Scam Alert: Stork Media - CrimeSpace2024-03-28T08:47:08Zhttps://crimespace.ning.com/forum/topics/scam-alert-stork-media?commentId=537324%3AComment%3A350091&feed=yes&xn_auth=noIt doesn't make any sense, an…tag:crimespace.ning.com,2012-07-24:537324:Comment:3501772012-07-24T12:19:10.821ZBenjamin Sobieckhttps://crimespace.ning.com/profile/BenjaminSobieck
<p>It doesn't make any sense, and I don't believe the reviews. "I'm very happy I paid too much." Who would think that? No one.</p>
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<p>I've seen the same things on Amazon, and I wouldn't have as much a problem with that. The regular price book is there, too. But on BN, this is the only option.</p>
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<p>And for BN to say it's helpless to do anything is a load. It has the final say about what goes on its site. It's hurting itself by allowing these resellers on its site. And…</p>
<p>It doesn't make any sense, and I don't believe the reviews. "I'm very happy I paid too much." Who would think that? No one.</p>
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<p>I've seen the same things on Amazon, and I wouldn't have as much a problem with that. The regular price book is there, too. But on BN, this is the only option.</p>
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<p>And for BN to say it's helpless to do anything is a load. It has the final say about what goes on its site. It's hurting itself by allowing these resellers on its site. And irritating me. Not good when you buy as much from BN as we do.</p> It's crazy, isn't it? But it'…tag:crimespace.ning.com,2012-07-24:537324:Comment:3502742012-07-24T09:19:32.591ZKaren Dionnehttps://crimespace.ning.com/profile/KarenDionne
<p>It's crazy, isn't it? But it's not just B&N - Amazon has the same problem with resellers overpricing books. Two are selling new copies of my originally priced $7.99 novel for $35.58 and $35.59 + $3.99 shipping. </p>
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<p>The higher-priced one allegedly claims hundreds of thousands of satisfied customers:</p>
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<p>It's crazy, isn't it? But it's not just B&N - Amazon has the same problem with resellers overpricing books. Two are selling new copies of my originally priced $7.99 novel for $35.58 and $35.59 + $3.99 shipping. </p>
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<p>The higher-priced one allegedly claims hundreds of thousands of satisfied customers:</p>
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<li><div class="rating"><span class="ratingHeader">Seller Rating:</span><img src="http://g-ecx.images-amazon.com/images/G/01/detail/stars-5-0._V192261437_.gif" width="64" alt="" height="12" border="0"/><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/help/seller/at-a-glance.html/ref=olp_merch_rating_11?ie=UTF8&isAmazonFulfilled=0&asin=051514536X&marketplaceSeller=0&seller=ASYDZOX0HKBSE" id="rating_7N9Xo81WjKZUQMS29N2j8c8SbLjc3ZWnWqYPXOip2Hckr07KL-g-sE49eDuqTYdSI-eYsLGKR6ebQDmpJiFiIaL3f-SK3d-vd6llW4BFzSGdodGMR1Dj97AlD1FLDKp8Tkfh-P8eMFbQbTKsDY7p9Q--" name="rating_7N9Xo81WjKZUQMS29N2j8c8SbLjc3ZWnWqYPXOip2Hckr07KL-g-sE49eDuqTYdSI-eYsLGKR6ebQDmpJiFiIaL3f-SK3d-vd6llW4BFzSGdodGMR1Dj97AlD1FLDKp8Tkfh-P8eMFbQbTKsDY7p9Q--"><b>96% positive</b></a> over the past 12 months. (616,826 total ratings)</div>
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<li><div class="availability">In Stock. Ships from FL, United States. Expedited shipping available. <br/><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/help/seller/shipping.html/ref=olp_merch_ship_11?ie=UTF8&asin=051514536X&seller=ASYDZOX0HKBSE">International & domestic shipping rates</a> and <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/help/seller/returns.html/ref=olp_merch_return_11?ie=UTF8&asin=051514536X&seller=ASYDZOX0HKBSE">return policy</a>.</div>
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<li><div class="comments">Brand New! Huge seller with millions of transactions! Satisfaction Guaranteed!</div>
