New Bruiser for $375, Is this a scam?

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New Bruiser for $375, Is this a scam?

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New Bruiser $375 usd shipped, new Mountain Rider $349 usd shipped. Can this be true?

http://rcatmosphere.com/products.php?product=Tamiya-Toyota-Mountain-Rider-4x4-Pick%252dUp-1%7B47%7D10-Kit

The site appears to be legit. These are selling elsewhere for twice that price. What's going on here?
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It's time to stand up to the bully. Support the companies that support the industry, not the ones that tear it down. Say no to Traxxas
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Thanks Jeff.
I was curious so I proceed to checkout and this is what I got.
RC Atmosphere.JPG
They never requested payment info so all they have from me is an email address.
Normally these sites are fill with bad grammar, misspelling, etc., and are not up to date on their copyright. But this one looks very proper.
Anyway, we'll see what they come back with. Stay tuned....
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Re: New Bruiser for $375, Is this a scam?

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I found this website earlier this year. My B.S. alarm instantly went off, but I had to check it out just in case a cheap Mountain Rider could be in my future. It appears to be a money grab scam. I could not find one person who ordered anything and received it.

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Thanks Basher.
My BS alarm is normally set to high but today it must be unplugged.
It was the Mountain Rider that brought me to the site. I'd love to have one of those especially after seeing this very well made customer video:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tj6eohhWuQ4

Oh well, can't have everything I guess. :(
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It seems that if scamming folks is their thing, then maybe they should pick a target hobby that's actually popular. :roll:
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I got my fake bruiser on eBay for $290 shipped. It took forever to get here but it’s pretty cool and RTR.
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Re: New Bruiser for $375, Is this a scam?

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Wait a minute, how do we know that photo is legit. :evil:
Oh, okay, I see your Cliff Lett car in the background. Sorry! :oops:

Who did you order it from, if you don't mind telling?
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