quality of goods received. Therefore, we cannot reverse the transaction or issue a refund. If you still have concerns about this transaction, we encourage you to continue to work directly with the seller for an amicable resolution. PayPal does not tolerate fraud or illegal activities. Your complaint will be noted in the record of the PayPal user you reported.

We value your business and regret this experience. To make sure future transactions proceed smoothly, we suggest reading our Security Tips.


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My advice:

DON'T BUY ANYTHING from THIS SITE. No MATTER how TEMPTING, you'll REGRET it. Better to pay more at retail, than to be scammed!!! PayPay cannot back you up either...so beware."

"RUN AWAY FROM CONSOLE CORNEER AS FAST AS YOU CAN!!!!!!

I orederd on the 21st and I still have not recieved my order.
first theys ent it to the wrong address thats pretty much the last Ive heard. I dont knoe if Im ever gonna get my modchip.
"

"ordered a bundle of products, got all but two. Was told the other two would be send when they arrived. Have emailed him many times since without any reply."

"Very disappointing.

Received a defective product, tried to contact him several times.

- Finally he replied and agreed to take the item back.
- After one week he confirmed he received the package and promised to sent one the next monday.
- Two weeks later he promised to send it on wednesday (quote: I amout of 128mb until Customs releases my order, was due today & is HOLD. Terrible as I pay $42,00.00 in goods!) .
- Two weeks later he apologized for the dealy (quote: Monday, they just call me & release parcels. I apologize for the delay)
- Two weeks later he said he just shipped it (quote: Yes shipped the 9th was late in shipping.)
- Two weeks later he told me to sit back and wait as he already sent me the item (quote: It should arrive shortly to you, as it is shipped, as promised.)
- Since then absolutele silence.

At this moment, I'm emailing him every day asking him to sent me a replacement :-)

About all the good reviews here, I must admit initially I was very pleased with him as the first five orders were shipped without any real problems (one time the wrong item, he promised to sent me the correct item, still waiting for it, but this item was only worth $ 3, so it didn't upset me).

Greetings from Amsterdam."

"I HAD A TERRIBLE EXPERIENCE WITH CONSOLE CORNER. I PURCHASED A PRODUCT, IT CAME, IT DID NOT WORK, I SENT IT BACK, THEY SENT ME A REPLACEMENT, I GOT IT, IT DID NOT WORK EITHER, I EMAILED THEM, THEY EMAILED ME BACK SAYING " I'M PUZZLED. WHAT TO DO?" OH THAT'S REAL GOOD BUSINESS. NO OTHER COMMENT, NO OTHER EMAIL,"WHAT TO DO?" NOW I AM STUCK WITH A PRODUCT THAT DOES NOT WORK, BECAUSE THE REFUSE TO EMAIL ME BACK. THIS IS REDICULUS!!!! WHAT A RIP OFF WEBSITE, NO 1-800 FOR ANY ONE TO CALL, NO CUSTOMER SERVICE. I SHOULD HAVE KNOW BETTER. THEN I FIND OUT FROM THE MANUFACTURER OF THE PRODUCT THAT IT IS NOT EVEN COMPATIBLE WITH MY PS2. CONSOLE CORNER NEVER TOLD ME THAT. AND WHEN I TOLD THEM ABOUT IT THEY SAID IT WAS COMPATIBLE. I'M QUITE SURE THE MANUFACTURER OF THE PRODUCT WOULD KNOW MORE ABOUT THE PRODUCT THAN THEM. IT'S BEEN NOTHING BUT A HEADACHE AND A PAIN IN THE A#$. NEVER AGAIN, AND I WILL GET THE WORD OUT. I HAVE ALL THE TIME IN THE WORLD. THE CONSOLE CORNER SUCKS BIG TIME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!"

"No problems at all. Placed an order and my gameboy arrived in 2 business days."