Dick's is a bunch of *****.

[NFS4]

so none of you guys would be the slightest bit upset if you ordered an item and the company did not fulfill that order (despite paying for it 100%) because of a stupid, useless, knee-jerk reaction policy? especially considering that the price of the item has now risen by 200% give or take?

i call shens on ATOT.

No, because shit happens. I ordered a Slingbox 500 (MSRP $300) from Kmart.com earlier this month. They had it priced at $180. They charged my credit card and shipped the order. When it arrived, it was actually a Slingbox 350 in the box.

This happened to quite a few people (it was a price/listing mixup between the 350 and the 500 on the website). Of course, people were a little bit peeved since our CCs were charged and the order confirmation email/website said Slingbox 500, but I said "whatever" and just returned it back to the store and got a refund.

About two weeks went by and I forgot all about it. I go to my email inbox and Kmart sent me a $120 eGiftCard for my troubles that can be used at Kmart/Lands End/Sears. They didn't really have to do that, but I appreciated the gesture.

You win some you lose some.

 

[KeithTalent]

What actually happened: Company refunded customer + some for being unable to fulfill order.

What OP posted: WAAAH WAAAH WAAAH!!!!

Get over it dickhead. It's a fucking thing you don't need.

100% this!

KT

 

[SunnyD]

*yawn*

OP is the kind of person that would yell "SUE SUE SUE" over a blatant pricing error on a website when his order for 5000 iPad 4's @ $5.99 get cancelled by the vendor for "obvious bait and switch tactics."

Seriously dude, the company refunded your original purchase price PLUS some. You have no case. Your outrage is laughable.

But at least we have a late entrant for Pwnage Thread of the Year out of it.

 

[HumblePie]

*yawn*

OP is the kind of person that would yell "SUE SUE SUE" over a blatant pricing error on a website when his order for 5000 iPad 4's @ $5.99 get cancelled by the vendor for "obvious bait and switch tactics."

Seriously dude, the company refunded your original purchase price PLUS some. You have no case. Your outrage is laughable.

But at least we have a late entrant for Pwnage Thread of the Year out of it.

LOL no. I may be upset a tiny bit about a "pricing error" that was made that I didn't get. Only because I'm upset at myself for not getting before the correction was made, but I am not upset at the company when it happens.

There is a difference though between a pricing error and not be allowed to give money for a transaction because of that error, and what happened in my instance. Mine was no pricing error. Mine was an agreed upon binding legal contract of sales. No different than if I purchased a house, car, or a warehouse full of flour to resale. What that product is doesn't matter. Once PAID for it is legally mine. How would you like it if any time you paid for an item at the checkout, as soon as you are about to leave the store the manager comes over and says, "oops, we decided we don't want you to have that item in your bag. Here is your money back instead." This is what happened to me. It's unethical and illegal for a reason. Transactions are the backbone of any economy and going back on a deal once it's been made is illegal for a reason.

I have no idea why some people in this forum seem to fail to comprehend these basic concepts. The fact I'm trying to enlighten the boneheads could be said to be silly, but I'll consider it my good deed for the day despite the name calling by idiots like SunnyD happen because he wants to stick his fingers in his ear and go "he's whining and I don't want to learn anything! I'm SunnyD and I rather suck on a Dick." That's what your posts look like to reasonable adults SunnyD. You look like a child that can't add anything reasonable to a conversation beyond name calling and put downs.

As for CPA, I hope you plan on video taping you eating that sock. I am going through with the lawsuit. I want to see you eat that sock.

 

[Thebobo]

what is wrong with you people

HE NEEDS HIS AR AR15 GOD DAMN IT!!

Actually I could care less never about the gun as I've never seen the need to own a one but I agree with the OP its the principle of the matter. I don't like being screwed over either.

 

[darkswordsman17]

It'd be great if he wins for mental anguish but that makes it so they can't sell him the gun. :awe:

 

[zinfamous]

so none of you guys would be the slightest bit upset if you ordered an item and the company did not fulfill that order (despite paying for it 100%) because of a stupid, useless, knee-jerk reaction policy? especially considering that the price of the item has now risen by 200% give or take?

i call shens on ATOT.

maybe so, maybe not. But if that is the only rational behind the rage, I would recognize my reasoning as being not only heavily biased, but also pure speculation is there is just as equal a chance of such policy (even if it is knee-jerk) being both brilliant and highly effective.

logic. damn that logic.

