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[Android Stick & Console Intel based Computers] JasonFitzwilliam:
geekbuying fraud

Geekbuying are total scammers. Took my money, never sent me anything and never reply to emails. Made me wait until I couldn't get my money back too. Never again.

Also I'm not the only person to of been ripped off by them, check out all the links to other people who have posted their experiences and been ripped off.

Geekbuying are Mcbub.com, in4dealz.com, freaktab. Once people discover who they are, they make a new site. They post loads of fake reviews online.

Mcbub.com (de-listed from google for 2 years after being caught spamming, fraud, fake reviews, trying to trick google's search engine and also spreading false information).

Here are just a few links I found about them when I was investigating how they ripped me off.

http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20120924064134AA2t7n0

http://www.ripoffreport.com/r/Geekb...ept-a-defective-item-for-return-and-w-1055788

http://ca.trustpilot.com/review/geekbuying.com

http://www.scamadviser.com/is-geekbuying.com-a-fake-site.html

http://www.scambook.com/report/view/213781/GeekBuyingcom-Complaint-213781-for-$280.00

If you open their site and search geekbuying the complaints from people who have been ripped off is sick.

http://www.facebook.com/GeekbuyingThieves?ref=stream

The Facebook link is very good as all the users are verifiable real people. Not like the fake reviews Geekbuying post on the ratings sites.

It will be interesting to see the fake accounts come and attack me now, and what a surprize it will be the same accounts who bump their spam.

Best regards, J
[Android Stick & Console Intel based Computers] vic_singh:
Man this sucks,

I just ordered Minix Neo X7

I paid with PayPal, the email I received said they will ship the product out within 5 business days and provide a tracking number. If I dont receive my device within 20 days I will report it to PayPal to get my money back.

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Many members from thir forum order their android TV from Geekbuying with no issues.
[Android Stick & Console Intel based Computers] Appetisaac:
geekbuying fraud

Hardly compelling evidence there. I have been more than satisfied with my tvstick purchases. What are you accussing freaktab of?
[Android Stick & Console Intel based Computers] JasonFitzwilliam:
freaktab = Geekbuying

Checkout the facebook page the angry customers setup and see the ton of users who are real people who have been ripped off. If you say not compelling evidence you're either blind or just an obvious shill for them.

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If you get it you can consider yourself one of the lucky ones. Plenty of other places to shop that don't rip people off. I suggest canceling the order now before it ships.
[Android Stick & Console Intel based Computers] Appetisaac:
facebook shows less than one complaint a month since March. You are wasting your time posting here, you only joined this forum yesterday, obviously for a solitary rant. I am not being 'shilly' neither am I blind. Chill out, Chinese style.
[Android Stick & Console Intel based Computers] vwbug2007:
please leave the negative comments out of here it doesn't belong to this android stick topic do me a favor just leave your rants in other group ok?
[Android Stick & Console Intel based Computers] vic_singh:
Now I'm kinda worried.... I will give till Monday if it's not shipped then I will cancel my order and get it elsewhere.
[Android Stick & Console Intel based Computers] Appetisaac:
don't be a pessimist as it could take 10 days to receive your tracking # then it gets exciting......6 weeks delivery to ca. Patience, they're a long way away and are often lost in translation.
[Android Stick & Console Intel based Computers] vic_singh:
[MENTION=3795887]Appetisaac[/MENTION] I'm assuming you've ordered from them before.

That kinda sucks...cause I'm excited for this devise.
[Android Stick & Console Intel based Computers] JasonFitzwilliam:
http://www.trustpilot.com/review/mcbub.com

You'll notice the bad reviews are real name users where people logged in by facebook, the one positive review I noticed was posted by "Victor" anonymously.

Mcbub = Geekbuying, thats why they built another site. And already the vast quantity of people who post their complaints have seen through their fake reviews and outright money stealing. Anyone claiming that these guys are great simply works for them.

