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[Q] Received an email from stuff.tv saying i won a Galaxy Note [FAKE? or won?]]

I entered in the contest on stuff.tv site for about 4 months ago and about 30 min ago i received the following email:
Dear all, Congratulations!
You have been selected as the winners of the Samsung Galaxy Note competition you entered here: http://advent.stuff.tv/
Apologies for the blind cc but there are 5 winners. If you can send me your postal address I will get the Galaxy Note handsets ordered and sent out to you.
My details are below if you need to get in touch to make sure this is not spam.
Regards and congratulations again.
Liam Maguire
LIAM MAGUIRE | DIGITAL PROJECT MANAGER | HAYMARKET CREATIVE SOLUTIONS
020 8267 5732
[email protected]
cid:3393922403_561398 cid:3393922403_578850
Haymarket Media Group, Teddington Studios, Broom Rd, Teddington, Middlesex, TW11 9BE, UK
This e-mail and any files transmitted with it are confidential and intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. If you have received this email in error please notify the sender by replying to this e-mail. Replies to this email may be monitored by the Haymarket Group for operational or business reasons. Whilst every endeavour is taken to ensure that e-mails are free from viruses, no liability can be accepted and the recipient is requested to use their own virus checking software. www.haymarket.com Haymarket Media Group Limited Registered in England no. 267189 Registered Office: 174 Hammersmith Road, London W6 7JP
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The sender email is:
Liam Maguire <[email protected]>
Is this fake? Or i really won?

If you entered a contest I would say it's a possibility it's legit. If you did not enter anything, it is definitely a scam.
But...did you read the terms and conditions?
3. Open to residents of UK, France, Germany, Spain, China, Singapore, Indonesia and Australia aged 18 or over.

lowandbehold said:
If you entered a contest I would say it's a possibility it's legit. If you did not enter anything, it is definitely a scam.
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The pro against this is that i did entered the contest
And this guy is for real because in the company site his contact is:
Content Syndication
Liam Maguire, Creative Sales
Email | Tel +44 (0) 20 8267 5732
Could anyone confirm me this?

Looks legit to me...
http://www.192.com/business/tedding...comp/?sk=f46a9ab9-af0f-40ac-a5ad-13d56a21368c
And the website matches the email address too. I'd say congratulations are in order. If you're still unsure, forward the email to me and I'll claim it
Let us know if it does prove to be real, but if it's not then it's a scam I'd fall for!

Archer said:
Looks legit to me...
http://www.192.com/business/tedding...comp/?sk=f46a9ab9-af0f-40ac-a5ad-13d56a21368c
I'd say congratulations are in order. If you're still unsure, forward the email to me and I'll claim it
Let us know if it does prove to be real, but if it's not then it's a scam I'd fall for!
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Finally won something!
I sent already my full address ehehe!
Seems legit since the company really exists!
And i was thinking to buy a Note and i will get one for free!

zylor said:
Finally won something!
I sent already my full address ehehe!
Seems legit since the company really exists!
And i was thinking to buy a Note and i will get one for free!
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3. Open to residents of UK, France, Germany, Spain, China, Singapore, Indonesia and Australia aged 18 or over.
I hope you live in one of those countries..if not you may have f***ed yourself. Could have used a middle man.

lowandbehold said:
3. Open to residents of UK, France, Germany, Spain, China, Singapore, Indonesia and Australia aged 18 or over.
I hope you live in one of those countries..if not you may have f***ed yourself. Could have used a middle man.
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Will give my cousin address in France!

zylor said:
Will give my cousin address in France!
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But you said you already sent them your address. If that is the case you might be SOL. They will look for any reason not to send you the $700 prize, because technically if you aren't a resident of those countries you weren't supposed to enter. I do hope you get your phone though. Congratulations and good luck to you!

lowandbehold said:
But you said you already sent them your address. If that is the case you might be SOL. They will look for any reason not to send you the $700 prize, because technically if you aren't a resident of those countries you weren't supposed to enter. I do hope you get your phone though. Congratulations and good luck to you!
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I sent an email asking that... hope the answer is positive!
WISH ME LUCK GUYS!

