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TechRavingMad
28
Nov 21, 2016
This is one of the worst ripoff's I've ever seen on Massdrop. These are all the basic Satin Tower Deck Boxes that can be had on Amazon for under $11 with prime shipping. Please no one buy this drop. I like Massdrop and have used it many times, but just be aware and investigate before allowing cons to rip people of with crap like this.
Kevin
5434
Outreach
Nov 23, 2016
TechRavingMadYou do realize this drop is $12.99 + shipping for TWO deck boxes, right? cc: @dahermitt @Cujucuyo
Cujucuyo
26
Nov 23, 2016
KevinBasically you get two boxes for $20.74 total including shipping, which is $10.37 per box whereas on eBay you get them for $9.50 e/a (brand new - any color) including shipping, if you purchased two from eBay you'd be saving $1.74 when compared to this drop, plus you'd be earning eBay bucks if you have that active; The point of Massdrop is getting a good deal as long as enough people unlock that sweet-spot of a price, however shipping price kills it, with the shipping added there's no deal at all.
dahermitt
35
Nov 23, 2016
TechRavingMadYou do realize that the shipping and handling makes this and the majority of ALL MassDrop deals absolutely WORTHLESS when compared to other websites, right?
TechRavingMad
28
Nov 23, 2016
dahermittI wouldn't say that the majority of all massdrop deals are absolutely worthless, the majority are just the same as what you can get on other sites. What makes them unworthy to purchase is that you get them at the same price as other sites but you have to wait weeks to get them. That to me is worthless when there's no savings.
dahermitt
35
Nov 23, 2016
TechRavingMadBut they are presented in a fashion that suggests they would be a much better deal than found elsewhere.
TechRavingMad
28
Nov 23, 2016
KevinOf course @kevin but the total cost of this is $20.74, you can buy two of these basic color boxes for around $19 including shipping. They are on both Amazon and Ebay for that price. On top of that, if you order from Amazon or Ebay you don't have to wait several weeks to get your order. I'm just pointing out like @Cujucuyo that this isn't the point or the value in Massdrop, this isn't a deal. The point of Massdrop is when you can get something at a good price that you can't get elsewhere if the crowd, the "mass" participate. In this case even if the crowd buys in you're not getting a deal. My guess is that this @Kevin is Derium and he's just clearing out stock, good for you, it's good business, I just don't agree with the impression that this is a good deal.
Biggdog
54
Nov 23, 2016
TechRavingMadThis is definitely a poor deal. At best you're saving like $1 more likely pennies vs Amazon or ebay or a number of other places. Shipping would likely be quicker elsewhere too.
Kevin
5434
Outreach
Nov 23, 2016
TechRavingMadAmazon's prices seem to range from $10.30 and up for the same deckboxes, some with prime shipping, some without https://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/B00FRIEAN8/ref=dp_olp_new_mbc?ie=UTF8&condition=new
We don't compare our prices to eBay sellers, there are some great very reputable super sellers that are exactly like a store experience, and others that are much less so.
I agree that there isn't much value to be had on this drop, and that is disappointing. I think it's a little harsh to call this drop the 'worst rip off' though. I'm going to talk to our buying and marketing teams to see if we can do anything about the pricing. No promises, but it doesn't hurt to ask. Thanks for the feedback guys!
I'm definitely not Derium, last time I looked in the mirror, I was 100% more Asian than he is.
Lt.Canuck
1
Nov 23, 2016
TechRavingMadI purchased this right now and the total I paid for the two was 17.74. That's including tax/shipping. I could not easily find anything close to as good a price on amazon or ebay. I'm sure there is something close if I looked around real hard, but why would I do that when there is a convenient and well priced product available here?
TechRavingMad
28
Nov 24, 2016
Lt.CanuckWell for the third time since this drop started the price has been lowered (first time I've seen it happen after the target's been hit). This drop started at $14.99 +$7.75 SH, then after the first few comments it was dropped to 12.99 + 7.75, and now it's at 9.99 + 7.75 SH. NOW it's a good deal and worth it. To be very clear, I called this one of the "worst rip offs" when the price was it's initial pricing, not what it is now.
TechRavingMad
28
Nov 24, 2016
KevinThank you for lowering the price. Now it makes sense (and I actually joined the drop). To be clear my comment was aimed at the initial price, not what it's at now. And part of what made it so bad initially wasn't just that it was more expensive than Amazon, but that it would also take a week or more to get it. Time is more valuable then money, so to ask someone to pay more AND take longer to get was just horrible. As I said, now though, it's a good deal and I'm participating!
Lt.Canuck
1
Nov 24, 2016
TechRavingMadAh, I was not aware that the original lowest price was 12.99. And it only shows up for me as being 14.99->12.99->9.99, without an indication the 9.99 was added later. That was why I was baffled that anyone thought this was a bad deal!