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Title: myswag member that works for CTEK .. NOT a scam
Post by: tagman on May 04, 2011, 08:00:10 PM
Got this message today.

Has anyone else has one? seems a bit sus to me....

Hi tagman,


My name is Emma and I work on behalf of CTEK. I saw your post and it’s great to read that you’re  enjoying your CTEK product.

If you’re interested in receiving a free CTEK Comfort Connect, DM me your name and mailing address and I will send one out to you.

The Comfort Connect allows you to more easily connect your battery to your charger so there is no need to hassle with battery clamps.

Thanks again for your support.
Emma
Title: Re: myswag member that works for CTEK .. A SCAM???
Post by: Silvo on May 04, 2011, 08:01:31 PM
damn.. sounds like a scam.. who would give one of those away for free..

what was the username of the user that sent the message?
Title: Re: myswag member that works for CTEK .. A SCAM???
Post by: Burnsy on May 04, 2011, 08:02:39 PM
No idea but I would not mind another lug ended comfort connect to use on my battery if they aregiving them away.  Maybe ring CTEK Australia if there is such a beast and ask for Emma?
Title: Re: myswag member that works for CTEK .. A SCAM???
Post by: GGV8Cruza on May 04, 2011, 08:03:40 PM
Sounds a little suspect, has the sender got a bit of history with the Forum or are they new? Maybe get the mods onto the case

GG
Title: Re: myswag member that works for CTEK .. A SCAM???
Post by: tagman on May 04, 2011, 08:05:14 PM
User was CTEKoz
Title: Re: myswag member that works for CTEK .. A SCAM???
Post by: darren on May 04, 2011, 08:05:42 PM
I have emailed cteck before and their reply and the dudes name was very swedish

Why not just get her to send you one?
Title: Re: myswag member that works for CTEK .. A SCAM???
Post by: D4D on May 04, 2011, 08:06:48 PM
Same person is on another forum and I understand it is legit.

http://caravanersforum.com/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=14710&p=216914#p216914
Title: Re: myswag member that works for CTEK .. A SCAM???
Post by: Pauly on May 04, 2011, 08:09:58 PM
Wheres the scam? My guess is its a legit offer. If your concerned get it sent to your work or a friend etc, I use a po box so dosnt concern me.
Title: Re: myswag member that works for CTEK .. A SCAM???
Post by: darren on May 04, 2011, 08:12:04 PM
If its any help get her to send it to me. I will test it for a few years and make sure there is nothing wrong with it... I will gladly take one for the swagger team...
Title: Re: myswag member that works for CTEK .. A SCAM???
Post by: tagman on May 04, 2011, 08:13:30 PM
My concern is that in this day and age any Business giving something for nothing is very strange - where is the catch...
Maybe i will reply and up the ante - i will ask for a shirt or some stubbie coolers
Title: Re: myswag member that works for CTEK .. A SCAM???
Post by: D4D on May 04, 2011, 08:14:43 PM
It probably costs them a couple of $ and is good PR. I think it is a great idea.
Title: Re: myswag member that works for CTEK .. A SCAM???
Post by: Silvo on May 04, 2011, 08:17:55 PM
It probably costs them a couple of $ and is good PR. I think it is a great idea.

screw that, i wouldn't give out my address details for to someone i don't know, that emails me off a forum..give them Darren's details  >:D
Title: Re: myswag member that works for CTEK .. A SCAM???
Post by: D4D on May 04, 2011, 08:22:43 PM
screw that, i wouldn't give out my address details for to someone i don't know, that emails me off a forum..give them Darren's details  >:D

I have a PO box just for this purpose :)
Title: Re: myswag member that works for CTEK .. A SCAM???
Post by: Silvo on May 04, 2011, 08:26:29 PM
I have a PO box just for this purpose :)

what is it ?  ;D
Title: Re: myswag member that works for CTEK .. A SCAM???
Post by: D4D on May 04, 2011, 08:27:44 PM
what is it ?  ;D

