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Santanfara
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 Posted - 14 Jan 2009 : 12:28:30
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Wednesday, 14 January 2009
THE AMERICAN CLOTHS SELLERS IN U.K
Folks, forgive my ranting, but sometimes you cannot but rant. I have known and came across quiet a lot of Gambians in Europe selling American cloths, shoes, and other accessories. I have never been tempted to buy any such cloths. This brothers and sisters who engage in the trade knew lots of people don't like American cloths in Europe, they are mostly oversize and expensive.
So they employ a tactic of smooth selling. They hand you the items and then tell you pay anytime, by installment. This is a trick. I have seen many got caught up this quagmire, i felt sorry for many.
Guess what, i became a victim of this unscrupulous sellers. A month or so ago, i chaired a meeting were Gambians from nearby towns came. After the meeting, an old brother about 45 years old came to me. I knew him but not very well. He is a close friend to my elder brother in their city. He was having a car full of this trappy American cloths and shoes. He approached me and said, "i have a shut for you". I said what, he said have a look. I said, sorry but i don't wear shouts often, becise, i wear the cheapest ordinary brands, mostly grey and black, nothing fancy. he said, no, have this and pay anytime.
I said, how much, he said £125. Come on, a shut for £125, i said that's way too expensive. He said no problem. pay any amount you like. I said no, thanks, i don't need it. He started getting into some emotional stuff and his friendship with my brother and so on. I said ok, i will pay not more than £80. becus as Gambians we should patronise our brothers. He said, take your time and pay by installment if you like. After all i am a student, paying heavy fees, talk less of my fuel for the 80 miles return journey to my lecture a day. So installment it is.
A week later this guy started texting and calling me. Demanding payment. I was shocked, i said you said anytime and by installment. he said yes, but that he is in financial problem, woo woo woo.
I said ok. I took his account number paid some money, i phone to say i will pay the rest later. Two days later, he call again.
I got angry man. What is this, I never even put on that Italian branded American shut. Come pick it up, i said.
He calm down. Another few days, he phone for the balance. This time, i said to him, i will pay when i can, clear off. He even came knocking my door for the money.
Be mindful of this smooth talkers and tricksters. If you have cash to buy your American cloths, please do, but avoid the credit sellers.
That's my rant.
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Surah- Ar-Rum 30-22
"And among His signs is the creation of heavens and the earth, and the difference of your languages and colours. verily, in that are indeed signs for men of sound knowledge." Qu'ran
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Edited by - Santanfara on 14 Jan 2009 12:38:27 |
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Hiz Princess
United Kingdom
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Posted - 14 Jan 2009 : 12:53:06
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Santanfara no offence but...
for the life of me I cannot understand how you could allow yourself to be coheresed into parting with £80 for a shirt you...
A Didn't particularly want.
B. You have still yet to wear.
C. You couldn't (by your own admission) afford.
Are you even sure this is a genuine product at £80 I am assuming they claim its designer?
I buy and wear a lot of American clothes I find it cheaper to buy online and have them delivered than to buy them in the few shops that stock the brands I like.
I personally wouldn't buy anything out of the back of a car at those prices.
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fee_sweetie
United Kingdom
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Posted - 14 Jan 2009 : 13:31:43
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| £80!!! crazy and I can bet a million pounds that it is not even original?!?!?!?!? No offence but I thought us 'Toubabs' where the stupid ones that only get tricked by these bumsters?!?!?!?!?!!?!?!? |
"Religion is an insult to human dignity. Without it you'd have good people doing good things + evil people doing evil things but for good people to do evil things it takes religion"- Richard Dawkins |
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mansasulu
997 Posts |
Posted - 14 Jan 2009 : 15:24:31
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| My brother I hate to say this but he took you to the cleaners...80 quids for shorts! You are better off giving him is merchandise back and let him keep the money you already paid. You can get new designer stuff on ebay for next to nothing. Someone is always trying to sell something they dont need on ebay. |
"...Verily, in the remembrance of Allâh do hearts find rest..." Sura Al-Rad (Chapter 13, Verse 28)
...Gambian by birth, Muslim by the grace of Allah... |
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kondorong
Gambia
4380 Posts |
Posted - 14 Jan 2009 : 17:53:18
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| What do you mean by American clothes. There are no clothes made in america. 99% are imported from China and Morocco. So next time someone tells you these are American clothes, look carefully at the tag inside. It will say Made in China or, Morocco or Haiti. |
“When I despair, I remember that all through history the way of truth and love have always won. There have been tyrants and murderers, and for a time, they can seem invincible, but in the end, they always fall. Think of it--always.” |
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toubab1020
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Posted - 14 Jan 2009 : 18:54:31
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Whichever you bought Bro. SHIRTS or SHORTS you paid far too much unless they were SHORTS or a shirt from a Manchester United Footballer (with a provenence),then they were a bargain otherwise you have been had. |
"Simple is good" & I strongly dislike politics. You cannot defend the indefensible.
