Dodgy home theatre off the back of a van...

Asterix · 27-07-2005, 03:52 PM

Those guys are back!

A few years ago a van stopped a bunch of us at the traffic lights in Caulfield. spose we were a good target coz P platers without money don't drive new Clubsports.
They said they had cheap home theatre systems for Cheap.
They had a clipboard with price lists & said they only sell to night clubs, etc.
The gear was reportedly worth $10,800, but they were selling for $2,000.
They even offered us to call their supplier & get a quote for the gear which checked out with their price list.
My mate bought these speakers for 2 grand & 6 months later "A Current Affair" had a show on these guys & an audiophile guy ripped them apart & said the speakers totalled about $400 in value coz of crap quality materials.

Just then 2 dodgy guys & a girl in a Kia Preggio van with a triple M radio sticker on the back window stopped & asked me if i wanted to buy any home theatre gear.
Of course I said no & that "I know all about you guys".
They laughed & said you don't know what it is until you've seen it.
I ignored them & they drove off.

Just a warning to AGT folk to be carfeul as they are a well organised crew selling dodgy stuff.

CRA23 · 27-07-2005, 03:58 PM

its been happing for years up on the gold cost ive been asked like 6 times now all over the gold coast, the first time i was asked as was in 2002, they use renta vans to try to hide better

woofy · 27-07-2005, 04:17 PM

i remember those van guys...always used to be around in melb, especially in caulfield

Dogo · 27-07-2005, 05:42 PM

ive had them a few times.

dodgy buggers !

TheJabba · 27-07-2005, 06:09 PM

there was similar thing happening in sydney about 4-5 years ago. only difference was it was operation by police who were trying to pin down a couple of organised gangs who were ripping off warehouses....

Cosmo Dude · 28-07-2005, 08:49 PM

I was offered speakers when I was an apprentice (‘bout 18 years ago). I didn't buy them but a few mates did, they failed within weeks.
You gets no warranty from the back of a van and as selling crap is not breaking any law the cops don't care.
Also look out for "they were left over from a job" or "it was a double-up and the warehouse doesn't want them back"

27-07-2005, 03:52 PM	#1
Asterix AstinaGT Regular Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Melbourne, Vic Car: Ex Astina, ex R34, ex 850R, currently Polo GTi Posts: 431	Dodgy home theatre off the back of a van... Those guys are back! A few years ago a van stopped a bunch of us at the traffic lights in Caulfield. spose we were a good target coz P platers without money don't drive new Clubsports. They said they had cheap home theatre systems for Cheap. They had a clipboard with price lists & said they only sell to night clubs, etc. The gear was reportedly worth $10,800, but they were selling for $2,000. They even offered us to call their supplier & get a quote for the gear which checked out with their price list. My mate bought these speakers for 2 grand & 6 months later "A Current Affair" had a show on these guys & an audiophile guy ripped them apart & said the speakers totalled about $400 in value coz of crap quality materials. Just then 2 dodgy guys & a girl in a Kia Preggio van with a triple M radio sticker on the back window stopped & asked me if i wanted to buy any home theatre gear. Of course I said no & that "I know all about you guys". They laughed & said you don't know what it is until you've seen it. I ignored them & they drove off. Just a warning to AGT folk to be carfeul as they are a well organised crew selling dodgy stuff.

27-07-2005, 03:58 PM	#2
CRA23 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Gold Coast, QLD Car: a helichopter Posts: 801 View Photos By: CRA23	its been happing for years up on the gold cost ive been asked like 6 times now all over the gold coast, the first time i was asked as was in 2002, they use renta vans to try to hide better __________________ Corners are just that much more fun with coilovers......

27-07-2005, 05:42 PM	#4
Dogo Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Melb, Aus Car: Mazda 323 BA BPT transplant Posts: 3,459 View Photos By: Dogo	ive had them a few times. dodgy buggers ! __________________ [ Turbo BA ] see my readers ride

28-07-2005, 08:49 PM	#6
Cosmo Dude コスモ Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Location: Vic Car: Mazda '95 Astina I4, '86 B2K and '10 3 MZR-CD Posts: 7,888 View Photos By: Cosmo Dude	I was offered speakers when I was an apprentice (‘bout 18 years ago). I didn't buy them but a few mates did, they failed within weeks. You gets no warranty from the back of a van and as selling crap is not breaking any law the cops don't care. Also look out for "they were left over from a job" or "it was a double-up and the warehouse doesn't want them back" __________________ My 'stina Hatch

27-07-2005, 04:17 PM	#3
woofy Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Melbourne Car: Race Blue RS Octavia hatch, Black Santa Fe Elite Posts: 826 View Photos By: woofy	i remember those van guys...always used to be around in melb, especially in caulfield

27-07-2005, 06:09 PM	#5
TheJabba Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Sydney Posts: 5	there was similar thing happening in sydney about 4-5 years ago. only difference was it was operation by police who were trying to pin down a couple of organised gangs who were ripping off warehouses....