 

[HumblePie]

No, because shit happens. I ordered a Slingbox 500 (MSRP $300) from Kmart.com earlier this month. They had it priced at $180. They charged my credit card and shipped the order. When it arrived, it was actually a Slingbox 350 in the box.

This happened to quite a few people (it was a price/listing mixup between the 350 and the 500 on the website). Of course, people were a little bit peeved since our CCs were charged and the order confirmation email/website said Slingbox 500, but I said "whatever" and just returned it back to the store and got a refund.

About two weeks went by and I forgot all about it. I go to my email inbox and Kmart sent me a $120 eGiftCard for my troubles that can be used at Kmart/Lands End/Sears. They didn't really have to do that, but I appreciated the gesture.

You win some you lose some.

And yours was a mistake that you could have taken to court, but the only thing you'd get out of it was the actual item. The fact that you didn't just means you are willing to roll over when companies try to screw you over. If you like being buttfucked, I am not going to applaud you over it.

But my situation was different. Let me equate yours situation by changing it a tiny bit to match mine. So you walk into a store, buy the slingbox 500, pay the amount they requested, GET A RECEIPT, have it in your hands, and start to leave the store. Then the manager rushes over to you and says, "Sorry, we want that back, we decided that because of a recent incident of a child pornography crime involving this item, we are decided not to sell this to you any more. Here' take this check as a full refund and hand the slingbox over to us please."

THAT would be about the gist of what happened in my case. Quite a difference.

 

[GagHalfrunt]

Actually I could care less never about the gun as I've never seen the need to own a one but I agree with the OP its the principle of the matter. I don't like being screwed over either.

Explain how full refund + $100 = "screwed over".

And try to do it in a way that doesn't make an intelligent person laugh at you.

 

[NFS4]

And yours was a mistake that you could have taken to court, but the only thing you'd get out of it was the actual item. The fact that you didn't just means you are willing to roll over when companies try to screw you over. If you like being buttfucked, I am not going to applaud you over it.

But my situation was different. Let me equate yours situation by changing it a tiny bit to match mine. So you walk into a store, buy the slingbox 500, pay the amount they requested, GET A RECEIPT, have it in your hands, and start to leave the store. Then the manager rushes over to you and says, "Sorry, we want that back, we decided that because of a recent incident of a child pornography crime involving this item, we are decided not to sell this to you any more. Here' take this check as a full refund and hand the slingbox over to us please."

THAT would be about the gist of what happened in my case. Quite a difference.

You never had it in your hands.

That being said, you know why I wasn't upset? Because it's a f**king luxury item. I didn't need it. It's not a matter of life and death. It's a stupid friggin' toy. Just like your little gun. You don't need it, you want it.

I have more important things in my life (and I'm sure you do) than to worry about such stupid petty bullshit.

First World Problems!

 

[HumblePie]

You never had it in your hands.

That being said, you know why I wasn't upset? Because it's a f**king luxury item. I didn't need it. It's not a matter of life and death. It's a stupid friggin' toy. Just like your little gun. You don't need it, you want it.

I have more important things in my life (and I'm sure you do) than to worry about such stupid petty bullshit.

First World Problems!

You don't need anything in this world but air, water, and a bit of bread. Everything else is pure luxury. So why don't you just take everything you own, including the computer your typed that idiotic response out on, and give it to someone that actually appreciates them.

And, I had a bill of sale in my hands. Same thing. And again, what do you want about the slingbox issue you had? A golf clap? Grow up.

 

[darkswordsman17]

And yours was a mistake that you could have taken to court, but the only thing you'd get out of it was the actual item. The fact that you didn't just means you are willing to roll over when companies try to screw you over. If you like being buttfucked, I am not going to applaud you over it.

But my situation was different. Let me equate yours situation by changing it a tiny bit to match mine. So you walk into a store, buy the slingbox 500, pay the amount they requested, GET A RECEIPT, have it in your hands, and start to leave the store. Then the manager rushes over to you and says, "Sorry, we want that back, we decided that because of a recent incident of a child pornography crime involving this item, we are decided not to sell this to you any more. Here' take this check as a full refund and hand the slingbox over to us please."

THAT would be about the gist of what happened in my case. Quite a difference.

No, it wouldn't. There's quite a difference between your fictional scenario and what actually happened to you.

