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To all experts...Is this a business opportunity or a scam?
 

They send me emails on a daily basis along with pictures of the products.
They have been doing this for over a year and I have over 450 emails from them.
They seem legit based on all the emails I've read from them mentioning that they supply customers all over the world, on top of that, they're consistent.
I want someone to help me verify them and use them as a business opportunity if legit! :)

Subject: Gucci , Prada wallets and other products
Thu, January 14, 2010 9:43:21 PM
From: tanmay N <paynpick@gmail.com>

Dear Sirs ,

We would like to notify you that we can introduce you directly with wholesellers having stocks of luxury brands such as Gucci , Prada , LV , Armani etc etc . We are direct to 3 big companies dealing in these brands . All companies are based in Italy .

All products offered by them come with receipts from the respective brands , in original packing with tags etc .

Products range from clothing , footwear , wallets , perfumes etc . Minimum quantities are 10 pcs for products like wallets , shoes etc , for clothing it may be more .

The consultancy charges for introduction to these companies is :

USD 500 for 1 company
USD 750 for 2 companies
USD 900 for 3 companies.

THIS OFFER IS VALID ONLY UPTO 18 Jan 2010.

ADVANTAGES :

1) Quicker responses , better communication
2) Fast and direct shipping
3) Range of products to choose from increases

If interested please contact us before or on 18th Jan .

NOTE : For clients based in USA the offer is valid upto 19th Jan due to 12 hour time difference between India and USA .

Thank You
Kind Regards
Pay n Pick
Tanmay
00919871431715

I then sent them a email asking them a few questions...
Here it is...


Hi,


1. What are your payment methods?

As the payment is small you may send by western union and recieve details instantly
You may also send by TT if you want but that takes about 3 days in payment reaching us so you will have get the details directly.


2. Am I safe and secure to send payment for this since this is our first time doing business?

For starting our relationship you have to show confidence in me . I can say that you are safe because I have never cheated any client in 15 year long business. We can start business if you trust me!

3. Am I going to have access to their contact information such as phone number for direct contact?
Yes you get their email id , phone number , address etc . It would be 100% direct access


4. What are the prices like for LV products such as wallets? Estimate price?
prices range for 30-500 USD or even more depending on products.

Regards
Tanmay

Hey I'll give you a million dollars, you just have to send me $500 via Western Union. For starting our relationship you have to show confidence in me . I can say that you are safe because I have never cheated any client in 15 year long business. We can start business if you trust me!

I would never send Western Union to any supplier again without knowing they can be held liable somehow.

You need to get some Chinese friends OfficialGenius. :p

^^^I'll do it for $450 because you special friend to me. :rolleyes:
Don't worry if emails bounce. I find you 24/7. You be best friend ;)

I forget, no wallets as goats escape. Very sorry

Lol! Lol! It's my birthday, and I consider a good lough the best gift in the world! Thanks guys!:thumb:

Happy Birthday!:)
You are very welcome Lyda, I did this just for you! :lol:

*;)

Yea, but before you do anything for me and be my friend, I'll need $300. See... I am cheep. lol

Official

I'll be honest. I can not see how a company based in New Delhi,India would have access to the particular items you mention. Those items tend to be sold under license to selected companies. Most unusual for the real item to go to small sellers.

The choice of company name had me for a moment. Pick N Pay is actually a very large supermarket chain in South Africa. I think you may have been baited by Tanmay. Send enough glossy, professional-looking emails and maybe one day.....
Not recommended :tears:

The REAL REASON you keep getting those emails is because you forgot to mark them as SPAM. Once you do that your troubles will be gone. One tool you should master is that "Mark as Spam" button in your email software.

BooMer

Happy Birthday LYDA. You just turn 21?;)

Scam .... Spam ....