It's funny to watch shills try to attack me for spilling the beans on these fraudsters.
[Android Stick & Console Intel based Computers] Appetisaac:
You Sir, are as mad as a hatter.
[Android Stick & Console Intel based Computers] quincyquinn:
I had no problems with geekbuying, I bought two android sticks(Minix Neo G4's) last Christmas took about three weeks to ship to Ireland. One stick failed updating it sent it back and got a replacement for it. It did take a sometime to send back and get a return device, five or six weeks in all but they replaced it and it running great since.
[Android Stick & Console Intel based Computers] kasalamite:
as for me, i had no problems with geekbuying. ordered it, waited for a few days and after about two weeks i got my device. but i will order the nex minix n7 soon too. looks nice and hopefully its going to be real 1080p.
[Android Stick & Console Intel based Computers] djpeterdj:
geekbuying not a scam

I ordered the quad core box, through amazon, fullfilled by geekbuying. Ordered on a Sunday, had product in hand FROM CHINA, in 4days!!!
[Android Stick & Console Intel based Computers] polaris68:
Placed my 1st order with them for a KR-42 on August 27th and received delivery (to Ireland) on September 9th. It was sent from Singapore.

Device is working fine.
[Android Stick & Console Intel based Computers] javeis:
I ordered a T-R42 about two weeks ago from Geekbuying thru Amazon. Ordered on a Saturday night and was plugging it in in MO on Tuesday mid day. You can't get better than that unless you pick it off the shelf yourself at Wally World.
[Android Stick & Console Intel based Computers] pckarma112:
Hmm. I see the this debate is happening everywhere. While I am happy to see that some customers received what they purchase...( BTW, this includes myself.) But I purchased mine through Amazon and made sure through a e mail promise that it was in stock. So, no way for GB to offer up their dizzying reasons for no shipment.. But, think about it.. I have two friends who ordered the exact same stick directly from them. One got his stick in three weeks. The other got a DOA. He got stuck in the endless excuses and went past the amount of time for PayPal refund. This is why it upsets me when people defend this company. Sure everything went well for two of us. But what about my buddy that was completely ripped? Its not fair to him and others that they keep getting away with this. So, here is how I look at it. There making some extra money here. Some of us were lucky. Some of us not. But as long as we the customers continue to just ignore and have no empathy for those that were ripped...Well, GB will just keep selling. Just a word of caution for anyone thinking of buying one. Your better off going to Amazon and paying a few bucks extra. Or, you can take your chances directly...
[Android Stick & Console Intel based Computers] pckarma112:
And THEY will come after you. Some will be innocent people who were lucky enough to get their purchase. Others will be the trash themselves with fake names. But make no mistake. You are messing with how they make their money and they are very good at deception. Its as I said. The innocent people do not realize how fortunate they are. At first, I too thought they were reputable. Until, one of my close friends went through the nightmare. Now, I understand how they do it. If, you only burn three out of ten customers....Well you get it..
[Android Stick & Console Intel based Computers] syowr:
So if not geekbuying what sites are reputable to get devices from?
[Android Stick & Console Intel based Computers] mozzarelka:
You could try usellisell. I got my minix in 5 working days. Shipped from Spain

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[Android Stick & Console Intel based Computers] Javinator:
I don't understand the freaktab accusations in this thread. They don't sell anything there. Most of the threads are simply support/ROM/kernel etc. threads. There are a couple forums for places to make advertisements and talk about vendors and there are uncensored complaints in those threads about shipping too. Generally those complaints are responded to by a geekbuying rep and generally, from actually reading through the threads, they're resolved.

I'm not trying to advertise freaktab here, but they've helped me out quite a bit with my stick and I don't undertand the bashing.

As far as geekbuying, I'm also from Ontario and had no issues getting my stick a couple months ago. Delivery took about 3-4 weeks as I recall (probably about 2-3 weeks for it to even make it across the ocean). That being said, you're ordering from China. If you order from geekbuying you're likely to get the correct version of the stick you're ordering, however since you're shipping from China you might have issues in transit and the shipping times are long. You can usually get these sticks from resellers, but beware of fakes as there are lots of reports of counterfeit sticks coming from Amazon/eBay.
[Android Stick & Console Intel based Computers] tonix435:
I ordered my mk808 from geekbuying and it came a few weeks later, no issues. The mk808 works fine with xbmc with one of the ROMs from freaktab...I wouldn't use it hardcore, but for video playback for my son, it works great...plays 720p vids with minimal issues
[Android Stick & Console Intel based Computers] maverickmarc:
Got my MK908II from geebuying (68$) took 4 days with dhl delivery (20$) but was suprised to find out I had to an extra 20$ C.O.D. in taxes(Ontario). The item is legit, and I'm pretty sure is the best bang for the buck at the moment. Plus it came rooted, just had to install supersu and update the binary.
[Android Stick & Console Intel based Computers] britoso:
Bought two devices from them. No issues. Shipping takes about 3 weeks.

