Posted by GeorgeF on 06/10/06 11:23

JimK wrote:
> On 9 Jun 2006 17:37:24 -0700, "GeorgeF" <gfreeman6942@yahoo.ca> wrote:
>
> >There's a store in Toronto called PC4CANADA (www.pc4canada.com) that
> >had a special on TY DVD-R discs (100 for $25). After hearing all the
> >glowing reviews, I figured I'd buy a stack while it was on special and
> >try it out. The burn quality is acceptable, but not as good as I'd
> >have expected based on how much people seem to worship at the TY alter
> >here. About what I got with RiData G05. I got better results from the
> >SmartBuy discs that I usually buy.
> >
> >I think I got scammed as I've checked some websites on confirming their
> >authenticity and the stack I got had no cover sheet, and the hubs were
> >transparent, not semi-opaque., with no markings except a bar code. The
> >only markings that indicate that it's TY media are on a photocopied
> >label that the store taped to the stack. Packaging was shrink wrapped
> >with plastic end caps and a plastic rod through the middle.
> >
> >Did I get scammed or am I just being paranoid? The store swears it's
> >real, and they don't do refunds on media, so I'm stuck with it.
> >
> >-George
>
> The ty value pack is grade b 4x media and i bet you burnt at 8x

Thanks for the reply. Yes, I did -- though it's not much of a wager,
given as I admitted as much several hours earlier. However, if those
discs were what they were advertising, burning them at 8x shouldn't
have been a problem.

"TAIYO YUDEN DVD-R 4.7GB 8X A Grade Taiyo Yuden Code SHINY 100 PACK
CLEAR OPP "

If you follow the URL to their online site, that's what's being
advertised -- at least in their online catalog. Their main page lists
it as "Tiayo Yuden". I've no idea what the OPP refers to.

I also checked out Lance's (Thanks) link to the page on authenticity of
TY media. I'm now almost certain that the discs are fake. I had read
similar descriptions, but now I know what the real thing would look
like and I'll know what to look for in the future.

It appears that either they sold me a lower grade disc than
advertised, but otherwise genuine TY media, or they're selling totally
fake TY discs (admittedly pretty good fakes if they can match Ritek in
performance). Either way, what's being sold isn't what's advertised.
If you find yourself in Toronto, you might want to avoid this store.

-George

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