I may look stupid... :laugh:
Title: Re: myswag member that works for CTEK .. A SCAM???
Post by: discoteddy on May 04, 2011, 08:28:18 PM
G'day guy's, yep it's legit, got the same message last month, replied with the inlaws P.O Box in case it was suspect, hey presto the item turned up as promised :cup: If you get the offer go for it :cheers:


Cheers,

Disco.
Title: Re: myswag member that works for CTEK .. A SCAM???
Post by: darren on May 04, 2011, 08:29:18 PM
I have a PO box just for this purpose :)

We all know thats not why you have a PO box........ 8)
Title: Re: myswag member that works for CTEK .. A SCAM???
Post by: Silvo on May 04, 2011, 08:31:01 PM
LMAO.. well legit sounds nice.
Title: Re: myswag member that works for CTEK .. A SCAM???
Post by: D4D on May 04, 2011, 08:31:54 PM
We all know thats not why you have a PO box........ 8)

Shhh don't tell the missus
Title: Re: myswag member that works for CTEK .. A SCAM???
Post by: tagman on May 04, 2011, 08:33:31 PM
OK then reply sent...with a request for tshirts and stubby coolers as well ;D

see what happens .... i must ask but ...why me?
Title: Re: myswag member that works for CTEK .. A SCAM???
Post by: discoteddy on May 04, 2011, 08:36:05 PM
not sure Tagman, I think I posted something about how happy I was with a couple of C tecks I bought, buy one lately???

Cheers,

Disco.
Title: Re: myswag member that works for CTEK .. A SCAM???
Post by: SteveandViv on May 04, 2011, 08:39:14 PM
If its any help get her to send it to me. I will test it for a few years and make sure there is nothing wrong with it... I will gladly take one for the swagger team...

No doubt about it Darren. Your Swagger resolve is unheralded... ;D
Title: Re: myswag member that works for CTEK .. A SCAM???
Post by: NewcastleKnight on May 04, 2011, 08:45:55 PM
It's legit i got the same msg and had one sent to me a couple of months ago.
Title: Re: myswag member that works for CTEK .. A SCAM???
Post by: GOLDIE on May 04, 2011, 08:46:33 PM
It worked we are all talking about it.  Maybe we will all have one tomorrow
Title: Re: myswag member that works for CTEK .. A SCAM???
Post by: Gunna Do on May 04, 2011, 08:48:08 PM
The only scam would be if this person didn't have such an obvious connection with Ctec (username is pretty obvious) and continually plugs the Ctek brand in threads or bombarded posts with plugs for their products.

It's good when businesses are open about their affiliation or involvement with products, and are also willing to give advice about products without plugging their own brands blatantly.

I'm a firm believer that businesses involved on the forum, should have some mention of the fact in their signature, or as in this case an obvious reference to the products involved in their user name.
Title: Re: myswag member that works for CTEK .. A SCAM???
Post by: D4D on May 04, 2011, 08:50:27 PM
I want to know if they're ever going to fix the little rubber plug that always falls out :)
Title: Re: myswag member that works for CTEK .. A SCAM???
Post by: gibbo301 on May 04, 2011, 08:57:12 PM
CTEK are great products bla bla bla grovel grovel anything coming my way for free.  :D :D :D
Title: Re: myswag member that works for CTEK .. A SCAM???
Post by: camdyson on May 04, 2011, 09:50:39 PM
I've never heard of CTEK. Hmm.... CTEK,..........battery terminals..........CTEK.

There, that should do it.  ;D

Cheers,

Cheap Cam
Title: Re: myswag member that works for CTEK .. A SCAM???
Post by: Jon on May 04, 2011, 10:19:39 PM
I have emailed cteck before and their reply and the dudes name was very swedish



A Swedish Emma?
What could posibly be wrong with that? ;D
Title: Re: myswag member that works for CTEK .. A SCAM???
Post by: LC on May 04, 2011, 10:21:01 PM
CTEK are great products bla bla bla grovel grovel anything coming my way for free.  :D :D :D

X2 (taking a deep breath) I also have a ctek dc dc charger!
Title: Re: myswag member that works for CTEK .. A SCAM???
Post by: Jardry on May 04, 2011, 10:47:22 PM
It's legit i got the same msg and had one sent to me a couple of months ago.

