Toshiba 42HP82 42-Inch Plasma HDTV-Ready Flat Panel TV
100% SCAM
I didn't believe the customer reviews about several of the televisions that are listed on Amazon.com until I became interested in this 50\\" Plasma Flat Panel HD Ready TV.  I was completely sold on purchasing the television, but something told me to read this items customer reviews, as well as some of the reviews for other televisions that are being sold for dirt cheap.  After reading other reviews, I found that all of these items are placed by scammers.  They all suggest that you purchase your new television anywhere but within the confines of Amazon.com so that they can guarantee that you AREN'T protected against their scams.  In fact, I decided to e-mail David Munchen, who's selling this television for $600 USD (including taxes, shipping and handling).  Our conversation was identical to another customer review that I saw posted with a Zenith 60\\" Television.  Our conversation was as follows: <br /> <br />Hi, <br />  <br />My name's Daryl Shaw.  I was writing because I saw your ad on Amazon.com.  You have 50\\" plasma televisions for sale?  I've just moved into a new place, and I'm building it from the ground up.  I have yet to purchase a television for my home and I would definitely be interested in one of the televisions that you have for sale.  How would I go about purchasing this television?  Do you have a number for me to contact you? <br />  <br />Thanks, <br /> <br />Daryl Shaw <br /> <br />His RESPONSE: <br /> <br />Dear sir, <br />  <br />The price for the Plasma Tv is 600 USD, the Plasma Tv is <br />brand new, with all standard accesries. <br />For shipping i am using UPS and for the payment <br />Western Union managed by a third part service <br />(Square Trade). i sell at this priece because i have 12 in my stock and i want to sell it fast <br /> So please tell me if agree in starting a <br />transaction, <br />  <br />I wait your reply <br />  <br />Thank you <br /> <br />My REPLY: <br /> <br />This is a great deal!  I've called some people b/c I need thistelevision ASAP and I can assure a purchase today.  What do I need to do? <br />  <br />Thanks! <br />  <br />Daryl Shaw <br /> <br />His RESPONSE: <br /> <br />Dear sir, <br />  <br />They will inform you about the information to where to <br />send the payment and they will keep this <br />information until you receive the package all you have <br />to do <br />is to give me your final order and your <br />shipping/personal <br />details so i could forward them to Amazon Square <br />Trade: <br />First Name: <br />Last Name: <br />Address: <br />City: <br />County/State: <br />Zip Code: <br />Country: <br />Contact phone # : <br />  <br />And they will inform you about all you have to do. <br />  <br />I wait your reply, <br />Thank you