Beware of FAKE Mike Colon DVD's being sold on eBay!
I've had numerous photographers contact me in the last few weeks notifying me of fake DVDs being sold on eBay. Beware of bidding on used DVD's online! Especially from sellers who reside outside of the U.S. Beware of any websites claiming to be selling my DVDs as well. We do not outsource our sales or sell through 3rd parties! Here are a few facts that may convince you to buy from the source:
1. I do NOT sell my DVDs wholesale or in bulk ANYWHERE so beware of anyone selling more than one copy, they are most likely running a scam or selling fakes. I did sell in bulk once to Gary Fong about 2 years ago, but currently have no DVDs being sold by any 3rd party vendors. MikeColon.Net is the ONLY place you can trust to purchase original Mike Colón DVDs.
2. My DVDs are professionally replicated (or pressed) from a glass master using the most advanced technology to ensure usability on every modern DVD player and computer in the US and in most countries worldwide.
3. My DVDs are bright silver on the bottom (not purple or green) and show no evidence of being burned or duplicated.
4. My DVDs are professional printed using 4 color CMYK process and clear coated. I do not use inkjet labels or printable inkjet DVDs.
5. My DVD inserts are professional printed using a high resolution 4 color CMYK process. Skin tones should look true and the text should be sharp with no blurred or jagged edges.
6. My DVDs cases are high quality, solid black, and have holders inside for the correct number of DVDs included.
7. My DVDs come sealed in a protective clear plastic sleeve. They are not shrink wrapped because the heat could damage the case or the DVD itself.
8. My DVDs come with a receipt which includes a traceable purchase ID number which is unique to each DVD sold on my website. You should ask to see the original purchase receipt before buying it from a 3rd party.
9. My DVDs ship in protective cardboard boxes that do not crush or allow damage to the DVD case even when dropped or banged up in normal delivery.
Don't settle for a fake or take a risk of never getting the product you paid for. Don't end up like the dozens who have tried to save a buck by purchasing from a 3rd party and ended up emailing me telling me their DVD doesn't work or it never came in the mail. PayPal won't protect you, eBay won't accept responsibility, and I won't replace a fake for you. Buy from the ONLY true source, which is MikeColon.Net!
1. I do NOT sell my DVDs wholesale or in bulk ANYWHERE so beware of anyone selling more than one copy, they are most likely running a scam or selling fakes. I did sell in bulk once to Gary Fong about 2 years ago, but currently have no DVDs being sold by any 3rd party vendors. MikeColon.Net is the ONLY place you can trust to purchase original Mike Colón DVDs.
2. My DVDs are professionally replicated (or pressed) from a glass master using the most advanced technology to ensure usability on every modern DVD player and computer in the US and in most countries worldwide.
3. My DVDs are bright silver on the bottom (not purple or green) and show no evidence of being burned or duplicated.
4. My DVDs are professional printed using 4 color CMYK process and clear coated. I do not use inkjet labels or printable inkjet DVDs.
5. My DVD inserts are professional printed using a high resolution 4 color CMYK process. Skin tones should look true and the text should be sharp with no blurred or jagged edges.
6. My DVDs cases are high quality, solid black, and have holders inside for the correct number of DVDs included.
7. My DVDs come sealed in a protective clear plastic sleeve. They are not shrink wrapped because the heat could damage the case or the DVD itself.
8. My DVDs come with a receipt which includes a traceable purchase ID number which is unique to each DVD sold on my website. You should ask to see the original purchase receipt before buying it from a 3rd party.
9. My DVDs ship in protective cardboard boxes that do not crush or allow damage to the DVD case even when dropped or banged up in normal delivery.
Don't settle for a fake or take a risk of never getting the product you paid for. Don't end up like the dozens who have tried to save a buck by purchasing from a 3rd party and ended up emailing me telling me their DVD doesn't work or it never came in the mail. PayPal won't protect you, eBay won't accept responsibility, and I won't replace a fake for you. Buy from the ONLY true source, which is MikeColon.Net!
posted by Mike Colón at 4:51 PM
10 Comments:
And don't buy Mike Colon DVDs from Israel on EBay.
(Speaking from Experience)
That's a bummer Mike. Don't let it faze you.
true. got scammed from this guy in israel who keeps changing his ebay id and insists his discs are original. got a credit-card chargeback, though.
yep. totally got scammed a few months back. got it from israel off ebay.
Hey Mike, your like a movie star now since people want to pirate videos :) Hope all is well! Later...
How lame is this? Why would anyone do this to you? I hate scams like this. Glad your "real" DVDs are easy to spot.
The seller from Dyer, IN is also selling fakes. To top it off, the disc won't even play in any of my DVD players.
It's not finalized or something. Won't even play on PC.
Just got burned here as well... thought I was saving a few bucks and buying from a fellow photographer and understandably now regret not supporting you directly, Mike.
Avoid "Mike Allen" -- ebay handle "tobyscollagefund" -- who resides at 233 Matteson Street in Dyer, Indiana 46311.
I also got duped into buying one of these pirated DVDs, I knew it was a cheap copy once I opened it.
Mike Allen ("tobyscollagefund" dvdswaphouse@hotmail.com) replied when I accused him of burning copies and printing his own covers.
"No inkjet here You wish you wish your inkjet could look that good." He even went so far as to call me "LAME" when I wanted to send the discs back for a refund.
It was only after I got the discs that I searched and found this blog reporting the fakes. This guy doesn't even care that he's braking the law. He's the lame one.
That is crappy. I do think there are some valid folks reselling their real copy out there, but this is crappy.
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