X1

I to got the email.
Was a little dubious, but thought what the heck!
Have a PO Box and a few days later I received the connector.
For the cost of postage and a dollar for the product (cost price) a great PR for the company.
Title: Re: myswag member that works for CTEK .. A SCAM???
Post by: cancan on May 04, 2011, 10:53:52 PM
Have I mentioned that I have a CTek that I love...and I gave 2 swedish backpackers a lift the other day..onja and Offya
Title: Re: myswag member that works for CTEK .. A SCAM???
Post by: StevenM on May 05, 2011, 04:47:29 AM
Ctek Ctek Ctek Ctek Ctec

See if that draws any attention. Anything for nadah is good.
Title: Re: myswag member that works for CTEK .. A SCAM???
Post by: Silvo on May 05, 2011, 06:49:26 AM
it's only good PR if people know about it. if it comes across as a scam, well then.. great for anybody who has been offered this.

i hope you all get randomly selected   ;D

dan
Title: Re: myswag member that works for CTEK .. A SCAM???
Post by: darren on May 05, 2011, 06:56:41 AM
Look at them all come crawling back now....... ;D
Title: Re: myswag member that works for CTEK .. A SCAM???
Post by: Black Diamond on May 05, 2011, 08:16:37 AM
What are these worth?
Title: Re: myswag member that works for CTEK .. A SCAM???
Post by: Burnsy on May 05, 2011, 11:48:32 AM
Not being backward at coming forward I just messaged Emma and asked for one ;D
Title: Re: myswag member that works for CTEK .. A SCAM???
Post by: D4D on May 05, 2011, 12:46:17 PM
I think we should change the title of this thread, to 'not a scam'
Title: Re: myswag member that works for CTEK .. A SCAM???
Post by: Geoffwin on May 05, 2011, 01:02:31 PM
I, on the other hand, do not have a ctek charger - what are they? and do they work well?

I also do not know why my batteries keep going flat?  8)
Title: Re: myswag member that works for CTEK .. A SCAM???
Post by: singo-26 on May 05, 2011, 01:42:07 PM
I, on the other hand, do not have a ctek charger - what are they? and do they work well?

I also do not know why my batteries keep going flat?  8)

I was thinking along these lines. I've only got an old arlec charger, would a ctec be better?
 :cheers: ;D :cheers: ;D
Title: Re: myswag member that works for CTEK .. A SCAM???
Post by: Bird on May 05, 2011, 02:45:21 PM
X2 (taking a deep breath) I also have a ctek dc dc charger!

I dont have one, I only have a Projecta :( and need a Ctek urgently - I cant afford to pay for one as my dog needs root canal operation, and my budgie needs new feathers.

My postal addy is available by PM :)
Title: Re: myswag member that works for CTEK .. A SCAM???
Post by: sablesoft on May 05, 2011, 06:05:44 PM
It's legit i got the same msg and had one sent to me a couple of months ago.

Same here I received one as well, had no follow up hassels, looks OK to me I now have a spare connector for the cost of 1 email.

