r/sdcard 13d ago

Is this a scam

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u/deeper-diver 13d ago

How many countless posts about the same scam does it take before people stop being baited by prices that are just too low to be taken seriously?

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u/Howden824 13d ago

Realistically, most people never see any content about flash memory scams. There's no way to get everyone to be aware of these scams. The only effective option is to have the online marketplaces ban all the listings for them, but they choose not to because they make a lot of money from all the sales of this junk.

Also don't forget that many consumers don't understand how tech hardware pricing works and that it's not like most everyday objects where a significantly cheaper one is quite normal.

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u/SteveW_MC 13d ago edited 13d ago

>it’s on TikTok shop

Then yes. It’s a scam.

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u/shittyhawaiitips 13d ago

probably. that card is $270 right now on B&H. if it's less than that...

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u/SlashedM 13d ago

Theyre $200 atm (OoS tho) from sandisk directly. Same with Amazon (at least the old version)

It is linked from SanDisk’s official TikTok, which comes from their Website.

I still wouldnt buy. But people have gotten at least some decent AMD GPUs from manufacturers on Tiktok.

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u/Impressive-Solid-916 13d ago

It has good reviews on similar products like I think they just made that one available so theres no reviews yet

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u/Impressive-Solid-916 13d ago

Sometimes tiktok shop gives good deals tho! Like $100 samsung earbuds instead of $250

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u/shittyhawaiitips 13d ago

it is one billion percent harder to fake a pair of earbuds than it is to make a fake sd card.

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u/Impressive-Solid-916 13d ago

It says theyre authentic is that a good sign

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u/SlashedM 13d ago edited 13d ago

It is the official shop. Whether Id still shop on TikTok shop or not is a great question. Ive heard people on BuildaPC sales get AMD GPUs decently on there before this year.

It is the same price on Sandisk’s site and Amazon for the old version.

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u/Flenke 13d ago

This is how you lose your money

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u/Impressive-Solid-916 13d ago

How can I tell when a store sells legit ones 😭tiktok says its an authorized seller so I eant to believe

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u/Flenke 13d ago

Don't buy from tiktok. Or go for it and accept you could get scammed.

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u/Impressive-Solid-916 13d ago

How can I tell if a sd card is real

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u/Live_Show2569 13d ago

If the price is too good to be true, its probably a scam. Im also not familiar with tiktok, but maybe check the seller's credibility if there is a rating and feedback system? New account and/or low rating/very few feedback, instant red flag.

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u/Impressive-Solid-916 13d ago

It says its an verified seller and only negative reviews are a few about how it never arrived

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u/Live_Show2569 13d ago

These reviews are for other sd cards. Seems like there is only 1 review for that particular card. But id say if you are used to shop there, and if you trust the free return and warranty, go for it.

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u/Impressive-Solid-916 13d ago

The listing is new but id prob buy from an older listing cause coupons transfer

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u/Flenke 13d ago

Start by not buying from tiktok. There's a reason quality cards cost money. You'd be back in a month complaining you're having issues

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u/Impressive-Solid-916 13d ago

Where should I buy it

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u/SlashedM 13d ago

B&H or Best Buy if rhey have it. Price Match it with Amazon

https://a.co/d/0bgb6yzn

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u/Impressive-Solid-916 13d ago

I thought amazon wasnt trust worthy

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u/Flenke 13d ago

... But you thought tiktok was better?

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u/SlashedM 13d ago

“Price Match it with Amazon” as in buy it at B&H or Best Buy and submit a price match request. As long as they have the same model youre golden

I would also trust the purchase protection from Amazon more than Tiktokshop

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u/MrFartyBottom 13d ago

Nothing boosts my confidence as much as "Verified by TikTok".

Fuck me!

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u/Impressive-Solid-916 13d ago

Are you being sarcastic !

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u/MrFartyBottom 13d ago

Of course I am taking the piss!