Haymarket are a legit company I get some magazine subscriptions from them.
Congratulations on the prize nice little phone to win.
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Awesome news! The company feedback was positive. i will receive the phone in two weeks in Portugal
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SimplyElectronics.net (Any idea how I could recover my money)

Ok, I guess the story with SimplyElectronics is very well known so please let's not go into the discussion of why I didn't choose a trusted seller. I used them because like anybody else I found the HTC One X 200eu cheaper than in my country.
Anyway, to get into the point. I bought this phone from them and there was a problem with GPS so they agreed to give me full refund when I send it back to them. I sent it back but they kept the phone and never gave me refund. I started Paypal dispute but they fooled them that they have never received the phone although they told me they received it in good order. After Paypal closed the case in their favour, they told me that they will give no money and no phone back. They told me to go to Paypal to give me my money back.
My question here goes to British people. Do you know of any collection service in the UK, legal or illegal, I don't care, even if it's the mafia, that's fine with me, who can do the collection for me, either by forcibly getting the phone back from them or the money? I have no other option unfortunately so this is my last resort and better than nothing. I know that I can have this kind of 'service' here so most probably there must be something similar in the UK.

No relatives in the UK? If you have then it might be an option to use them to take this company to the small claims court. I think the limit is £500 but I stand to be corrected.

Where are they based?
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No relatives but even if I had, I don't want to involve anyone with my problems. I prefer to give half the value to the mafia and get the other half. At least here, it is the only option to get justice. Police and the law fail, lawyers and courts will cost much more.

There are no "mafia's" here... lol
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At least that's not what we call em
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Your logic of "I've been robbed so ill pay even bigger criminals to rob the criminal who robbed me." is dumb
What would you do if that company was RUN by the mafia?
Why pay thugs who make other peoples lives miserable to try and make yours slightly less miserable?
Hopefully if you do pay them they will take your money and laugh at you too, or refuse to give you back your phone unless you pay them double its value.
How about you just dont be stupid in the future and keep away from funding or endorsing criminal activity at all.

Did you not send it back by recorded delivery. Was it signed for?
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hungry81 said:
Your logic of "I've been robbed so ill pay even bigger criminals to rob the criminal who robbed me." is dumb
What would you do if that company was RUN by the mafia?
Why pay thugs who make other peoples lives miserable to try and make yours slightly less miserable?
Hopefully if you do pay them they will take your money and laugh at you too, or refuse to give you back your phone unless you pay them double its value.
How about you just dont be stupid in the future and keep away from funding or endorsing criminal activity at all.
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That's not the kind of mafia I was referring to. You may call them collection agents who do this as a job and have a good reputation. That's why I ask ebfore. Here I know where to find them and they won't laough at me. They make their living out of this and they need to be certain that they are acting with the side of justice and that you are not making them do something negatice i.e steal something from an innocent man. I guess you understand what I mean.
Yes, if someone was so stupid to go to someone they have no recommendation of, most probably what you say would happen. I was asking if anyone knows an agency that can be trusted.

slking1989 said:
Did you not send it back by recorded delivery. Was it signed for?
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Yes it was signed for but unfortunately UK postal service don't update online tracking information so Paypal cannot verify the delivery and they denied to Paypal that they received it although they acknowledged delivery to me. The postal survey to prove that it was delivered takes 2 month by the British postal service and the authorities here depend on them for the info so they can't help them. After 2 months Paypal will not bother with me.

Call the British post office. Recorded delivery for us is up to the value of 500 pound. I have had a friend have this problem on eBay. Paypal refused to pay. But the p.o refunded. Wasn't international delivery though
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slking1989 said:
Call the British post office. Recorded delivery for us is up to the value of 500 pound. I have had a friend have this problem on eBay. Paypal refused to pay. But the p.o refunded. Wasn't international delivery though
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Is that th same as royal mail? if yes, I've emailed them long time ago but they don't even reply. Even from the Postal service here they tried to call them directly and they didn't help. They said, please follow the protocols and file in your reports. Which take 2 months to complete. I know they could provide the info easily but they don't want to do it.