Ray
Title: Re: myswag member that works for CTEK .. A SCAM???
Post by: baldheadedgit on May 05, 2011, 06:24:07 PM
i aint got one..... :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'(

BHG
Title: Re: myswag member that works for CTEK .. A SCAM???
Post by: eldo on May 05, 2011, 07:14:07 PM
I have a ctek outside charging up the camper right now, great products and I always had great service from them when I was in retail and selling them, I always had people coming in and asking why their old Arlec wouldn't charge their new bike battery and it only got hot, my reply was " you need the snowflake" before selling them one. I will be buying a dc charger soon too.
Title: Re: myswag member that works for CTEK .. A SCAM???
Post by: Heiny on May 05, 2011, 08:04:47 PM
CTEKoz joined 3/2/11 and I recieved a PM from Emma that same day with this same offer also but I declined because I had no need for one, I do not take things just because they are free if I do not require them, that way hopefully someone who is in real need may be lucky enough to score ;D

CTEKoz to date has nil posts but her offers are nevertheless very generous :cup:


Title: Re: myswag member that works for CTEK .. A SCAM???
Post by: Crookedpete on May 05, 2011, 08:29:08 PM
.......... replied with the inlaws P.O Box in case it was suspect .......................

Excellent idea. Pity,  I live 2000k's away from my my in laws.       ;D     

Title: Re: myswag member that works for CTEK .. A SCAM???
Post by: Heiny on May 05, 2011, 08:38:38 PM
Excellent idea. Pity,  I live 2000k's away from my my in laws.       ;D     


Is this the only time that 2000km gap has been inconvenient Pete ???
Title: Re: myswag member that works for CTEK .. A SCAM???
Post by: CTEKoz on May 23, 2011, 05:51:37 PM
Hi all,

Excuse my absence on the forum for the last few weeks. I realise much has happened during this time and I’ve been reading this post with a lot of interest!

As most of you are aware, I work on behalf of CTEK in Australia in a PR capacity. The purpose of contacting members of the forum is to acknowledge CTEK’s loyal supporters and to thank them for their ongoing support.

I just wanted to clarify that this is completely legit and I understand that some of you may be uncomfortable with providing your postal address. If anyone has any queries please don’t hesitate to give me a call on 03 9863 7632. Look forward to speaking to all of you!

Cheers,
Emma
Title: Re: myswag member that works for CTEK .. A SCAM???
Post by: D4D on May 23, 2011, 06:56:36 PM
Welcome to myswag Emma, it's good to see a company proactive with their support.
Title: Re: myswag member that works for CTEK .. A SCAM???
Post by: Heiny on May 23, 2011, 07:03:48 PM
Yeah welcome to My Swag Emma :cheers:
Title: Re: myswag member that works for CTEK .. NOT a scam
Post by: BigJules on May 23, 2011, 07:17:34 PM
Good on CTEK.

Might have to send this on to the good people at Projecta and see if they value their customers  :angel:

Edit: Heading updated
Title: Re: myswag member that works for CTEK .. NOT a scam
Post by: pacs on May 23, 2011, 08:44:32 PM
Nice will give Emma a call tomorrow as the little fella in my avatar took care of the battery clamps and ctek bag when I left the shed open a few months back.. If only only I had given him it at 9 weeks old like the koala Teddy bear that my 4year old gave him as it does not have any damage and he is like Maggie Simpson with it
Title: Re: myswag member that works for CTEK .. A SCAM???
Post by: baldheadedgit on May 23, 2011, 09:26:13 PM
Hi all,

Excuse my absence on the forum for the last few weeks. I realise much has happened during this time and I’ve been reading this post with a lot of interest!

As most of you are aware, I work on behalf of CTEK in Australia in a PR capacity. The purpose of contacting members of the forum is to acknowledge CTEK’s loyal supporters and to thank them for their ongoing support.

I just wanted to clarify that this is completely legit and I understand that some of you may be uncomfortable with providing your postal address. If anyone has any queries please don’t hesitate to give me a call on 03 9863 7632. Look forward to speaking to all of you!

Cheers,
Emma

Its good to see someone willing to do the rite thing without a catch to it...
a Big Welcome to the forum Emma   :cup: in my books.  :cheers:
Title: Re: myswag member that works for CTEK .. NOT a scam
Post by: brettk on May 23, 2011, 10:58:04 PM
welcome to the forum CTEKoz glad to see a company actively seeking out it customers, these chargers are a great piece of equipment saving many batteries lives.
Title: Re: myswag member that works for CTEK .. NOT a scam
Post by: Alchemist on May 24, 2011, 05:17:49 AM
Nice work Emma, great to see a company standing behind its products this way  :cheers:

If my C/T wasn't kitted out, I'd definitely be taking you up on your offer.

