Is this place real?

[Newbie12]

I know, this a dumb question, but I just wanted to know what your opnions are.

Topcom Techlonogy P/L
298 Mains RD,
Sunnybank QLD 4109,
Tel : 07-33458883;
Fax:07-33452268.
Email:[email protected]


I got this from an email I sent earlier if the Asus EN9800GT Matrix was still sold there.

This store's website don't even have it's trading hrs dedicatedly shown on it!

 

[Duwenbasden]

nope

http://maps.google.ca/maps?f=q&sour...=uQo1ttDI7aLp7DwCg9Q2kg&cbp=12,263.61,,0,12.1

 

[Newbie12]

No? That's what my friend says. He doesn't think that place real, and is just a scam to get money off you. Is this true? Are you sure this place is not real?

 

[Dave312]

There is a sign out the front of the place but I can't read what it says due to poor image quality. These guys are located in the yellow pages however.

Also according to the Australian Business registry, these guys are a real company. and their office is located in Sunnybank QLD. They have also been registered since 1999.

So from all that, I reckon this is not a scam. It is probably just some guy who has set up a business in his own home.

 

[Newbie12]

There is a sign out the front of the place but I can't read what it says due to poor image quality. These guys are located in the yellow pages however.

Also according to the Australian Business registry, these guys are a real company. and their office is located in Sunnybank QLD. They have also been registered since 1999.

So from all that, I reckon this is not a scam. It is probably just some guy who has set up a business in his own home.

How sure do you think this is not a scam on a scale of 0 being is definitely scam free and 10 being it's definitely a scam? Because the other guy said it is...

- Why would a guy create a Proprietary Company in his house??
- Google map should have a better quality image then crappy old blurred out ones!

 

[Dave312]

On a scale of 0-10, I would say that I'm about a 8. My reasoning is based on these points:

- It costs $$$ to be a registered business
- It costs $$$ to be advertised in the yellow pages
- A registered business is required to complete business statements which detail income and expenditures (I think these need to be completed on an quarterly basis)
- This business has been registered since 1999, meaning that if it was a scam, then it would be highly likely they would have been reported in the 11 years they have been in operation.
- They have an ABN, indicating that they must complete tax returns every year. They would be investigated for failing to do so.

I know plenty of businesses that work out of their own home. It is not uncommon for small businesses.

 

[tom_mai78101]

Also, I like to add that, some Google Map pictures are outdated, in this case, my nearby highway (finished 1 year ago) is still under construction. It's likely the map picture we are seeing is more than 3 years old.

 

[tooltiperror]

Yeah, I support that Google Maps isn't a secure place for verification.

My house was painted last year. Nothing yet.

 

[Newbie12]

On a scale of 0-10, I would say that I'm about a 8. My reasoning is based on these points:

- It costs $$$ to be a registered business
- It costs $$$ to be advertised in the yellow pages
- A registered business is required to complete business statements which detail income and expenditures (I think these need to be completed on an quarterly basis)
- This business has been registered since 1999, meaning that if it was a scam, then it would be highly likely they would have been reported in the 11 years they have been in operation.
- They have an ABN, indicating that they must complete tax returns every year. They would be investigated for failing to do so.

I know plenty of businesses that work out of their own home. It is not uncommon for small businesses.

Oh, okay...thanks. So I guess that's enough info to tell me that this business is not a fake. :shades: Because the last time I asked a question about a graphics card I want, they never replied, so I had to email their business email address to do it again and what do u know, it works, well atleast I got a reply...I'll see this for real once I get a product from them either online or offline...thankyou Dave! : thup:

 

[Newbie12]

Yeah, I support that Google Maps isn't a secure place for verification.

My house was painted last year. Nothing yet.

If google Maps is not a secure place for verification, than what is?

 

[UndeadDragon]

If google Maps is not a secure place for verification, than what is?

A proper business directory...

 

[Slapshot136]

I'll see this for real once I get a product from them either online or offline...

just buy it with a credit card and then if it doesn't show dispute the transaction via your credit card (send e-mails first, keep them as proof)

 

[Newbie12]

A proper business directory...

Like the yellow pages, right?

 

[Newbie12]

just buy it with a credit card and then if it doesn't show dispute the transaction via your credit card (send e-mails first, keep them as proof)

What do u mean by dispute the transaction via a credit card?
And also, what do u mean by send emails first? Like what's suppose to be in the email?

 

[Dave312]

Like the yellow pages, right?

I don't think yellow pages actually check whether you are a registered business so no. It is the Australian Business Registry which you should check. I searched and found them in this registry. The results are linked in one of my previous posts.

What do u mean by dispute the transaction via a credit card?
And also, what do u mean by send emails first? Like what's suppose to be in the email?

I think he was referring to the invoice emails that you usually receive when making online purchases.

 

[Newbie12]

I don't think yellow pages actually check whether you are a registered business so no. It is the Australian Business Registry which you should check. I searched and found them in this registry. The results are linked in one of my previous posts.

Oh? Well, okay....

I think he was referring to the invoice emails that you usually receive when making online purchases.

Ohh, well I have not made any online purchases ever in my life so far, so I wouldn't have a clue...well, thanks again, I guess...

 

[Slapshot136]

Ohh, well I have not made any online purchases ever in my life so far, so I wouldn't have a clue...well, thanks again, I guess...

no.. like if you buy it online, and then it doesn't show after a week of when it was supposed to arrive (read: shipping time + a week), you should e-mail them and tell them that the product you bought hasn't shown up yet, etc. - and if they ignore that (give them a few business days), then via your credit card issue a charge-back to get your money back

 

[Newbie12]

no.. like if you buy it online, and then it doesn't show after a week of when it was supposed to arrive (read: shipping time + a week), you should e-mail them and tell them that the product you bought hasn't shown up yet, etc. - and if they ignore that (give them a few business days), then via your credit card issue a charge-back to get your money back

'issue a charge-back' What's that mean?

And what happens if they don't give you the receipt or tax invoice?
Also, what if you using paypal instead of a credit card?