FonezOnline.ie Reputable Seller???

lavine7

I am considering purchasing a sim-free iPhone from http://www.fonezonline.ie
Has anyone had any previous experience with this site or feel it may be bogus?
The only offered methods of payment are cheque in the post or bank wire. Is the bank wire a safe method of payment?


Opinions are appreciated.

Victor

A bank transfer is generally trackable, but if you don't know who you are giving the money to is it really safe?

Interesting that they have no address and rely on mobile phones.

Deep Thought

Hi

It sems you can also use Paypal to pay.

this is also good as the person you are buying from gets no details about you and if there are any problems, you have use the Paypal system to get your money back.

lavine7

They say they no longer use Paypal or Google Checkout but will let me pay through Realex.

nava

there has been already some talk about them before, found some post using the search

lavine7

Has it being positive?

EmmetJ

Be careful with fonezonline.ie. Have a look - No landline number, have no address, use dodgy terms and conditions of sale.

A reputable seller will have proper contact details, terms and conditions etc.

It appears that fonezonline.ie have mobile phone numbers for contact, no physical address and most likely unlawful T&C's so watch out...

Tom Dunne

EmmetJ wrote: »

Be careful with fonezonline.ie. Have a look - No landline number, have no address, use dodgy terms and conditions of sale.

A reputable seller will have proper contact details, terms and conditions etc.

It appears that fonezonline.ie have mobile phone numbers for contact, no physical address and most likely unlawful T&C's so watch out...

While normally I would agree with you, do a search on the Moblile/PDA forum. They have been present on Boards.ie and other users have reported no problems when using the company.

They also use fonzeonline.com.

jojowho

I never had a business with them. I tried to e-mail them, but no reply at all, service ??? I dont know.

Kilnacash

Has anyone bought an IPAD from them, and how has that worked out for you?

Thinking of it, but its a lot of money, good price though.:rolleyes:

Tr1PoD

For what its worth I purchased a LG360 from them before Christmas and more recently a HTC Desire which just arrived today. Had a few problems with the LG which I sent back, not their fault, just a crappy phone. Spoke to them on the phone as well as via email which they responded to quickly.

LG took a while to arrive but that was over Christmas, the HTC took 5 days not including the weekend.

I think it is just a very small operation to keep costs down.

an_sionnach

I ordered a HTC desire from them last week. Before I ordered they replied to my emails really quickly and out of hours. I've tried to contact them by email and phone since then because the phone still hasn't shipped but can't get a reply. Stay away.

WayneEnterprise

lavine7 wrote: »

I am considering purchasing a sim-free iPhone from http://www.fonezonline.ie
Has anyone had any previous experience with this site or feel it may be bogus?
The only offered methods of payment are cheque in the post or bank wire. Is the bank wire a safe method of payment?


Opinions are appreciated.

You can but the 3GS simfree direct from Apple for pretty much the same price.

Douglas Preston

for what it's worth, i bought an ipad off them two weeks ago. arrived a few days later than initially indicated but apart from that i didn't have any complaints...

an_sionnach

An update: I've since chatted with one of the guys a few times. Seems really sound and genuine. Think the two of them are probably absolutely swamped. Will post another update when the phone arrives. Apologies guys and keep up the good work.

lavine7

Thanks for the replies. I think its clear from the responses that the website is reputable.

hurlersx

Hi An Sionnach,

Did you get your HTC Desire from fonezonline, yet, hows it going for you

an_sionnach

Will post when it arrives. I wouldn't say it's end of story yet: took a couple of weeks to ship and they don't reply to emails. Have spoken with them a couple of times. Did not get an automated email with a tracking number when it shipped, just a manual one. Have been emailing about getting a tracking number but haven't heard a peep. I am on the other side of the world but it's been twenty days since I placed the order...

EGriff

Desires seem to be pretty scarce, think HTC are having trouble keeping up with demand.

Still that's no excuse for these guys to ignore your emails.

geoffrie1

Bought an iPad off these guys, delivered today no problems at all

Sad Professor

geoffrie1 wrote: »

Bought an iPad off these guys, delivered today no problems at all

How long did delivery take?

geoffrie1

I didn't order it online I aranged to meet and pay cash. The ipad I wanted wasn't in stock and it took a week and a bit to get it into stock, delivered down to one of the lads and then for him to meet with me. It would of been quicker to order online but I wanted to pay cash. Was kept up to date through out the process, sound fellas

Dades

geoffrie1 wrote: »

I didn't order it online I aranged to meet and pay cash.

You bought an iPad from from a website but arranged to meet someone and pay cash? Did you hand it over to a man in an overcoat in an underground car park?

This site couldn't get any dodgier, and it's not helped by dubious new users dropping in to give the thumbs up, either.

jamesd

Dades wrote: »

You bought an iPad from from a website but arranged to meet someone and pay cash? Did you hand it over to a man in an overcoat in an underground car park?

This site couldn't get any dodgier, and it's not helped by dubious new users dropping in to give the thumbs up, either.

How could the seller meeting the user be dodgy? I would class this as a good seller as I would prefer to meet and see my purchase before paying for it

BBMcQ

jamesd wrote: »

How could the seller meeting the user be dodgy? I would class this as a good seller as I would prefer to meet and see my purchase before paying for it

Cash deal questions the likelyhood of this "company" being VAT registered and therefore being held to commercial and legal standards.

Personally I wouldn't touch them with a bargepole!

geoffrie1

Look you can buy online either. I bought from them and I'm happy, you didn't and are just jumping to conclusions. It's nice to have the option to meet and pay cash since they are an Irish company and are legit

jamesd

I think at this stage they have been proven to be fine to deal with, numberous people from boards have dealt with them and no issues.

Stuxnet

jamesd wrote: »

I think at this stage they have been proven to be fine to deal with, numberous people from boards have dealt with them and no issues.

well the positive "experiences" are from members that just signed up !
so imo, i'd take with a pinch of salt

geoffrie1

I'm here nearly 2 and a half months buddy

Stuxnet

Thread is 3 months old buddy,
Anyhow not my puppy, only expressing an opinion, site stinks, I wouldn't touch either, over defensive posters dont help

vinnycoyne

I'm going to close this thread now. If anyone wants it reopened, PM me.