What is the catch with this Roomba i7 on Amazon?

August 5, 2021 12:07 PM

Other than the fact that it's not eligible for Prime (but is supposedly new with free shipping), why is it $200 cheaper than anywhere else? https://www.amazon.com/iRobot-Roomba-7150-Wi-Fi-Connected/dp/B07GNRGDKP Thank you! :)
posted by Seeking Direction to Shopping (4 answers total)

From the item description:

iRobot does not certify the quality or authenticity of products purchased from non-authorized resellers, & will not cover claims, provide service or offer replacements for products purchased from these sellers.
posted by phunniemee at 12:18 PM on August 5, 2021 [4 favorites]

Further, the reviews for the reseller (Ridma LLC) suggest that their business is mostly selling hair products (dye, accessories, etc) so personally I wouldn't be seeking them out for a major electronics purchase.
posted by phunniemee at 12:21 PM on August 5, 2021 [5 favorites]

One of the reviews on that page reads "I did not know this was a used item. It came sealed in factory box, but still had the last owners hair wrapped around wheels and brushes."
posted by ook at 12:23 PM on August 5, 2021 [10 favorites]

For what it's worth, I once tried to buy a pair of running shoes from an Amazon vendor that was selling them much cheaper than any other source. Turned out to be scam. I never got the shoes (though Amazon refunded me the money).
posted by alex1965 at 7:52 AM on August 6, 2021 [1 favorite]