Neckties.com - B&R Enterprises Shut Them Down Already! They took our check for 973.00 and we have nothing to show for it Eufaula Oklahoma

For some idiotic reason, people keep turning to the internet, thinking they are gonna get some great deal.

More often than not, they get far less than if they had just purchased from a real store to begin with.

But, you can't explain that to them. They always end up learning the hard way!

It's the old something for nothing con that catches these fools all the time.

Let me explain something to all you people who turn to the internet for these great deals.

First, just because it's on the internet, does not automatically make it a great buy. You need to research what the item actually sells for before buying. The internet is not always the lowest price. It costs hosting and advertising fees to be on the internet. It ends up working out to be similar in price to a real store. The internet isn't any great bargain for merchants.

Why do you think so many frauds are running the old web site counseling con? If selling on the internet was as profitable as they say, then they would be doing it. Instead, they are hustling off the idea of selling. They let the suckers think that they're going to get rich by having an internet store. Instead, they make nickels on the dollar. Search here for Usight. They are running this exact con. They get average people who know nothing about the internet to pony up $6,000 in the hopes of making tons of money.

Second, just because it's on Ebay doesn't make it a deal. People get carried away in auctions. They assume just because it's in an auction, it automatically has to be a great deal. Not so! Many people have paid more for a used item on Ebay than if they had bought the same exact thing new. Bidders get carried away. They have no idea of the value. They just assume it's a good deal, because it's in an auction.

Third, think for a moment what the internet merchant plans to send you. Is the merchandise new and unopened? Many times, it's not! There is a good possibility that you may be getting items that have been returned and repacked. Will you be happy with a DVD player that came back to the store? Maybe it was used for a week. Then, it was returned. Is that what you want? Or, it could be a defective item that was repaired and repackaged. It was already opened, and used. Then, it broke. Somebody had it repaired, and then boxed it back up. Now, you are planning to buy it. Great deal? I don't think so.

There are tons of ways to give you less for your money. There is the grey market con. Here, an item is intended for sale to other countries. The directions are in a foreign language. Maybe even printing on the item is a foreign language too. In addition, the manufacturer won't warranty the item if it goes bad. Is that your idea of a great bargain? Not hardly!

Many internet companies have found a great source of Chinese knockoffs. It looks like a quality item. It's similar in name to the real thing. But, it's made in China. It sells for about half price. But, it's not half as good.

Perhaps, you'll get the old bait and switch deal. They show you a new, name-brand item on the web site. Instead you get a Sany, not a Sony. Great deal? Not hardly!

Many internet merchants don't even bother sending you anything at all. Hell, anyone can make a web site. The person on the other end doesn't even have to be located in the USA. You don't know! You have no idea who is running the business. No idea where they are located. It could be someone's house, or someone in another country. You have no idea. Refunds, and exchanges? Who knows?

The bottom line is, it's a roll of the dice! For what? Their price is $30 or $40 less! Just like the watch in the story above, it turns out to have some reason for the lower price.

There is a reason that something is on the internet to begin with. Many times, it's there because nobody is willing to buy it in person. So, the seller takes a few pictures and tries to hustle it off to a sucker on the internet. The idiots see this great price. There is always a buyer. The seller is happy, because he got rid of trash that he couldn't unload any other way. The buyer usually ends up coming here and complaining.

A smart buyer sticks with a real deal. He goes to a real store and sees what he is buying. He has someplace to go back to if the item is defective. He doesn't have to worry about his credit card ending up on somebody's stolen list. Yes, he may pay $40 more. But, he gets the real thing. Not a Chinese imitation.

Just like the story above, internet purchases are a roll of the dice. So, if you still insist on buying from the internet, make sure you understand that. Put your money up, or your bank numbers, and take your chances. Just don't be surprised when you lose!

Don't know if the ties were available locally, but I see this internet crap all the time. Lady comes in to buy a Seiko in May, for her son, for graduation. Gives me a $100 deposit. Calls me the next day, wants her $100 back. She found it on the internet for $30 cheaper. $230vs$200. Week later in she comes with her son and his new Seiko. Only problem is the watch is a "new" 1995 model. The watch is already 9 years old. Didn't say a word. Took the links out, $10 charge, which would have been free and told her to have a nice day. See it all the time.

The way to shut down a fraud is to not pay them.

Then, they dry up and blow away.

But, there is always someone who figures they are going to get a great deal. So, they send the fraud money. They use the money to advertise for more victims. Soon, they grow into an enron.

Why buy on the internet? No stores in Connecticut?

You know internet sites are risky. You can't tell who or where they are. There may not even be any ties on the other end.

Internet buying is gambling. You chose to gamble. It's no different than a casino.

Why didn't you try 1 tie instead? At least that way, your loss would have been a lot less.

Remember this loss the next time you see a great deal on the internet.

Then, you'll be doing your part to stop companies like this. It's just that simple.