too good to be true?

[MisterE]

looking on google for reviews, came across this retailer.  crazy prices, think they're counterfeit?

http://www.discountsgolfhome.com/Discount-Mizuno-MP-53-Irons-3-9P-107.html

[Mr3Wiggle]

Here's the site owner's info.  It was setup in February.  Those prices aren't possible if he's on the up and up.  I'd steer clear.

Registrant:
Brian Crawford
215 WALNUT ST
GADSDEN, Alabama 35901-5254
United States

Registered through: GoDaddy.com, LLC (http://www.godaddy.com)
Domain Name: DISCOUNTSGOLFHOME.COM
Created on: 20-Feb-12
Expires on: 20-Feb-13
Last Updated on: 20-Feb-12

Administrative Contact:
Crawford, Brian golfsalehome@gmail.com
215 WALNUT ST
GADSDEN, Alabama 35901-5254
United States
(256) 467-3526

Technical Contact:
Crawford, Brian golfsalehome@gmail.com
215 WALNUT ST
GADSDEN, Alabama 35901-5254
United States
(256) 467-3526

Domain servers in listed order:
NS29.DOMAINCONTROL.COM
NS30.DOMAINCONTROL.COM

[Mr3Wiggle]

The owner of this site appears to have a job as a tax accountant.  Owns and runs a company called Impact Accounting in Gadsden, AL.

Here's the dude's pic under the title of sexiest accountant: http://v1.pxspot.com/public/file_viewDetail.asp?uid=17318&fileID;=104569&albumID;=8096

LOL.

[socks and shoes]

I tried to checkout with this putter as it said it came with free shipping too. No luck. I knew free was to good to be true

http://www.discountsgolfhome.com/Discount-PING-G5i-Craz-E-Putter-218.html

[Motley01]

Geeeezus. I hope you don't try to find me on the internet Wiggles, that was too easy for you. Good job on the research though.

Yep I agree, not only are those clubs fake, but he looks like a dork, that wants to be cool. No wut I meen yo?

[Mr3Wiggle]

Originally Posted by Motley01

Geeeezus. I hope you don't try to find me on the internet Wiggles, that was too easy for you. Good job on the research though.

Yep I agree, not only are those clubs fake, but he looks like a dork, that wants to be cool. No wut I meen yo?

I'll try and run his public records when I have time.  I'm sure there is a civil suit out there against him for something.

[MisterE]

Holy $%&@, Mr. 3Wiggle could have my senior picture, credit score, and dental records up here in a matter of minutes I think.

Too bad about the $0.00 putter, I would have thought that to be a great deal!

[Motley01]

It appears he has another webisite registered *********sale dot com

Whois Lookup Result for

*********sale.com

Registrar

GoDaddy.com, LLC (http://www.godaddy.com)

Whois Server

whois.godaddy.com

Referral URL

http://registrar.godaddy.com

Status

clientDeleteProhibited
clientRenewProhibited
clientTransferProhibited
clientUpdateProhibited

Contact Email

Creation Date

02/20/2012

Updated Date

02/20/2012

Expiration Date

02/20/2013

Registrant

Brian Crawford
215 WALNUT ST
GADSDEN, Alabama 35901-5254
United States

[Mr3Wiggle]

Originally Posted by MisterE

Holy $%&@, Mr. 3Wiggle could have my senior picture, credit score, and dental records up here in a matter of minutes I think.

Too bad about the $0.00 putter, I would have thought that to be a great deal!

Nah, I'm not that good.  Just a few quick google searches given the info on his Who Is lookup.

[Mr3Wiggle]

Originally Posted by Motley01

It appears he has another webisite registered *********sale dot com

Whois Lookup Result for

*********sale.com

Registrar

GoDaddy.com, LLC (http://www.godaddy.com)

Whois Server

whois.godaddy.com

Referral URL

http://registrar.godaddy.com

Status

clientDeleteProhibited

clientRenewProhibited

clientTransferProhibited

clientUpdateProhibited

Contact Email

Creation Date

02/20/2012

Updated Date

02/20/2012

Expiration Date

02/20/2013

Registrant

Brian Crawford

215 WALNUT ST

GADSDEN, Alabama 35901-5254

United States

He's running the same bull over there too.

http://www.golfonsaleus.com/article-5-Retail+Operations.html

Someone asks him point blank if his stuff is from OEM.  He says yes.  He could be prosecuted for this and his info is right out there in the open.  He's not too bright.

On that site they claim to be located in Chicago, IL.  One thing that doesn't add up.  The language in their company writeups seems like it was written by someone who didn't speak English as their first language.  Perhaps this Brian Crawford fellow is an innocent pawn and someone just used his name and address because it was readily available online.

[MisterE]

Making two whole websites?  That's a lot of work for a scam.  But I do see my 5 year old Clevelands are now on sale for $369.99

[Mr3Wiggle]

Originally Posted by MisterE

Making two whole websites?  That's a lot of work for a scam.  But I do see my 5 year old Clevelands are now on sale for $369.99

The other site seems to be the old one, that people got wise to already.

[Motley01]

I just reported him to Titleist.

Since you found all the info, I provided them with everything. They need to shut that guy down.

I should call that number, and say I'm an IRS agent, and we are in the process of inspecting your records for golf equipment fraud.

[Motley01]

I just called that number, and some lady answered "impact accounting". Didn't say anything, just hung up. LOL

[Mr3Wiggle]

Originally Posted by Motley01

I just reported him to Titleist.

Since you found all the info, I provided them with everything. They need to shut that guy down.

I should call that number, and say I'm an IRS agent, and we are in the process of inspecting your records for golf equipment fraud.

LOL.  Tell them you're auditing his business financials because they didn't file a tax return last year.  The guy being a tax accountant will probably crap his pants.

[Motley01]

Originally Posted by Mr3Wiggle

LOL.  Tell them you're auditing his business financials because they didn't file a tax return last year.  The guy being a tax accountant will probably crap his pants.

I should have done that. Maybe I will, that's funny as hell.

Now this is getting fun. I just wrote him this email.

-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Hello Mr. Brian Crawford. You are selling counterfeit golf equipment, and I have reported you to the Federal Authorities internet crimes unit.

I have also reported you to several of the golf manufacturers you are selling as counterfeits.

And I have given all your information to them, such as your accounting firm.

Impact Accounting
215 WALNUT ST
GADSDEN, Alabama 35901-5254
(256) 467-3526

Have fun in JAIL!!!

[Mr3Wiggle]

Originally Posted by Motley01

I should have done that. Maybe I will, that's funny as hell.

Now this is getting fun. I just wrote him this email.

-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Hello Mr. Brian Crawford. You are selling counterfeit golf equipment, and I have reported you to the Federal Authorities internet crimes unit.

I have also reported you to several of the golf manufacturers you are selling as counterfeits.

And I have given all your information to them, such as your accounting firm.

Impact Accounting

215 WALNUT ST

GADSDEN, Alabama 35901-5254

(256) 467-3526

Have fun in JAIL!!!

LMAO!!!  The only thing you forgot was telling him how big of a loser he looked in his pic.

[MisterE]

Now that's funny right there!