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Question

Extremely discounted MBP - too good to be true?

Apr 27, 2011 9:37AM PDT

<span id="INSERTION_MARKER"> <span id="INSERTION_MARKER"> <span id="INSERTION_MARKER"> I recently came across a website (http://www.psyonicarts.com/MacBook-Pro-i7-Core-Laptop.html?NID=10311654) claiming to offer new 17" MBPs for just $1000, and I was a little skeptical that it seems a bit too good to be true.<span id="INSERTION_MARKER">

<span id="INSERTION_MARKER">I was wondering if anyone has ever heard of this website and if it is a legit offer.

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<span id="INSERTION_MARKER">Thanks!

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This one is too easy to spot the scam.
Apr 27, 2011 9:52AM PDT

The 512GB SSD drive is over 1K on its own. The paypal pay before shipping is a tipoff as well.

I wonder how many won't spot the scam.
Bob

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Similiar site
May 28, 2012 5:16PM PDT

I received a postcard for a MBP i7 for $849. Their website is (http://rewardpurchase.eu) It seemed to good to be true. And it was. They want you to deposit money directly into their bank account. Pretty fishy. I just checked the site and they have raised the price.