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Old 11-12-2023, 09:38   #1
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Offgridsolarappliances.com Scam?

I found a website https://www.offgridsolarappliances.com/ and the prices are suspiciously low. Has anyone on here used this site before, or is it a scam?
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Re: Offgridsolarappliances.com Scam?

The address is given in the "contact us" page, so a bit of work with Google Earth ought to find it. Now I guess some people run businesses from their bedroom, but they are unlikely to get me to place an order. That assumes its genuine in the first place.

Looking at the price of $97 for a Victron Multiplus means you are unlikely to see your order arrive, or your money back either.

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Re: Offgridsolarappliances.com Scam?

The address does not exist. Or at least I can't map it at all.

I would say its fake.

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Re: Offgridsolarappliances.com Scam?

Do you really believe---even in your wildest dreams--that the following equipment could all be sold for less than $100????

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2 x Victron LiFePO4 Lithium Battery 12.8V/200Ah-a – Smart, BAT512120610
Victron MultiPlus-II Inverter Charger 12/3000/120-32, PMP122305010
Victron Orion-Tr Smart 12/12-30A (360W) Non-isolated DC-DC charger, ORI121236140
Victron Lynx Smart BMS 500, LYN034160200
2 x Victron Lynx Distributor, LYN060102000
Victron Smart Battery Protect 12/24V-100A, BPR110022000
Victron Cerbo GX, BPP900450100
Victron GX Touch 50, BPP900455050
Victron M8 Circular Connector Male/Female 3 Pole 2m, 2 Pack, ASS030560200
2 x Victron RJ45 UTP Cable 0.9m, ASS030064920
Victron Interface MK3-USB – VE.Bus to USB., ASS030140000
2 x Victron LiFePO4 Lithium Battery 12.8V/200Ah-a – Smart

This is one of those sites that requires so much ignorance and greed to be successful that I almost hesitate to call it a scam.
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Re: Offgridsolarappliances.com Scam?

It must be legitimate because it's website states clearly that "By shopping with offgridsolarappliances.com you can ensure that you’re associated with a business founded on integrity."

This website reminds me of that nearly-famous website in Indonesia selling marine engines at incredible prices. Very sophisticated website. Of course, a 5 minute search via Google bursts all those hopes and aspirations.
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