Even managed to RMA one of them. Should be arriving next week (waiting 6 weeks total)

They respond to email and try to accomodate request best they can. I imagine they are swamped with orders/emails. Patience and a cool mind pay off.
[Android Stick & Console Intel based Computers] SANGER_A2:
I ordered (and received) a T-R42 from GeekBuying. I live in the UK. No issues at all and it took about a week and a half. They are cheaper than Amazon so they probably are just really busy and the more orders you do I'm sure you'll screw up some sometimes! Lots of the TV boxes you can buy on Amazon are completely unbranded and there is no way if knowing if there are 3rd party ROMs available for them. At least GeekBuying sells devices that Lewy etc support.
[Android Stick & Console Intel based Computers] madprofessorus:
My experience with Geekbuying was bad,I ordered a Rikomagic IIIS,it came in time but it proved to be faulty(it shuts down itself suddenly)I contacted them and they suggest me to change the firmware.I tried a couple of official Rikomagic FWs,plus a couple of custom ones,the problem remained.I contact them again and suggested them to sent it back ,and they told me some...crap like I am great and I will solve the problem.I got pissed of and never mailed them again,so now I have a faulty device...I dont recommend them at all.
[Android Stick & Console Intel based Computers] lj64:
I have had two positive dealings with geekbuying both items arrived in smart time will be buying again found them to be very helpful when I changed my order to another stick.

Big Plus from me

LJ64 Australia
[Android Stick & Console Intel based Computers] PlutoDelic:
Freaktab is an amazing community when it comes to the Android Boxes. It has questioned, answered and even fixed a lot of issues that the manufacturers couldnt. I wish XDA woudlve been that community, but i doubt the android world will be giving much attention to this area, RockChip doesnt seem to care that its chipset is used for other uses then Tablets, so they dont give much of a damn to help here, giving the manufacturers limited capability and leaving the buyer with the worst situtation.

PS, whoever owns a Minix 7, firmware 007 just got out, and Finless 1.7 has made quite a powerful addition to it :).
[Android Stick & Console Intel based Computers] k2thec:
i purchased from geekbuying multiple times and have had no issues other than their over hyped gk802 being expensive junk. i dealt with their support on multiple occasions and their support was responsive and helpful. ymmv. I would not hesitate to order a product from a reputable manufacturer such as minix from geekbuying in order to save a few bucks. I thought their shipping was expediant having come from china... I would not rely on some of their products and accessories to perform as advertised though. make sure if when you get a minix that you will be covered under warranty with the specific retailer.
[Android Stick & Console Intel based Computers] Ather:
Ordered a cx-919 on 30/11, it shipped from Singapore 2 days later, the tracking number doesn't help much, hope the stick gets here soon! I did add 2$ insurance to the shipping just in case...
[Android Stick & Console Intel based Computers] flumpster:
Sounds about right.

They normally advertise that it can take up to a month. Mine did but it arrived about 11 days after first ordering it.
[Android Stick & Console Intel based Computers] Duvel999:
Took a month here to Europe :cool:

Was worth the wait.
[Android Stick & Console Intel based Computers] Dr Goodvibes:
Bought a Bluetooth Game controller from Geekbuying and never had a problem.

Bluetooth G910 game controller

Works will with Sony XPERIA M and Minix NEO X7 box.

Also bought tens of products from dx.com and aliexpress.com and never had a problem.

The few times an order couldn't be completed they refunded the money.

Ordered some junk products and got said junk product.

Best one knows about a given product in some detail before ordering to avoid some cheap junk not fit for purpose. :)

Oh and as an update dx.com, aliexpress.com and Geekbuying send most of their stuff registered mail, so you can track it.
[Android Stick & Console Intel based Computers] whitedavidp:
I Am Not Very Happy With G.B.

