Foryourgameroom.com

[TheZode]

Has anyone seen this site foryourgameroom.com? It started popping up on my YouTube feed and I took a look, but was suspicious because of low prices and free shipping. Then I did an internet search on a particular game, and it showed up on their website with a picture from Slot Machines Unlimited.

[Stayouttadabunker]

I'd rather go directly to SMU, instead of youtube.

[dailey]

I have seen this advertised pop up and I believe it's a scam. The address they show on their website under contacts is phony. They are a web only business with no showroom, no walk in. No way to know just who in the hell they are. You in effect send a stranger money in hopes of receiving merchandise which you probably will never see.

Attached is one of their advertisements that just popped up, though it says unavailable. I doubt they have anything real. If you believe it's real, I have a bridge I'd like to sell you.

[shortrackskater]

Google maps shows their address and suite number to be Piper's Pipsqueak Boutique... a children's clothing store!

[jay]

Oh all you skeptics and non-believers..... I have seen Young Sheldon, perhaps they have an illegal games room in the back just like me-ma
Its a good business model - get kids addicted to gambling at a young age and you have a longer term engagement. Their bones heal faster if you have to ruff them up a bit to collect on the debt. You don't want to permanently impair the use of their slot arm. 
I was thinking we could pay to put some NLG links on the Nickelodeon (children's tv programming)  web site. 

Yes it looks like a Scam.

[dailey]

There are a lot of crooks out there. As a general rule I won't buy any machine without seeing it first and playing it. When I buy sight unseen, its only from trusted or recommended sources.

Stay away from online dealers that hide their identity and physical location and deny you an opportunity to see the actual machine for sale, whether in person or through photos. Many online dealers maintain a catalog of stock photos. Always request detailed photos of the actual machine offered for sale.

[TheZode]

I’m assuming it’s the same guys behind yougameparadise.com. I had no intention of buying anything from them as I prefer SMU, but I thought I would send out a warning to anyone considering buying from them.

[kirscp]

My experience with foryourgameroom.com:

July 10th:
Added 2 slot machines to their cart and added my information to see what the shipping cost would be.

July 11th:

Have an email from "Matthew" from yourgameroom.com stating they have 1 of the machines on hand and ready to ship.  Another email stating the price will be going up $200 later in the day.  Do a quick BBB search, nothing negative.  They have a 4% discount if you pay by e-check.  I email them and they add e-check to the checkout.  I do checkout.

Matthew emails stating they will be doing the full payment in two payments, both under $5,000. 

I then noticed I had missed phone calls from them on the 11th, before I had even completed the purchase.  Also several text messages.  This raised a few red flags.

12th I do more searching.  I find this post.  Look at the BBB listing again and see the following:

Additional Info: According to information in BBB files, principals of For Your Game Room LLC, Mary and James “Matthew” Bolin were the previous principals of In The New Age LLC in Steger, IL. BBB has a separate Profile on In the New Age LLC

Looking at "In the New Age LLC" there have been 23 complaints over the past 12 months.  Complaints of not receiving their products.  Do a public court record search on James Bolin and there are multiple small claim suits against him and In the New Age LLC. 

(I did find other public information on Bolin which raised more concerns)

https://www.ice.gov/news/releases/chicago-area-father-and-son-indicted-allegedly-operating-2-million-synthetic

I contacted my bank to make a stop payment on the e-check.

Matthew stated all the BBB reviews were fake.


I then purchase the same machines from Ohio River Slots.  Pay with a credit card.  2 days later, the order is canceled.  I contacted them and asked why my order was canceled.  Their reply:

"We received word from another company that you had placed a similar order then canceled payment for it.  Unfortunately, we had to cancel this order."


They stated for me to continue with the order I would have to pay with wire transfer.


It is obvious that Ohio River Slots ... which has the same address as Slot Machines Unlimited is the same company.  They have a direct affiliation with foryourgameroom.com.


Is Slot Machines Unlimited / Ohio River Slots a legit company?  I see quite a few posts about people purchasing machines from them.  They have an eBay account, but not a lot of feedback on machine purchases.
 Has anyone made a purchase recently?




A few of the Complaints for In The New Age, LLC

Compaints to Initial Complaint
06/22/2024

Complaint Type:
Product Issues
Status:
BBB unable to locate businessMore info
I purchased a ******** ******* from In the New Age on January 13, 2023. I paid $9,255. The company said the standard timeframe for receiving a ******* is 6-8 months but there was one that was 90% complete and I may receive it sooner. I requested updates on numerous occasions throughout 2023 and did not receive any specific updates other than statements like "it should not be much longer." In January 2024, I was in contact with ******** and they provided some specifics on the ******* and when I might receive it. On June 2, 2024, I tried emailing and calling In the New Age but was unsuccessful. I learned from the BBB website that In the New Age was no longer in business. Since June 2, 2024, I've attempted to receive updates from ******** via phone calls and emails but they are no longer answering my questions. I would like to get a refund.

Initial Complaint
06/16/2024

Complaint Type:
Delivery Issues
Status:
BBB unable to locate businessMore info
My husband ordered a Rockola jukebox on Dec 13, 2021 at a cost of $8345. At that time we were told that is would be 3-4 months before delivery. In June 2022 we were told that the unit would be delayed until the fall due to COVID related supply chain issues. During the course of the next year we checked status numerous times both via email and phone calls and were given one excuse after another but promised we were "next" to receive our unit. In January 2024 I contacted ******* to see if an order had been placed and were told one could not be found and that they (*******) would follow up on my behalf. After 2-3 more months of no updates from ******* I asked for a refund. In June I was able to speak with the *** of Rockola and was told they could no longer contact ITNA. I have since read online that the company has closed shop and may have reopened in **. ******* states they did not receive a Purchase Order and believe the one sent at my request is not legitimate.

Initial Complaint
06/07/2024

Complaint Type:
Service or Repair Issues
Status:
BBB unable to locate businessMore info
My story is like many, many others - I bought a Rockola Jukebox off of In The New Age owner/president *********************. He took all of my money, closed up shop in *******, IL moved to the ******************:**************** area.he changed the name of the business and is now going on with his usual sales techniques without missing a beat. He thinks he's successful at ripping all of us off because he had made it so difficult for us. You must call the ******* ************************** if you are a victim, also call the Cook County Illinois States Attorney and report this with them. You need to call your local police and States Attorney. We all have to unite so we can get our money back AND stop ************* from stealing from more people. I will check back back now and then and hope that we can all get together and make ************* responsible, the company name has been changed from In The New Age to a new name I can't list on here because I was threatened. Yes I was threatened! We will get justice

Initial Complaint
05/08/2024

Complaint Type:
Product Issues
Status:
BBB unable to locate businessMore info
November 10, 2023, The Disabled American Veterans Venice Gulf Chapter 101, sent In The New Age a check totaling $5490, for the purchase of a Master 4 Column pull tab machine. Delivery was expected within ***** days. Numerous attempts to call and find out when the machine would be delivered were unsuccessful as we were told our money would be returned. April 15, 2024, a certified/registered letter was sent to In The New Age. It was returned to sender on May 2, 2024.The Illinois AG Office was contacted and an online complaint was filed on May 6, 2024.