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Posted by Condorfan on 10-12-2008 at 17:15:
Do Not Buy From Animeballz.com!
Here's a good example of not looking before you leap.
I had ordered the Gatchaman movie from Animeballz.com. The site stated that it was region free. However, it wouldn't play in my DVD player. Since it was under $10 and my DVD player is an older model I just gave the DVD to someone. At the end of September, I ordered a couple of Manga books for a friend for Xmas as their listed price was lower. They promised delivery within 5 to 10 business days. After some time I wrote to ask where my order was. They wrote to say they were out of stock but would send them as soon as they came in. One book I ordered came in. I have not seen any of the rest for weeks now. 
I've tried to going to their website but now it has been shut down! So I've now I lost a bit of money from this no-good swindling bunch of bastards! They have the money and I feel really stupid.
DO NOT SHOP FROM ANIMEBALLZ.COM! TELL EVERYONE YOU KNOW!
A warning to all: be careful of online stores. It may seem a bargain but it isn't if you don't get what you paid for.
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Posted by Transmute Jun on 10-12-2008 at 18:30:
Condorfan, I understand how frustrating this can be. Have you contacted your credit card company? File a dispute with them. Tell them that you paid the money but never received the merchandise, and they should refund your money while THEY go after the sellers. I have had to do this a few times, and the credit card company is always good about it.
Which Gatchaman movie was it? OAV or the 1978 movie?
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Posted by Cain Highwind on 10-12-2008 at 20:26:
Should be easy, I've never even heard of the place! I only buy from RightStuf and Amazon most of the time. If you find a DVD at a store you've never heard of, try looking it up on Resellerratings.com. It helps a lot!
Posted by gatchgirl on 10-12-2008 at 23:18:
Condorfan, speaking as the one that you sent the movie too, I had a friend check it out and they said the thing didn't have anything on it. The place is a total rip off, and if you would need the movie back for refund purposes I will send it too you.
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Posted by shamrokchick on 10-12-2008 at 23:40:
I'm sorry to hear about this Condorfan... I agree with TJ, if you call the credit card company and file a dispute, they're usually pretty good about resolving these things. The only place I've bought dvd's online from is Amazon.com, I haven't tried any place else.
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Posted by lborgia88 on 10-12-2008 at 23:46:
Thanks for the warning, Condorfan. I hope your credit card company can get you a refund.
Some years ago, I was trying to track down an admittedly obscure CD, and an online company claimed to have it, so I ordered it, and they charged my card, but then weeks went by with nothing delivered... I was lucky though, that when I eventually sent them an email, complaining, they did refund the charge.
Posted by Condorfan on 11-12-2008 at 04:11:
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The DVD had nothing on it?!
Those #@*!*&!
Sorry, Gatchgirl. I'm glad I didn't ask you any money for it--you would have thought I was not a good person to deal with. I don't think I can find the receipt for that one so I'll have to let it go. However, I will try with the Credit Card company to get somewhere. Thanks to all for your advice!
TJ the movie I was trying to get was the 1978 Gatchaman movie. Wishful thinking I guess.
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Posted by Transmute Jun on 11-12-2008 at 05:29:
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I have it if you want a copy. It's in French and Japanese (not at the same time).
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Posted by gatchgirl on 13-12-2008 at 01:11:
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NP Condorfan, I understand your frustration.
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Posted by Condorfan on 14-01-2009 at 14:11:
I just wanted to add a epilogue to this thread. I did contact the bank and was able to get a full refund.
Thanks again to all for their advice and encouragement.
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Posted by Transmute Jun on 14-01-2009 at 14:17:
Yay! I'm so glad, Condorfan! 
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Posted by clouddancer on 14-01-2009 at 15:38:
Glad to hear that Condorfan. 
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Posted by shamrokchick on 14-01-2009 at 16:19:
That's good to hear Condorfan! 
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Posted by gatchgirl on 14-01-2009 at 23:56:
I'm happy that you received a full refund Condorfan, you deserve it.
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Posted by CricketBeautiful on 20-01-2009 at 19:29:
I've bought lots of things online, both stores and EBay. The only real problems I've had is customs, which can double the cost of the item.
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