Big Al Posted May 28, 2003 Report Share Posted May 28, 2003 Haven't been able to access it since Friday. Was there an announcement of some sort? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rooster_Ties Posted May 28, 2003 Report Share Posted May 28, 2003 I don't know, but I'll add a parallel question... Anybody know what happened to www.auctionstealer.com ???? I used to use them for auction-sniping every now and then, and they went bye-bye sometime since about a week ago. (I had an auction all ready to be sniped, and then my bid was never sent. I went to 'auctionstealer', only to discover that there was no 'auctionstealer' anymore.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jazzmoose Posted May 28, 2003 Report Share Posted May 28, 2003 Did you get the email from auctionstealer? About "better change your eBay password"? Here's the text: In February of 2003, the Slammer Worm (virus) caused major problems for both large and small internet companies. During that time, we discovered an active attack against our system and informed our customers. We acted quickly and closed down the threat. This week, however, we learned that some eBay passwords were compromised. Some of you received an email stating that your credit card information has been stolen. Rest assured, YOUR CREDIT CARD INFORMATION HAS NOT been jeopardized as it is not part of our records. The only item that may have been compromised is your eBay password. In response to the attack on our systems, we've performed a security audit. It determined that there are no current security holes and the last time any existed was approximately four months ago. We have taken additional steps to improve our existing security measures and performance. There are no security deficiencies that would put your information and our systems at risk. To protect yourself CHANGE YOUR EBAY PASSWORD IMMEDIATELY and any other password that is the same as your eBay password. This is quick and easy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jazzmoose Posted May 28, 2003 Report Share Posted May 28, 2003 As for your question, Big Al, I sure hope they haven't just disappeared... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rooster_Ties Posted May 28, 2003 Report Share Posted May 28, 2003 Yeah, J-Mo, I got that Auctionstealer e-mail, and at the time I got it - their web-site was still up and running. Does make you wonder if the two events are somehow related. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Tapscott Posted May 28, 2003 Report Share Posted May 28, 2003 They are still down this morning. This is not good. Cheap-CDs has been my most used on-line store over the last 3 years. And their service was generally very good. I tried calling their phone no. 1-888-549-8800, and there was no response, though that may be because I live in Canada. Perhaps someone in the U.S. could try it and see what happens. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Chaney Posted May 28, 2003 Report Share Posted May 28, 2003 John: I just dialed that number from Buffalo, New York. No one answers the phone -- and no automatic greeting. The phone just rings without answer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jazzmoose Posted May 28, 2003 Report Share Posted May 28, 2003 This sucks. They were my main source for music! Well, them and this board... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Tapscott Posted May 28, 2003 Report Share Posted May 28, 2003 This is strange in a way. I received a CD from cheap-cds yesterday and last week anyway they were still replenishing their stock and getting new releases in stock. Anyway, I can't imagine that a company which lives by internet sales can afford 3 or 4 days downtime. So I guess we have to assume that cheap-cds. com is history. Another dot.com bust. Unfortunately in this case, I would say. Can Board members kindly suggest similar sites where CD's can be purchased relatively cheaply? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WD45 Posted May 28, 2003 Report Share Posted May 28, 2003 i always loved their mp3 samples. You could click on the top link, and play all of the samples from that album. They will be missed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Al Posted May 28, 2003 Author Report Share Posted May 28, 2003 Drat, this ISN'T good!!! Thanks for helping guys. This one, if it remains true, will be sorely missed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BERIGAN Posted May 29, 2003 Report Share Posted May 29, 2003 (edited) This is strange in a way. I received a CD from cheap-cds yesterday and last week anyway they were still replenishing their stock and getting new releases in stock. Anyway, I can't imagine that a company which lives by internet sales can afford 3 or 4 days downtime. So I guess we have to assume that cheap-cds. com is history. Another dot.com bust. Unfortunately in this case, I would say. Can Board members kindly suggest similar sites where CD's can be purchased relatively cheaply? Thanks I wish they carried more titles, but http://www.deepdiscountcd.com has some good prices... some that are just crazy cheap...haven't tried to order it yet, but they have a Bear family Ella Mae Morse set for $67, and Amazon is asking something like $137 for the same set!!! I have used their sister site, http://www.deepdiscountdvd.com/ more, and have had no problems...and gotten films 40% off what amazon has shown the retail as.... PS, if someone does sign up with them, yes for some reason you need to sign up separately for both sites... Edited May 29, 2003 by BERIGAN Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rooster_Ties Posted May 29, 2003 Report Share Posted May 29, 2003 www.auctionstealer.com is back on-line now, with no mention of them being gone for several days. ?????? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Chaney Posted May 29, 2003 Report Share Posted May 29, 2003 This posted on May 28, 2003 on the ICE board by "Mike" : I noticed they were down too. I just did a look up at register.com and called the listed number 714-670-7680. The message said, "We're going to be out of town for a week so please leave a message." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.A.W. Posted May 30, 2003 Report Share Posted May 30, 2003 (edited) ...The message said, "We're going to be out of town for a week so please leave a message." Hmm, quite amateurish, wouldn't you say? Edited May 30, 2003 by J.A.W. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Out2Lunch Posted May 30, 2003 Report Share Posted May 30, 2003 I haven't been able to get on their site since Sunday. I received a package from them yesterday, but only one of the three cds that I ordered came through. I'm at a loss to find a place to get more Ravi Shankar cds for such a CHEAP price! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catesta Posted May 30, 2003 Report Share Posted May 30, 2003 I'm at a loss to find a place to get more Ravi Shankar cds for such a CHEAP price! I might be able to help you out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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