Fraudulent Retail Websites

It's pretty bold to accuse someone of outright fraud. For your sake, I hope you have proof.

tony1954

I am not sure why you want to disagree with the OP’s assertions ...

I’ve questioned the OP, who has made claims of fraud. I haven’t actually disagreed, other than to note that the sale of gray market goods is not inherently fraudulent. Both sites look sketchy to me. On the other hand, it's also odd to see a manufacturer use a forum to claim fraud on the part of a retailer. That's why I asked if the OP contacted the US retailer before going public.

My guess is this thread won't last. It's one thing to urge caution, and it looks well warranted here. But it's another to allege fraud in the absence of proof.

verdantaudio

It is so egregious that Verdant brand speakers are offered on their site. Obviously I manufacturer those and don’t sell to them.

Could it be gray market goods? I agree the site looks sketchy, but that’s not necessarily egregious or fraudulent.

verdantaudio

For the domestic retailer, it is not grey market for my products.

How do you know it’s not obtaining your products outside official channels?

Have you contacted the dealer? (Its address is on the website.)

stereo5

why not let this go, it is his speaker brand ...

It’s very unusual for a manufacturer to make an accusation of fraud on A’gon. I don’t think I’ve ever seen it happen before. As a manufacturer, I’d think he has recourse other than a public forum. Given that he’s publicly posted the allegation of fraud, it seems fair to ask simple questions, such as if he’s contacted the entity he’s accused.