If u can find out where simply electronics are based. I'll could probably get you the number for the local p.o
Yes I do mean royal mail. If it was recorderd (international signed for) u will be refunded. I work with a company that delivers via royal mail, inside and outside of england. Barcodes have to be scanned on picking up goods and signatures have to take place for the receiver. This is also recorded by p.o and they will have evidence that its signed for. Maybe calling direct may help
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slking1989 said:
If u can find out where simply electronics are based. I'll could probably get you the number for the local p.o
Yes I do mean royal mail. If it was recorderd (international signed for) u will be refunded. I work with a company that delivers via royal mail, inside and outside of england. Barcodes have to be scanned on picking up goods and signatures have to take place for the receiver. This is also recorded by p.o and they will have evidence that its signed for. Maybe calling direct may help
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Thanks.
They are in Surrey.
Here is the full address:
Simplyelectronics Ltd
C/O MIQ Logistics UK Ltd
Unit 1, Alpha Way,
Thorpe Industrial Park
Egham, Surrey
TW20 8RZ
Do you have any idea how I could get written confirmation from Royal Mail that they have received it? But this has to be done within a week. Paypal told me I can appeal within 10 days if I get this report. I have 7 more days for this.
I will try calling them tomorrow morning then but I doubt they can provide written evidence. Maybe they just tell me that it has been received but I don't think they will give it written now. I will try though. Thanks for the suggestion.

andreasy said:
That's not the kind of mafia I was referring to. You may call them collection agents who do this as a job and have a good reputation. That's why I ask ebfore. Here I know where to find them and they won't laough at me. They make their living out of this and they need to be certain that they are acting with the side of justice and that you are not making them do something negatice i.e steal something from an innocent man. I guess you understand what I mean.
Yes, if someone was so stupid to go to someone they have no recommendation of, most probably what you say would happen. I was asking if anyone knows an agency that can be trusted.
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Oh ok then sorry about that ignore my rant and good luck with getting some justice.
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slking1989 said:
If u can find out where simply electronics are based. I'll could probably get you the number for the local p.o
Yes I do mean royal mail. If it was recorderd (international signed for) u will be refunded. I work with a company that delivers via royal mail, inside and outside of england. Barcodes have to be scanned on picking up goods and signatures have to take place for the receiver. This is also recorded by p.o and they will have evidence that its signed for. Maybe calling direct may help
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Thanks again for droping the idea. I called them today and although it was very hard to get through (all options where going to dead end and automated messages only), I finally mamaged to randomly select an option and they guy there was so helpful, that he even emailed me the receipt showing the name and signature of the guy who received the package. Imagine that with the official procedure that would take 2 months.
I forwarded this to Paypal but I don't know if they will accept it now. As I said, I believe that they prefer to stay with their side so let's wait and see their excuse this time. Normally there should be an appeal option in the clain page but for me it's missing and they can't tell me the reason. I attached the pdf on dropbox and now I just hope they will see it and be willing to help.
I'll keep you updated and I'm buying beers if I succeed

Thats good news mate. Well its a start anyway. Sorry for delayed reply. Im not sure that paypal will be very helpful. But you now have proof that they recieved it so perhaps you could talk to someone from simply electronics and threaten court proccedings they may buck up and refund u. After all... you have proof that they recieved the phone. Wheras they do not have proof of a refund or exchange. Therefore they will never win in court and will know this. U may even be compensated. Look up there small print about refunds. Gather up as much info about there policies as you can and prepare yourself to call them quoting there returns policy. Im quite sure if you went to court u wouldnt have to be there and all costs would go to simply.e
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slking1989 said:
Thats good news mate. Well its a start anyway. Sorry for delayed reply. Im not sure that paypal will be very helpful. But you now have proof that they recieved it so perhaps you could talk to someone from simply electronics and threaten court proccedings they may buck up and refund u. After all... you have proof that they recieved the phone. Wheras they do not have proof of a refund or exchange. Therefore they will never win in court and will know this. U may even be compensated. Look up there small print about refunds. Gather up as much info about there policies as you can and prepare yourself to call them quoting there returns policy. Im quite sure if you went to court u wouldnt have to be there and all costs would go to simply.e
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Good news. Paypal has accepted the information and reopened the case allowing me to appeal. They made a mistake though and showed that the seller appealed instead of buyer. Technically thinking, that worries me again. I notified them and now wait with my fingers crossed.
If they just want to help the scammer they may come back with a bunch of excuses but since I am now in this path, I want to be optimistic.

