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Shopatron BS :(

Shopatron BS :(

27 May 2009, 12:15
In all my years of purchasing online, I've NEVER been faced with such a level of poor customer service, nor been questioned in this manner at all. I went online to purchase the Roland USB memory stick, as I assumed you can't find it anywhere else, and I was faced with the following letter in return.. . Anyone know where I can find one of these Sticks in Southern California?

Dear Andrew Casciato,

Due to our stringent security policies your Roland U.S. order #XXXXXXX has been flagged for additional payment validation. To confirm your personal and account details, please provide us with clear and legible copies of the following:

- Photo ID - A valid driver's license, passport or other government-issued ID
- Proof of Address - A copy of a bank/credit card statement, utility/cell phone bill, or home/auto insurance papers issued in your name and dated within the past 60 days

When providing your personal and account information, please ensure that:

- The billing address on your Shopatron order matches the address you provide for verification.
- All copies are clear and legible
- Copies contain a full page of information about your account (bill/pay stubs, folded papers, and partial sections of a bill or statement will not be accepted)
- Your Shopatron order number is included on each page


1. Please log into your account at http://www.shopatron.com/account/
2. Please fax your signed Authorization Form and supporting documents to 805-547-8369 (US) or +44 1793 474652 (Europe).


Thank you,

Customer Support

Re: Shopatron BS :(

27 May 2009, 19:43
I actually called RolandUS and somehow was able to talk them into sending me one..

Re: Shopatron BS :(

27 May 2009, 21:55
Huh? Are you buying a house? This sounds like identity theft site. Do not send them any information and change your cradit card- what in a world!

By the way- Roland USB stick?

Midi, where did you call to get the stick? I can not make my Megapack load from any of sticks I saved it on- may be Roland stick will work? Thanks.

Re: Shopatron BS :(

27 May 2009, 22:54
I simply wrote a letter to the company, saying that I was shocked by the request, and they immediately replied:

Andrew,
I apologize for the inconvenience. I have now waived the credit card
validation on your order. The order is processing now and should
ship complete within the next two days. Thank You

Re: Shopatron BS :(

1 Jun 2009, 14:30
Be very careful, there's no reason all that info would be needed except for identity theft.

Re: Shopatron BS :(

1 Jun 2009, 15:43
Yes ID theft is the first to come in mind... I would never buy from a company like that, nor work with one.
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Re: Shopatron BS :(

1 Jun 2009, 16:38
midiac- are you talking about that 1GB one Roland was handing out in that promo earlier this year? if so, you're
not missing out on much. i have one.

the housing is poor quality and that little swing cover thing
is pretty annoying. i like the fact that it works though.

and that xmas color flashing mouse is pretty werd too...
my kids liked it though. hahahaha.

Re: Shopatron BS :(

1 Jun 2009, 17:21
AstralV - This was simply from trying to purchase online directly from Rolandus.com

Re: Shopatron BS :(

2 Jun 2009, 13:15
I know shopatron, they are a legit company (they are in my hometown and I know a few people from there). They enable eCommerce for lots of companies...although it's done in a different way than typical eCommerce. Delivery and fulfillment is done by local (and sometimes not so local) retailers (the manufacture does not ship...this reduces issues between the retailer and manufacturer).

Anyway, I agree, don't give them that kind of information. Calling was the right thing. But rest assured Shopatron is a legit entity.

Re: Shopatron BS :(

3 Jun 2009, 23:18
now you got me worried cause I am ask for my account #.....I did told them to cancel my order so I can find out whats wrong. I,m not gonna send them my account # at all.

Re: Shopatron BS :(

4 Jun 2009, 09:52
Ouch, I'm surprised they didn't ask for SS# and your Credit Score :)
But why do you need specifically Roland USB stick? I got a PNY 4Gb stick for $10 and it works great on my G6.
You can get it from here (I actually bought it from their physical store in NYC, not online) http://www.jr.com/pny/pe/PNY_PFD4GBHSPFS/

Re: Shopatron BS :(

5 Jun 2009, 21:19


Thank you for posting this. I will forward this to our Manager of Customer Service for investigating.

Dan From Roland

Re: Shopatron BS :(

5 Jun 2009, 23:07
great news, my order got canceled. will have to wait and see what next.

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