Worth the drive to return something if the gas is more than the refund? :)

[aphex]

In my wife's murano (avg mpg around 20-21) with the current local gas prices of ~$3.80, we spend roughly $0.19/mi on gas.

I need to return a $16 item I purchased at the Apple store while up there on business a few weeks ago. Problem is, the Apple Store is 46 miles away.

So in order to get my $16 back, I have to spend $17.48 in gas. Depressing Think I'm keeping it.

 

[TwiceOver]

Wow... What could you possibly find in an apple store that was under $1million?

 

[sdifox]

you can always craliglist it. Plenty of people have apple fixation.

 

[Vehemence]

Yeah but then you have one more Apple product in your home. Ugh.

 

[aphex]

Originally posted by: dNor
Yeah but then you have one more Apple product in your home. Ugh.

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(I have quite a few apple products in my home and very happy to say so)

 

[aphex]

Originally posted by: sdifox
you can always craliglist it. Plenty of people have apple fixation.

Its a screen protector that wasn't manufactured correctly, not really a re-sellable item.

That being said, I shot off an e-mail to the manufacturer to see if they might be able to help out.

 

[sdifox]

Originally posted by: aphex

Originally posted by: sdifox
you can always craliglist it. Plenty of people have apple fixation.

Its a screen protector that wasn't manufactured correctly, not really a re-sellable item.

That being said, I shot off an e-mail to the manufacturer to see if they might be able to help out.

maybe try Apple customer service? Maybe they'll be accommodating?

 

[Vehemence]

Originally posted by: aphex

Originally posted by: sdifox
you can always craliglist it. Plenty of people have apple fixation.

That being said, I shot off an e-mail to the manufacturer to see if they might be able to help out.

They'll swap it out if you pay shipping, which comes out to $17.50!

 

[aphex]

Originally posted by: dNor

Originally posted by: aphex

Originally posted by: sdifox
you can always craliglist it. Plenty of people have apple fixation.

That being said, I shot off an e-mail to the manufacturer to see if they might be able to help out.

They'll swap it out if you pay shipping, which comes out to $17.50!

lol, wouldn't be surprised.

Maybe I should just design a really big trebuchet and fling it back up there

 

[SpunkyJones]

That's what you get for messing up my Netflix queue you dirty monkey.

 

[dman]

I had the same issue yesterday. Wife bought some baked goods (muffins) but when we got home found out they weren't fully cooked. 13 miles round trip and 16-20mpg depending on which vehicle to return a $3.50 item. Not going to bother unless headed that way again soon. Next time we stop in I'll see if they'll make good, not a big deal but annoying.

 

[ElFenix]

< atot > move closer! </ atot >

 

[Aharami]

Originally posted by: ElFenix
< atot > move closer! </ atot >

this made me laugh!

 

[aphex]

Originally posted by: ElFenix
< atot > move closer! </ atot >

You know full well that if I moved up there, I'd find some reason to complain about driving down here in a few months.

 

[l0cke]

Take a bus

 

[aphex]

Originally posted by: l0cke
Take a bus

My 4 hours of my time is worth more than $17.50

 

[Kelemvor]

You, or anyone you know, won't be going anywhere near that store in the next couple weeks? Have someone return it for you if needed.