Im sure they will back you up on this one. I dont they they will risk themselves being in **** over a duspute you WILL eventually win. If they dont accept your appeal they may well be getting themselves into trouble. Seeing as you have provided them with written proof. Im sure they will ask s.e to provide there proof of refund or return. Which they cannot do. So i imagine they have the same time period as you "10 days" to provide thier evidence. So i guess its just another waiting game before you get your money or phone
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Well chuffed for ya mate. Im no expert but im sure by this time next week the appeal will be resolved in your favour. As more often than not paypal will not reopen a case unless there was a strong chance of the appealer winning.
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Oh the irony:Sprint corporate support sending me to XDA

From: Sprint support guy [CK]
Sent: Tuesday, August 07, 2012 10:05 AM
To: Corp account manager [CK]
Subject: Galaxy S II Manual Update
Go to this website and click the link that reads Link to official OTA (on Google servers):
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1765953
Once the file is downloaded watch this video and it will show you how to manually install the update.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TcsfJXKv23o
**Please note that my phone number has changed! You can now reach me at 507-*redacted*! Please be aware that as of August 7th, the toll free number is no longer be available! Thank you!!**
Best Regards,
Sprint support dude|Dedicated Care Specialist
Sprint Nextel
Business Customer Service & Technical Support
sprint email address @sprint.com
Office: 507.*redacted* Fax: 612.*redacted*
Office hours: 8:00am to 4:30pm CST Monday through Friday
Sprint. Home of Unlimited 4G.
Ask me how My Sprint Business can help you get work done anytime, anywhere.
My Sprint Business Registration Guide will walk you through the sign up!
Use the My Sprint Business How-To for easy to follow videos showing how to get things done with My Sprint Business.
Sprint Nextel wants you to have the best customer experience. You may receive a satisfaction survey regarding the experience you are having with my support of your account. We appreciate your willingness to participate and look forward to your feedback. Please feel free to contact me or my Supervisor, Sprint support guy supervisor , at supervisor chick @ Sprint.com if I did not meet your expectations or if there is anything I can do to improve your experience.
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I know things have changed since back in the day, but does this now mean XDA-Developers in now fully legit?

There is no way this is real.
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That's really funny. But seriously the website does have so many well written tutorials.
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It does not surprise me really
We have been always a reference, since 2003

it just shows how poor their capability of handling customer concerns.
thumps up for xda though for being able to provide what we need.

austin420 said:
There is no way this is real.
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Real enough that it prompted me to post for the first time in about 3 years.

The ultimate sign of respect haha.

that's too funny...
I wonder if xda is in their resolution heirarchy?

LOL:laugh:!

This is awesome!!!
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Sellerbar

Anyone have experience using cellarbar.com website? Reason I ask is because they are offering Galaxy Note 10.1 tablets for 237 dollars brand new.
If it's legit is one heck of a price,
Part of me thinks If it looks too good to be true... but part of me hopes it's the real deal.
Google did not bring up many hits indicating this maybe a scam website so I just don't know.

I'm not sure!
I have no experience with this website, but it seems fishy. If anyone has ever tried it... they should post here!
Edit: They do not accept paypal, only moneygram and western union. seems like this is one to stay away from. I'll try the number/email sometime to see what kind of response I get.
Edit 2: This is the email response I got. (Links removed for posting purposes)
Dear friend :
Thanks for your email.
We are legal company .we do business for three years . We buy goods directly from the producing compaany,and we have set up good cooperation relationship,thus all of our goods are at a very low price.we have customers all over the world. we ship our items to buyers everyday . We do business by honesty , you can check our shipping information by click the " send goods " in our web. After your items be sent , you will get your tracking number at the same day once your payment is confirmed . Then you can track your shipping information in shipping agency website and get your goods in 4 -6 days .
If you have any questions on the details. you can contact us by email or " online chat".
I am looking forward to our cooperation for long time.
Many thanks .
Website :
Msn :
Email:
Tel: 0086-010-56028115

A Web of Trust user says that they sell knock-offs.
"This is a Chinese counterfeit site that sells cheap ripoffs and junk. Do not trust them! "
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Walmart Pre-Order Thread

Hi All
I didn't see any Walmart pre-order threads and I personally couldn't resist the $168 price and pre-ordered for three lines. I was told on the phone after I ordered that they expect it to be around May 1st before it ships. Anyone have additional info?