I recently ordered a TV box from them. Good price and decent looking specs. However, they advertised it as having a Type A (normal) HDMI connector and it actually has a Type C (mini) HDMI connector. The box included a Type-C to Type-A cable but I could not use it. So I had to purchase an adapter I could use off EBay for $3 and wait for it to show up before I could even power it on. It seemed to work but I could NOT get it to display anything on my computer monitor although I was able to get it to display on my TV. Nothing I did in changing output parameters gave me anything usable. My Minix Neo X5 had no such problems. So finally I decided to just return the thing. I had purchased the ability to do a US return for an additional $1.99. Well worth it to save the time, money, and foolishness in sending to China. The trip from Washington to Calif for the box should have taken no more than 3 days. However, after 10 they kept telling me it was not received yet. I shipped it insured (good idea) so was able to track it and show on the USPS website that they had it delivered 3 days after shipment. I emailed them this and opened a PayPal dispute. Only then did the stop stalling and return my money. I seriously doubt I will ever purchase from them again. So buyer beware.
[Android Stick & Console Intel based Computers] pckarma112:
Make sure you read carefully the thread here. If it sounds as if they are unsure of how to express themselves. It may be that English is not their native language... Think about it.
[Android Stick & Console Intel based Computers] whitedavidp:
I agree that English is likely NOT their native language. They do sign their emails with names like Katie and Anna so they are trying to at least put on an English facade. But I do think they understand adequately. For example, on the 24th of this month they wrote me,

"In fact ,I have take the order number #xxxxxxx to ask the California office about it .But they said they haven't receive yet ,so i want you can send us the tracking number for a trace before receive."​

Later that same day, after both sending them tracking that showed the package was delivered on the 15th AND filing a PayPal complaint they wrote:

"I just contact the California office .and nice to tell you that they have received.Do not worry , i will told my manager refund the money to you within 48 hours."​

Happy coincidence? Or only reacting to more aggressive measures? You be the judge.

I am not saying that folks should not buy from them. But I would strongly urge that US return be purchased (if you live in the US) and that you take good care to ensure returns are tracked and that you pay via a mechanism that provides adequate protection from a deal gone south. Good advice in most purchases anyhow. But particularly so, I think, with these folks.
[Android Stick & Console Intel based Computers] cumic:
No problem with geekbuying, package posted by normal post no insurance.
[Android Stick & Console Intel based Computers] octop:
Stay alert when buying Chinese tablet

Hi.

I was checking out geekbuying.com reputation and I was leaded here. I saw some of your arguments here. I felt obliged to voice out as part of the community & share my experience of buying China's stuff:

There're some reputable sites which also cheat sometimes, you can't judge by their previous reputation all the while. Some sites started with good records and they don last. 1 good example is McBub (it became popular b'cse ppl thrust them), I used to buy many accessories with them, until I bought some expensive stuff ... then you can see those ethical worms fell out. They will delay your shipping sometimes with lot of excuses until you threaten them to file dispute with Paypal, sometime they throw refurbished / demo set at U after chasing them for your orders, once a few customers & I were sent damaged units just for us to claim RMA b'cse they couldn't get the stock at the price advertised! These could applies to any Chinese websites who don warrant a money-back policy & strong brand (i.e taobao, tmall etc).

Most of my experiences were good except some hickups with:

tinydeal.com, pandawill.com, mcbub.com ... all these are reputable eTailers once ... until rotten apples appeared in them.

To be fair neither you or JasonFitzwilliam were wrong. geekbuying may be ok now ... may be ok to most of you, but not everyone, every time. So stay alert. His info where McBub reincarnate to other company is also valuable ... this is the trick Chinese manufacture used frequently. Let tell you many popular chinese brand like Sanei & Ampe, Freelander & McBub (many more) are actually each belong to same boss! So are retailing web sites.

Care to share any besides geekbuying.com?

Merimobiles, fastcardtech are ok too though their price may not be the cheapest.

With many of you saying geekbuying.com is ok, I feel a bit confidence. Anyway, I still acknowledge risk within.