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Edited by - toubab1020 on 14 Jan 2009 18:55:55 |
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Santanfara
3460 Posts |
Posted - 14 Jan 2009 : 20:07:49
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Guys i may have made mis-spelt the dress the guy gave me,it is a 'SUIT'. a top and the trouser. it is an armani designers.
I took it just becus, i just want to patronise him on a more favourable terms not the kangaru terms he ended up coming with.
i have learnt my lesson, i will check ebay and all dsicount online shops. thanks for the suggestions. |
Surah- Ar-Rum 30-22
"And among His signs is the creation of heavens and the earth, and the difference of your languages and colours. verily, in that are indeed signs for men of sound knowledge." Qu'ran
www.suntoumana.blogspot.com |
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mansasulu
997 Posts |
Posted - 14 Jan 2009 : 20:51:21
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| Well 80 pounds is not bad afterall, for an Armani designer suit. However, your point is well taken. It appears he forcible tried to sell you stuff. |
"...Verily, in the remembrance of Allâh do hearts find rest..." Sura Al-Rad (Chapter 13, Verse 28)
...Gambian by birth, Muslim by the grace of Allah... |
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Santanfara
3460 Posts |
Posted - 14 Jan 2009 : 22:20:16
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| indeed mansa, but the item may not be original. folks need to watch out for the Dubai and As kondo objects, pretend American cloths. women are even more vulnerable at the Dubai merchants. when i was in London, i stop my wife from taking many credit offers of the Dubai traders. sisters go to Dubai, take items and sell them on credit. |
Surah- Ar-Rum 30-22
"And among His signs is the creation of heavens and the earth, and the difference of your languages and colours. verily, in that are indeed signs for men of sound knowledge." Qu'ran
www.suntoumana.blogspot.com |
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Hiz Princess
United Kingdom
464 Posts |
Posted - 15 Jan 2009 : 10:59:20
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Theres no doubt its not original my little ones jumper cost that. The link below should give you some indication of what you will pay for the orignal prpducts.
http://www.emporioarmani.com/home/realgender/Women/tskay/B84CE7A2/gender/D/areaid/7
Kondorong American clothes normally refers to the location of the designers and the style not the manufacturers unfortunatly most of the kids don't care where theyre made just as long as the emblazened with the right labels.
Santanfara take heart in the fact that you actually received the goods, £80 for a mans suit is good value anyway and if its a nice cut its going to last a while.
In some large car parks here people are still falling for the buy a box of bricks instead of a flat screen TV I read a woman lost £200 to this scam |
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Jack
Belgium
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Posted - 15 Jan 2009 : 11:14:10
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| Impossible to have an 'Armani' suit vor 80 pounds. Certainly fake Armani |
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Santanfara
3460 Posts |
Posted - 15 Jan 2009 : 15:53:54
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don't rob it in Jack. I hardly wear suits, the suit is actually very flasy which is something i avoid at all cost. i will leave that to the kay's and Dalton's and Mr Moe. i am too old to be fashion conscious. |
Surah- Ar-Rum 30-22
"And among His signs is the creation of heavens and the earth, and the difference of your languages and colours. verily, in that are indeed signs for men of sound knowledge." Qu'ran
www.suntoumana.blogspot.com |
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Hiz Princess
United Kingdom
464 Posts |
Posted - 15 Jan 2009 : 20:25:51
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Santanfara behave there nothing nicer than seeing a man in a suit it shows he has taken pride in his appearance and trust me you are never to old to be fashion conscious.
Age is just a state of mind |
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mansasulu
997 Posts |
Posted - 16 Jan 2009 : 02:40:16
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| by all means wear it my brother, you paid good money for it |
"...Verily, in the remembrance of Allâh do hearts find rest..." Sura Al-Rad (Chapter 13, Verse 28)
...Gambian by birth, Muslim by the grace of Allah... |
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kayjatta
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Posted - 16 Jan 2009 : 07:45:44
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quote:
Originally posted by Santanfara
don't rob it in Jack. I hardly wear suits, the suit is actually very flasy which is something i avoid at all cost. i will leave that to the kay's and Dalton's and Mr Moe. i am too old to be fashion conscious.
I saw you in a suit before Santa. and I thought it looked better on you than the one on your blog. How 'bout that?  |
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