28 Jul 16
I have a flash drive that I bought ten years ago. It had a lifetime guarantee. It stopped working a few days ago. The shop I bought it from is closed. There's nothing I can do. I guess what was in play was the lifetime of the shop and not my lifetime (as the owner of the flash drive).
Has anyone got any stories about trying to claim against what was sold as being a lifetime guarantee?
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Originally posted by FMFThese guarantees always make me chuckle, the shopping public are so naive (no offence intended).
I have a flash drive that I bought ten years ago. It had a lifetime guarantee. It stopped working a few days ago. The shop I bought it from is closed. There's nothing I can do. I guess what was in play was the lifetime of the shop and not my lifetime (as the owner of the flash drive).
Has anyone got any stories about trying to claim against what was sold as being a lifetime guarantee?
"Buy one get one free" really? So you are cutting your gross margin by at least 50% and your net margin by a lot more?
"75% off" so you were selling it for 100 and still make sufficient cash margin by selling it at 25 and 100 wasn't you ripping me off?
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Originally posted by FMFWe had our windows and one sliding deck door replaced several years ago for ones with double paned glass. Last year the slider double pane failed (moisture seeped in and a buildup of mildew or something followed).
I have a flash drive that I bought ten years ago. It had a lifetime guarantee. It stopped working a few days ago. The shop I bought it from is closed. There's nothing I can do. I guess what was in play was the lifetime of the shop and not my lifetime (as the owner of the flash drive).
Has anyone got any stories about trying to claim against what was sold as being a lifetime guarantee?
There was a lifetime guarantee. They fixed it for no additional charge, without any push back at all.
It turn out this kinds of window/slider has desiccant in the spacer around the rim between the two panes, and this is inevitable. So the companies who sell this build it into the costs. We live in a dry climate area so the frequency is low, allowing lower pricing.
I appreciate the opportunity to contribute to what might be the most mundane RHP thread ever.
28 Jul 16
Originally posted by FMFYou've been suckered.
I have a flash drive that I bought ten years ago. It had a lifetime guarantee. It stopped working a few days ago. The shop I bought it from is closed. There's nothing I can do. I guess what was in play was the lifetime of the shop and not my lifetime (as the owner of the flash drive).
Has anyone got any stories about trying to claim against what was sold as being a lifetime guarantee?
28 Jul 16
Originally posted by FMFWell, if you think for one moment I actually believed you actually believed there was a lifetime guarantee on a flash drive, then you'd be right. After all you did go to see if you could get the guarantee honored didn't you? 🙄
If you think for one moment that I actually believed there was a lifetime guarantee on a flash drive, then perhaps it is you who has been suckered. 😛
Originally posted by josephwNo. Of course not. The shop closed more than eight years ago. It's about three doors down my street.
Well, if you think for one moment I actually believed you actually believed there was a lifetime guarantee on a flash drive, then you'd be right. After all you did go to see if you could get the guarantee honored didn't you? 🙄
You did 'get' the whimsical nature of the OP, didn't you? Surely? 🙂
29 Jul 16
Originally posted by FMFEveryday in every way I'm getting more and more whimsical. So whimsical that sometimes I don't know whether I'm serious or not. It could go either way.
No. Of course not. The shop closed more than eight years ago. It's about three doors down my street.
You did 'get' the whimsical nature of the OP, didn't you? Surely? 🙂
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29 Jul 16
Originally posted by josephwAre you saying your posting here is a bit like robbie carrobie says about his posting here - "self propaganda", and not to be taken seriously?
Everyday in every way I'm getting more and more whimsical. So whimsical that sometimes I don't know whether I'm serious or not. It could go either way.
Originally posted by KewpieIf I ever see 'We serve only the freshest food', I always steer clear of the place.
Have you ever noticed how all food is advertised as "delicious"? Isn't that a subjective assessment? One man's meat ...
I mean, if they have some potatoes that are one or two days old, and they get a new delivery in to top up, then they must be using this latest batch first. They must throw so much away, their prices must be much higher than they need to be.
Stands to reason.