Thus spake Douglas Roberts circa 10-02-19 11:11 AM:
> While Glen is off grumbling about something or the other, I thought I'd take
> a moment to inform those of you who are interested in the Newegg interaction
> [Glen, don't read this] that I just got a call from a very apologetic
> customer service manager at Newegg. Summary of the phone call: "Sorry,
> sorry, sorry, so, so very sorry; of COURSE we will refund your money for the
> laptop, and please accept this $150 gift certificate in addition."
Excellent! So it was NOT a waste of time after all? Whew. Now, since
you've identified Newegg as a "bad actor", I expect you to toss that
gift certificate in the trash.... or give it to some other idiot willing
to be suckered into buying something from that bad actor.
--
glen e. p. ropella, 971-222-9095,
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