07-14-2015, 08:03 PM
C(-)ris wrote:
How do you know it wasn't sold as an open box within the last 45 days, returned, and then sold to you as open box again?
Anyway, I can't figure out what your problem even is...just return it. The way you are blowing this up I was expecting an actual problem, like they wouldn't let you return it or something.
I was looking for a "same-as-cash" deal on a Macbook, as I am cash strapped. I'm working on my portfolio so I have a bit of a running start if and when the comapny I work for folds up the tent. I had this one targeted, but I really wanted the one at a different store 60 more miles away that had a dedicated VRAM, 15" i5, etc... It was advertised as a "used" computer with a 6 month vendor warranty. I stopped at Best Buy before heading outto the other store just to see if It was worth my time. Best Buy offered a longer same-as-cash than MicroCenter. they cut the price down to 50% new, but stated that it was an open box return... well you know the story. Basically it's all the time invested in the credit and the store wait and the installation of applications etc... because it was misrepresented in it's description. I don't mind scratches on the case, but I do mind 3 year old machines being represented as new this year and failing Hard drives.
But yes, anyone can just return it, but is that something you like doing? Do you like ordering on Amazon, getting something completely different than advertised, then being charged for shipping it back? That's a nice racket. if a percentage of people don't bother to gripe or send back, well, gold! They make a profit off of their (at the very least) negligence. That's why they have a law where you can go back to a store where you have been mischarged for an advertised item and get 5x the difference back (up to $5 I think). This is to deter "negligent" comapnies from hoping the general public won't notice.
So yes, I am stung because my great deal wasn't so great (if it sounds too good...). And I can return it.
But that doesn't absolve the Barnum and Bailey act at Best buy.
Caveat Emptor.
CW2V