Zavvi Direct - Have I been scammed?

[schlongers]

I've just purchased a Wii Fit from zavvi direct and I paid through protx.

http://www.zavvidirect.com/default.asp

I thought they were an affiliate/sister company of zavvi (Virgin Megastore's new name) but a little digging revealed that they're an independant company based in Brighton.

Are they legit? Will I get my Wii Fit?

Can anyone advise?

Thanx Rpointers!

[bad_bob00]

Not too sure if they are safe or not. Found this link with someone asking the same question: http://answers.yahoo.com/question/in...6043611AAvpGGr

How did you pay for your item?

Also the site is using ppc advertising on Google, which costs to do, so they may be legit, but then again they could be spending money simply to gain more customers (perhaps ripping them off too?).

[bad_bob00]

More info on their site/company here:
http://whois.domaintools.com/zavvi-direct.co.uk

The domain is registered to an individual although they appear to be operating as a company.

[Gaspode]

I've bought things from several retailers that use Protx - never had any problems, so you should be o.k.

[wolvesinwales]

A search around shows a lot are wary of them and i cant see anyone actually receiving anything from them BUT a lot of people have got in touch with Protx and had a refund so if i was you i would be onto them straight away.

[angst]

You are protected if you paid by credit card and the company fail to deliver suitable goods.Payment by debit card are at risk

[mamaflump]

Ah no i didnt order from that one sorry.

I hope you get this sorted and dont end up out of pocket

[Alikat]

You are protected if you paid by credit card and the company fail to deliver suitable goods.Payment by debit card are at risk

If it's a visa debit, you should also be covered, but must apply with something like eight weeks, cant remembe exact time, but googling it should find more info.

[schlongers]

Well I'll wait for the 21 days then I'll let you all know wether zavvidirect are either:
legit and Wii Fit's are in stock or
they're not legit and if I've been refunded in full or not

Thanx for your comments Rpointers!

[pmyring2]

Their contact address,20 Old Steine, Brighton, East Sussex, BN1 1EL is shared with quite a few other businesses. It Googles as Pavillion Business Centre, possibly just an office/accommodation address.

Seeing as the site was only registered on 20th March 2008 and the fact that a lot of the wording on the site has been directly copied from other websites (how many UK companies use the word "catalog" with that spelling ?) I would be very wary of parting with any money.

Just my thoughts.