In the meanwhile, I don't suppose you've got a mate who works at a brewery who would be interested in following Ctek's example, do you?

It's a long shot I know, but hey....  ;D

Alchemist

Title: Re: myswag member that works for CTEK .. NOT a scam
Post by: darren on May 24, 2011, 06:21:30 AM
This may turn out to be a lesson for other businesses. Try and do something proactive and reward your customers quietly and the mob will call you a scam then plaster it across the forum for a week, then when they finally work out its not all tell you how good you are in the hope of something free. Good on you cteck, its a shame it went so badly for you.
Title: Re: myswag member that works for CTEK .. NOT a scam
Post by: Bill on May 24, 2011, 07:28:10 AM
This may turn out to be a lesson for other businesses. Try and do something proactive and reward your customers quietly and the mob will call you a scam then plaster it across the forum for a week, then when they finally work out its not all tell you how good you are in the hope of something free. Good on you cteck, its a shame it went so badly for you.
Spot on darren.. Good post!!!
Maybe a lesson to be learned here for some members? 
I' am sure they have no problem finding people to give free stuff to.
Bill and Morag
Title: Re: myswag member that works for CTEK .. NOT a scam
Post by: Silvo on May 24, 2011, 12:25:06 PM
You get this alot in current world of internet. I don't think it's the best way to approach people from a business perspective, especially with no previous posts on the forum or an easy and visible attachment to the business being represented previously.

The OP asked if it was a scam, from all appearances, you would think so, until you dug further and saw there were others that have received and been involved in the process. This thread has helped to highlight the position of Emma and her relationship. I'm sure being a PR representative she can handle a little concern over the legitimacy of the offer in a public forum.

Title: Re: myswag member that works for CTEK .. NOT a scam
Post by: CTEKoz on May 24, 2011, 05:40:35 PM
Hi everyone,

Thanks very much for all your kind words, it’s great being a part of this forum and I really appreciate the feedback I have been given.

Please don’t hesitate to get in touch with me if you have any questions related to CTEK and I look forward to offering my assistance wherever I can.

Cheers,
Emma
Title: Re: myswag member that works for CTEK .. NOT a scam
Post by: Bird on May 24, 2011, 05:50:57 PM
Hi everyone,

Thanks very much for all your kind words, it’s great being a part of this forum and I really appreciate the feedback I have been given.

Please don’t hesitate to get in touch with me if you have any questions related to CTEK and I look forward to offering my assistance wherever I can.
I love what you have done with your hair Emma :)
Can I have a Freeby :) I'll promote it at our 4b club :)
Title: Re: myswag member that works for CTEK .. NOT a scam
Post by: Bill on May 24, 2011, 06:13:11 PM
Good on CTEK.

Might have to send this on to the good people at Projecta and see if they value their customers  :angel:

Edit: Heading updated
Let me know how you go with that, though I dont reckon you will get far.
I have all projecta equipment myself...
Bill
Title: Re: myswag member that works for CTEK .. NOT a scam
Post by: pacs on May 24, 2011, 08:04:41 PM
Thanks again for your time today Emma it was great speeking with you and your manner and enthusiasm makes you an asset to the company :cup: :cheers:
Title: Re: myswag member that works for CTEK .. NOT a scam
Post by: AussieBob on May 24, 2011, 08:25:56 PM
Thanks again for your time today Emma it was great speeking with you and your manner and enthusiasm makes you an asset to the company :cup: :cheers:

I agree, and thanks..
Title: Re: myswag member that works for CTEK .. NOT a scam
Post by: tagman on May 26, 2011, 05:41:39 PM
Mine arrived today - wit a stubby cooler  :cheers: