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fish.on

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thebigfishstore.com
« on: December 10, 2013, 09:50:36 PM »
Hi, has anyone bought fishing gear from this online store:

http://www.thebigfishstore.com/

The prices seem very discounted. Is it legit?

Happy holidays all!
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Spawn Sack

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Re: thebigfishstore.com
« Reply #1 on: December 10, 2013, 10:00:02 PM »
Whoa...I'd be very surprised if this site is legit. Prices are WAY too low! For example the Calcutta D baitcasters are $150ish whereas in stores they are in the $375 range. You would never find one this cheap on ebay even. Also saw a Calcutta 200B for $99. Something fishy going on here...

Curious if anyone has ordered from this site.
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Re: thebigfishstore.com
« Reply #2 on: December 10, 2013, 10:04:23 PM »
dont like the fact that their is no address or phone # on the contact link.
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fish.on

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Re: thebigfishstore.com
« Reply #3 on: December 10, 2013, 10:10:06 PM »
The site states it is a small wholesaler, minimum order of $300 + flat $45 shipping fee.

The low price raised a red flag for me too, that is why I question if it is legit.

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Re: thebigfishstore.com
« Reply #4 on: December 10, 2013, 11:37:30 PM »
« Last Edit: December 10, 2013, 11:45:55 PM by lapa »
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Re: thebigfishstore.com
« Reply #5 on: December 11, 2013, 07:43:50 AM »
Good site lapa! Going with their review, plus a little common sense (if it seems too good to be true...) I would definitely NOT order from this site. The likely scenario will be you will get billed and get nothing, then have to go through the hassle with your credit card company or Paypal, etc to get your $ back. Although you would likely get it back.

I suppouse they couuuuuuld be selling knock offs at a discounted price, but I have never heard of knock off fishing reels :o Seems unlikely. Due to the red flags that come up on this site plus their stupidly low prices, I would not order a damn thing from them.
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Re: thebigfishstore.com
« Reply #6 on: December 11, 2013, 01:14:57 PM »
Quote from: Spawn Sack on December 11, 2013, 07:43:50 AM
Good site lapa! Going with their review, plus a little common sense (if it seems too good to be true...) I would definitely NOT order from this site. The likely scenario will be you will get billed and get nothing, then have to go through the hassle with your credit card company or Paypal, etc to get your $ back. Although you would likely get it back.

I suppouse they couuuuuuld be selling knock offs at a discounted price, but I have never heard of knock off fishing reels :o Seems unlikely. Due to the red flags that come up on this site plus their stupidly low prices, I would not order a damn thing from them.

Untrustworthy site, and a $300 minimum purchase? Yeah, thats a big HELL NO to shopping there...
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Re: thebigfishstore.com
« Reply #7 on: December 11, 2013, 02:14:36 PM »
Word to the wise, from someone who learnt it the hard way…
Never order anything from any internet firms which do not operate from a physical address.   ;)
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Re: thebigfishstore.com
« Reply #8 on: December 11, 2013, 04:32:06 PM »
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