Am I really the only one?

I pre-ordered from walmart and only am guessing about when it might show up.

truckmann said:
I pre-ordered from walmart and only am guessing about when it might show up.
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How much it costs for you to pre-order at Walmart?

phoneu said:
How much it costs for you to pre-order at Walmart?
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It was $168 with no tax and free shipping, but it looks like they have already raised it to $198 now.

I preordwred from Walmart as well but my line isn't eligible for upgrade until May 7. I tried moving it up but att will only do early upgrade if I buy from them

truckmann said:
It was $168 with no tax and free shipping, but it looks like they have already raised it to $198 now.
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Were you ordering from California?

JohnMcW said:
Were you ordering from California?
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No I'm in Oklahoma.

no tax on mine either, im in fl. That's one of the reasons i may stick it out and wait instead of running to the store.. because with tax included I'm saving $45 not $30 off the at&t price

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It was $168 with no tax and free shipping, but it looks like they have already raised it to $198 now.
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OMG 168 is really a good price. I checked Walmart and now the price is $198. I think I should check for more. Wish me luck...

$168 is a good price

I also pre ordered from Walmart!
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Pre-ordered from Walmart here in California ($168). My buddy runs the wireless part of walmart, and says the phones will be there on the 26th (confirmed). I however can't pick mine up until the 1st (Upgrade date)

NO taxes? For real?

silkshocker said:
NO taxes? For real?
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Yes, for real. Now I'm just hoping it shows up soon. Still shows that Wal-Mart is "waiting for inventory"

truckmann said:
Yes, for real. Now I'm just hoping it shows up soon. Still shows that Wal-Mart is "waiting for inventory"
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Mine shows awaiting inventory also.......ugggggg! Yes the price of $168 is worth the wait but barely.... Lol.
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I will be patient. I will be patient. I will be patient!
Have to tell myself this every few hours. Especially as I'm reading the posts on here. I'm left wondering if people are being too hard on the phone or it's really that much of a disappointment. I know a lot has to do with preference but two things that bother me about Samsung's direction is general this time around is the locked bootloader and the bloatware added by them (not AT&T - that's expected).
C'mon Walmart, put one in my hand so I can find out for myself.
Edit:
Tried doing a chat with a rep. Seems like they still have 4/27 as the launch date. He couldn't assure anything though:
Please wait while we find an agent to assist you....
You have been connected to Mahender .
Mahender : Hi Hamzer, Thank you for contacting our chat support team of Walmart Wireless, I'll be glad to help you Save Money and Live Better.
Mahender : Could you please verify the last four digits of your SSN?
Hamzer 11: ####
Hamzer 11: Did you get that SSN?
Mahender : Thank you for the verification.
Mahender : Please allow me 3 minutes to review the order.
Hamzer 11: ok
Mahender : Thanks.
Mahender : I appreciate your patience. Please allow me 3 more minutes to review the order.
Hamzer 11: no problem
Mahender : Thank you.
Mahender : Thank you for your patience..
Mahender : I can see that the official launch date for the Samsung Galaxy S 4 Black Mist is 4/27/2013.
Mahender : Once it becomes available in our stock, we will process the order further.
Hamzer 11: Are you able to verify that the inventory will be available for the 27th, tomorrow?
Mahender : I totally understand you.
Mahender : However, I would not be able to provide any assurance on it.
Mahender : You can contact us back tomorrow and check the order status.
Mahender : You will be notified via e-mail with the shipper's tracking number once the package leaves our distribution center. You can track your package with shipper's tracking number by visiting the website www.fedex.com/US.
Mahender : Is there anything else I can do for you today?
Hamzer 11: No that's it. Thanks

Finally my s4 shipped out and is do at my door on the 30th!
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Mine just shipped as well!
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when did you guys order? I ordered on 19th and it still shows wait for inventory ..