 

[HumblePie]

Explain how full refund + $100 = "screwed over".

And try to do it in a way that doesn't make an intelligent person laugh at you.

Explain how it is still something no considered illegal what they've done. Regardless of how they tried to justify or amend the situation without my expressed approval?

 

[HumblePie]

No, it wouldn't. There's quite a difference between your fictional scenario and what actually happened to you.

Not at all. I went into a store. Paid the full amount in cash. Got a bill of sale and walked out. By legal definition, I owned the item once the transaction took place. That is the law.

 

[rh71]

Sigh... They gave you $100. Buy a pair of tennis shoes and move on.

this... but the op is more likely concerned about the great deal that it was so hes not letting it go. i can see it both ways, but the 100 would make me forget the deal, because i dont do guns. but look what he said... the next lowest price is $5k? of course the bitching would continue.

 

[HumblePie]

this... but the op is more likely concerned about the great deal that it was so hes not letting it go. i can see it both ways...

Wouldn't matter if I paid twice what it's worth. The fact is, by law I bought, paid for, and own the item. Just because they no longer want to deliver the item is not my fault, nor do I care their justification about not wanting to deliver. The items are still in production. The items are still legal to be sold and bought. They actually returned their order that had been shipped to them by Troy Industries to fulfill the backorder. They have no legal justification or recourse to back out on the binding sale of contract.

 

[GagHalfrunt]

Explain how it is still something no considered illegal what they've done. Regardless of how they tried to justify or amend the situation without my expressed approval?

Explain that attempt at a sentence first. I don't speak petulant child and the Babel Fish in my ear is off for the holiday.

 

[maziwanka]

i like these bench lawyers who think they know the law. they rescinded your contract, refunded your contract price in full and gave you a 100 dollar gift card on top of that.

edit: adding that you should try to pursue legal action for fun and keep us posted

 

[rh71]

Wouldn't matter if I paid twice what it's worth. The fact is, by law I bought, paid for, and own the item. Just because they no longer want to deliver the item is not my fault, nor do I care their justification about not wanting to deliver. The items are still in production. The items are still legal to be sold and bought. They actually returned their order that had been shipped to them by Troy Industries to fulfill the backorder. They have no legal justification or recourse to back out on the binding sale of contract.

come on in texas if you bought a canoe and they did this including giving you 100 for your troubles you would actually still pursue legal action? its about the gun and the great deal.

 

[ch33zw1z]

Store managers have no control over corporate decisions. The manager may have very well believed that orders already placed would be filled, and never advised anything else. If anything I learned about retail, it's that nobody have any clue what corporate is doing.

At least you got your money back and a bonus $100.

 

[Capt Caveman]

HAHA, you are a Dicks lover.

And I'm posting in a public place because that is what adults and responsible consumers do. When I have a good experience beyond the normal I post that experience as well. Soemthing which most responsible people do. I write reviews on Amazon for products or movies at IMDB. Why? Because I like having that information when I decide to make future expenditures and I appreciate people that take the time to inform others. Since I do appreciate others that take that time I also make time to do the same. You seem to fail in understanding this basic concept.

Actually, no. A reasonable adult would be filing complaints with the BBB, local attorney general, local consumer protection agency, contacting local news media, etc.

You're acting like a whining child who thinks they know the law. If you really wanted some traction with such a thread, you would actually spell the name of the store in your thread title and in the tags. Also, spelling the town of Newtown correctly would also show that you're an adult.

But keep on crying like a child.

 

[zerocool84]

Wouldn't matter if I paid twice what it's worth. The fact is, by law I bought, paid for, and own the item. Just because they no longer want to deliver the item is not my fault, nor do I care their justification about not wanting to deliver. The items are still in production. The items are still legal to be sold and bought. They actually returned their order that had been shipped to them by Troy Industries to fulfill the backorder. They have no legal justification or recourse to back out on the binding sale of contract.

Then stop posting on here and take them to court since you obviously know so much.

 

[abaez]

Humblepie, stop posting and take them to court. If this is such an OUTRAGE we all anxiously await the outcome of your trial.

Otherwise, no one cares how outrageous and apparently "wrong" it is. Do something about it if it is.

 

[darkswordsman17]

Then punitive damages on the difference, including costs, mental anguish for not having a "gift" when promised by the holiday season...

 

[purbeast0]

backfire thread of the year? JUST IN TIME!