Mustang Gregg Posted July 16, 2021 Share Posted July 16, 2021 I have been getting advertising emails from them often. They supposedly have some primers, but not cheap, of course. Any Pards buy from them? Good results? MG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nickel City Dude Posted July 16, 2021 Share Posted July 16, 2021 I checked the web and could not find any web site for them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Original Lumpy Gritz Posted July 16, 2021 Share Posted July 16, 2021 Never heard of'em. Gotta link? OLG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bart Slade Posted July 16, 2021 Share Posted July 16, 2021 I assume we're talking about https://component-connection.com/our-inventory/# Just looked on there, no link to a purchase option that I can find. I do like this quote on their website (today being July 16th): "Below is an availability chart of our current stock levels. This will be updated weekly. Updated 5/16/2021" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Singin' Sue 71615 Posted July 16, 2021 Share Posted July 16, 2021 Run away.....run away..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Not Dead Ed Posted July 16, 2021 Share Posted July 16, 2021 I check out the spelling, it may spoof something similar. example I saw this morning called ammoandsguns vs a real place called ammoandguns. second if the don’t have a physical address run away third, google that address and make sure it’s not an empty lot or similar, last if the only want bitcoin, zelle, no credit cards, run away…. too many are scamming ammo today…. they’re modern day stagecoach robbers…. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mustang Gregg Posted July 16, 2021 Author Share Posted July 16, 2021 Well, they were talking about a $100 Haz Mat Fee at the start of the email commo. When I asked about 25K to 30K primer, order they said $60+ Haz Mat Fee. I am an FFL and I have never paid that much on Haz Mat Fees on a little order like that. Just sayin', Mustang Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cholla Posted July 16, 2021 Share Posted July 16, 2021 Using the link provided above it looks bogus. No physical address provided. No actual part numbers listed. No actual inventory numbers shown. One of the images is from a photo stock company, another was ripped from another ammo company website. Nothing looks are feels right about the site. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Boy Posted July 16, 2021 Share Posted July 16, 2021 The website domain name is not registered so no owner name or address, 800 number connects to India… beware, beware https://forum.accurateshooter.com/threads/warning-email-from-component-connection.4038222/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mustang Gregg Posted July 18, 2021 Author Share Posted July 18, 2021 Cholla & John Boy, Thanks for checking into it!!! I have seen a few spelling errors in their emails and I was getting concerned that they are a SCAM outfit. They have been bugging me with supposedly large quantities of 7 cent name brand primers. And they have been emailing some of our local Pards telling about their primers that are cheaper than what I sell through my shop. Much obliged, Mustang Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mustang Gregg Posted July 18, 2021 Author Share Posted July 18, 2021 Here is the address that I have been getting the emails from: Sales@component-connection.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mustang Gregg Posted July 20, 2021 Author Share Posted July 20, 2021 I just sent an email asking why he is operating out of a residence. He said they do $8 million a month. And he's going to delete me from his email stream. Bogus? I wonder----- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Not Dead Ed Posted July 20, 2021 Share Posted July 20, 2021 I looked at it’s web page, it’s slick, no prices just a call us, and their “who we are” page has them saying “we’re not a scam” (meaning probably a scam). They claim “warehouses”, and multiple people who all work to purchase components and powder, just to sell to you, plus they claim they have everything in stock. there is no address, no names, no prices, nothing but a 1-800 number…. and a smooth operator can talk and scam people on the other side…. I bet they sell RX meds and car warranties too from the e call center… They do mention they ship to class 6 FFL’s who are professional reloader’s. personally, unless someone knows a professional reloader who used them, it’s time to block them. and that 8million a month, that means they are selling 96million annually? Lol. I say Scam, and run away, run away…. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Rainmaker, SASS #11631 Posted July 20, 2021 Share Posted July 20, 2021 I say call them and tie up their line as long as possible, then they can scam less people. Dirt bags! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StirrupTrouble Posted July 20, 2021 Share Posted July 20, 2021 The 800# on their site has been associated with a number of Scams unrelated to firearms as well, so probably one of those scam boiler rooms common over there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phantom, SASS #54973 Posted July 20, 2021 Share Posted July 20, 2021 On 7/16/2021 at 2:27 PM, Mustang Gregg said: Well, they were talking about a $100 Haz Mat Fee at the start of the email commo. When I asked about 25K to 30K primer, order they said $60+ Haz Mat Fee. I am an FFL and I have never paid that much on Haz Mat Fees on a little order like that. Just sayin', Mustang Not saying legit or anything else...and as a Component Supplier they should have their own HazMat certification. However, if a company doesn't have their own Cert, HazMat can easily cost that if they sub out their shipments...which again would be stoopid for a Component Supplier. Phantom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mustang Gregg Posted July 26, 2021 Author Share Posted July 26, 2021 He's been emailing me back now after being offended by my "Are you really legit " questions. I'm just not ready to try that outfit yet, though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Rainmaker, SASS #11631 Posted July 26, 2021 Share Posted July 26, 2021 Run away... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Not Dead Ed Posted July 26, 2021 Share Posted July 26, 2021 Total scam…. Check there was a previous thread on them. Slick websites, payment by Bitcoin, Venmo or zelle only. Scammer get offended when called out too. Just block the emails. better yet ask for a physical address and then go to google streetview. 99% chance nothing is there…. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Duncan Posted July 26, 2021 Share Posted July 26, 2021 On 7/20/2021 at 9:58 AM, The Rainmaker, SASS #11631 said: I say call them and tie up their line as long as possible, then they can scam less people. Dirt bags! Scammers "toll Free" 800 number can be forwarded to a very expensive toll charge number. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frontier Lone Rider Posted July 26, 2021 Share Posted July 26, 2021 Here is what I found. STAY AWAY.There are multiple indicators that this recently-created Component-Connection enterprise is not to be trusted:English language spelling errorsNo BBB ratingNo User feedbackNo Physical store address listedNo indication of how email addresses were obtained800 Number registered to Vodaphone account in IndiaAlso member Highpower-Fclass observed:- The domain name was registered 2 weeks ago- No information on where they are located- Only contact information is a 800 phone number and email address- The so called 'Inventory' page shows no information other than that they supposedly have everything in stock- No pricing information whatsoeverSTAY AWAY. PROTECT Yourself!Rick 300 said: Anybody else get this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mustang Gregg Posted July 27, 2021 Author Share Posted July 27, 2021 Component Connection 1625 Country Club Blvd Cape Coral, FL 33990-2175 It looks like a residence on Google. A retired crew chief Pard of mine lives only 10 miles from there and he's going to go check it out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mustang Gregg Posted August 26, 2021 Author Share Posted August 26, 2021 He went and looked at the house at that address. It looks like a normal residence. No tell tale trucks, deliveries, etc. No employee vehicles parked around there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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