Because you are cheap, yes,you were suckered.

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…und $30, which seemed a little expensive for a few pieces of plastic surrounding a sliver of metal. As a result, when I noticed one buckle extender being sold for $0.99 (remember… I’m cheap), I had to check it out. Everything seemed fine, so I added it to my cart and began the checkout process.

I Was Scammed on Amazon, and it Was a Masterclass in Understanding Consumer Buying Habits

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Because you are cheap, yes,you were suckered. Do you actually think someone could make this device for only $.99 and make a profit or stay in business? And you would trust your child’s safety for a dollar? Come on man.

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