Lets keep sharing info to protect ourselves as consumer.

Rgds,

Peter
[Android Stick & Console Intel based Computers] Adren alin:
find xiaomi 10400mAh Power Bank $19.99 on geekbuying facebook. hope i can get one. :D:D:D have added to my cart
[Android Stick & Console Intel based Computers] cemal4u:
Dont trust geekbuying!

I bougt an android stick from geekbuying, pay for device and DHL fast shipping, i ask for tracking number and they sent me a number for tracking, after 2 weeks the tracking number still dosent work, and ask again , and they said " you need to pay 37$ more or we ship it air mail" i dont want to pay, and want to refund, and they didnt refund! i dispute paypal, i am still waiting for refund from paypal, and they said " back your dispute and we will refund your money ))) They lie, according to eye...
[Android Stick & Console Intel based Computers] katinsh:
I do recommend GeekBuying!

Last week have ordered Meizu MX4. DHL (+insurance) from Hong-Kong to Latvia cost me only USD 4.63.

Meizu has been sent in 3 days and received by me in another 3 days - 1st time for such super-fast delivery.

I am more than happy.

my tracking information:

http://www.dhl.com/en/express/tracking.html?AWB=4756289694&brand=DHL

I do recommend GeekBuying!
[Android Stick & Console Intel based Computers] blinkone:
Same here, Never had a problem with geekbuying & iv brought loads of things from them.
[Android Stick & Console Intel based Computers] y300owner:
Man, I don't know to buy from them or not. Their phone listed and the prices are AWESOME, just too good to be true. I reallllly want to order from them but I just don't want to get scammed.

CAN someone please confirm it that they are not bunch of scammers? I want hard evidence PLEASE
[Android Stick & Console Intel based Computers] Duvel999:
No problem.

Bought cx-919

Took 3 weeks to Europe

Bought stuff from dx.com.

No problem.

Took 14 days to Europe

Sent by my Z1 with XDA Fax
[Android Stick & Console Intel based Computers] MotoXoom:
No problems here either....

Bought Tronsmart CX-919, delivered to New Zealand in 7 days.

Shipping fast

Packaging great

Product as described.

Happy Customer here :)

Just ordered a PIPO X7s X7 2GB/64GB Dual Boot Intel Mini PC Windows 8.1 & Android 4.4 Intel Z3736F Quad Core WiFi Bluetooth :D

Cant wait to get it :good:
[Android Stick & Console Intel based Computers] probstc:
Great prices, selction - After sale support not great.

I have been shopping at Geekbuying.com for about two years now, placing over 20 orders and spending more than $1400 USD in the process.

Geekbuying.com is an amazing online store with gadgets galore at great prices. The problem starts when your order is shipped defective or DOA - Then be prepared to take a loss and/ or a long process to get some of your money back,

Merchandise shipped from China can be shipped cheaply, while still having tracking and being registered. Returning the item to China in the same manner is horrendously expensive!

This said, when you receive a defective item and contact Geekbuying.com's after sale support, you will be entering a long drawn out process of email exchanges, ultimately resulting in their request of you shipping the item back to them "by the cheapest airmail method" possible (i.e. no tracking or registration). If you do so, consider your investment a complete loss as the item will "disappear" in transit.

In my case, I decided to err on the side of caution, and I got PayPal involved, which did mean I had to return the item at my expense, but at least with tracking and PayPal's backing I have a good chance of getting some of my money back. All in all, on a $100 USD item, I am looking at a $30 USD loss, for an item that was shipped DOA, seemed previously used and had missing/ incorrect parts.

All this said, it you love gadgets and do not mind taking a loss from time to time, Geekbuying.com does provide a nice selection at great prices. If you believe that one should expect to receive an item that is as described and in working condition, and if not, a no hassle return process, shop elsewhere!
[Android Stick & Console Intel based Computers] Lada333:
Hey guys!

I ordered a Mi Band 2 from GeekBuying.com last friday, but didn't receive any emails about the shipping information (I live in Hungary, but I don't think it should take over 2-3 days to process an order from Europe).

Should I wait for a couple more days, or should I start emailing them, asking about my order?