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<p>One of those resellers is also selling the book for $35.58 on B&N. Other prices at B&N include $80.63, $98.87 and $104.84. Really? Somebody's actually going to buy it at that price? Especially when they can buy a used copy on either site for a penny? If any of this makes sense, I sure don't see it.</p> That's what I'm trying to get…tag:crimespace.ning.com,2012-07-23:537324:Comment:3502592012-07-23T18:59:40.090ZBenjamin Sobieckhttps://crimespace.ning.com/profile/BenjaminSobieck
<p>That's what I'm trying to get across to BN. It drives sales to Amazon, the only place to get the book at regular price.</p>
<p>That's what I'm trying to get across to BN. It drives sales to Amazon, the only place to get the book at regular price.</p> Oh, now there you have a legi…tag:crimespace.ning.com,2012-07-23:537324:Comment:3499902012-07-23T18:44:04.879ZI. J. Parkerhttps://crimespace.ning.com/profile/Ingpark
<p>Oh, now there you have a legitimate complaint. How dare they?</p>
<p>Oh, now there you have a legitimate complaint. How dare they?</p> I understand this now, but it…tag:crimespace.ning.com,2012-07-23:537324:Comment:3502582012-07-23T17:59:51.963ZBenjamin Sobieckhttps://crimespace.ning.com/profile/BenjaminSobieck
<p>I understand this now, but it's still ridiculous. Really, BN? You're helpless? It's giving readers another reason to go to Amazon. This is the only choice for this print book on BN.</p>
<p>I understand this now, but it's still ridiculous. Really, BN? You're helpless? It's giving readers another reason to go to Amazon. This is the only choice for this print book on BN.</p> Yes. That's what I thought. …tag:crimespace.ning.com,2012-07-23:537324:Comment:3499882012-07-23T17:45:41.632ZI. J. Parkerhttps://crimespace.ning.com/profile/Ingpark
<p>Yes. That's what I thought. Same at Amazon. Readers know the difference. Buyer Beware.</p>
<p>Yes. That's what I thought. Same at Amazon. Readers know the difference. Buyer Beware.</p> It's hurting my reputation. R…tag:crimespace.ning.com,2012-07-23:537324:Comment:3499852012-07-23T17:33:08.141ZBenjamin Sobieckhttps://crimespace.ning.com/profile/BenjaminSobieck
<p>It's hurting my reputation. Readers won't make the connection with the 3rd party seller. They'll just think I'm a jerk.</p>
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<p>This is the only print book at BN.</p>
<p>It's hurting my reputation. Readers won't make the connection with the 3rd party seller. They'll just think I'm a jerk.</p>
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<p>This is the only print book at BN.</p> Update from BN:
Your book is…tag:crimespace.ning.com,2012-07-23:537324:Comment:3500912012-07-23T17:32:17.882ZBenjamin Sobieckhttps://crimespace.ning.com/profile/BenjaminSobieck
<p>Update from BN:</p>
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<p><span style="font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif';">Your book is currently available on our website through our 3<sup>rd</sup> Party Marketplace Sellers. These are independent booksellers who set their own prices for used copies of many books. We do not have any say in their pricing, which may vary from the Suggested Retail Price set by the publisher.</span></p>
<p>Update from BN:</p>
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<p><span style="font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif';">Your book is currently available on our website through our 3<sup>rd</sup> Party Marketplace Sellers. These are independent booksellers who set their own prices for used copies of many books. We do not have any say in their pricing, which may vary from the Suggested Retail Price set by the publisher.</span></p> I haven't looked at my listin…tag:crimespace.ning.com,2012-07-23:537324:Comment:3499822012-07-23T17:19:15.710ZI. J. Parkerhttps://crimespace.ning.com/profile/Ingpark
<p>I haven't looked at my listings recently, but Amazon lists seller sites in addition to its own page. Most tend to be used and cheaper, but not all. There are a lot of new books there also, and some are hugely overpriced. I see no reason why it shouldn't be legal.</p>
<p>Is this hurting your book in any way?</p>
<p>I haven't looked at my listings recently, but Amazon lists seller sites in addition to its own page. Most tend to be used and cheaper, but not all. There are a lot of new books there also, and some are hugely overpriced. I see no reason why it shouldn't be legal.</p>
<p>Is this hurting your book in any way?</p>