I'm waiting for the boxset with the songs in Spanish. I'm sure one of the cover arts will be that pic of Freddie with a sombrero. Oh wait they will release the Ukranian version first as they are very popular there now.
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[b]Panchgani wrote: [/b]
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[b]Micrówave wrote: [/b]
You can ask...
But I think everyone here would rather you f... off and take your stupid "I took ____ back to the shop" threads with you.
I have an idea. Why not take yourself back to the shop and get us all a refund.
I believe that store would be Babies R Us. I don't think you'll need a receipt.
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Microwave - Since when do you think for everyone? Just because you have swollen head as big as Texas, does not mean that everyone thinks like you.
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Well, they SHOULD think like me. Especially before going to the record store. My thinking saves money, time, and the curbs the need to act like an ass.
I'm sorry, what were you saying? Perhaps you should move to Texas and enroll in one of our "hick" schools to teach you about roping, cattle farming, and common sense.
[b]Panchgani wrote: [/b]
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[b]Micrówave wrote: [/b]
You can ask...
But I think everyone here would rather you f... off and take your stupid "I took ____ back to the shop" threads with you.
I have an idea. Why not take yourself back to the shop and get us all a refund.
I believe that store would be Babies R Us. I don't think you'll need a receipt.
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Microwave - Since when do you think for everyone? Just because you have swollen head as big as Texas, does not mean that everyone thinks like you.
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Well, they SHOULD think like me. Especially before going to the record store. My thinking saves money, time, and the curbs the need to act like an ass.
I'm sorry, what were you saying? Perhaps you should move to Texas and enroll in one of our "hick" schools to teach you about roping, cattle farming, and common sense.
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[b]Micrówave wrote: [/b]
@ clear
Do you find it enjoyable buying stuff and returning it? Because you sure do it a lot.
If I owned the shop and you came in, I would politely ask you to shop somewhere else.[/QUOTE]
Bastard. I was going to ask that! xD
[b]Micrówave wrote: [/b]
@ clear
Do you find it enjoyable buying stuff and returning it? Because you sure do it a lot.
If I owned the shop and you came in, I would politely ask you to shop somewhere else.[/QUOTE]
Bastard. I was going to ask that! xD
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[b]clear wrote: [/b]
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[b]Micrówave wrote: [/b]
@ clear
Do you find it enjoyable buying stuff and returning it? Because you sure do it a lot.
If I owned the shop and you came in, I would politely ask you to shop somewhere else.
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Because I sure do it a lot?
I bought TCR in order to hear it properly all the way through. I took it back because it is lazy shit and not worth the money.
I've advised anyone daft enough to have bought the Box set to take it back. I haven't taken it back because I didn't buy it myself in the first place - because I know and bought everything contained within it first time around and it's only value is to maybe throw the cd's away and use the box as an emergency toilet.
Try reading what you're attempting to be arsey about. You little tit.
Can I politely ask you to f...off?
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I seriously still find it hard to believe there are retail stores even in the UK that will refund *opened product*, let alone just because someone thought it was shit.
Here in Canada, that's not possible at all. You either exchange it for another product (the same one) due to manufacturer's defects (had that happen with The Freddie Mercury Tribute concert DVD back around 2003 - there was a nasty defect that made one chapter skip and turn into macroblock-pixellated garbage onscreen horribly), or with some stores, you get store credit (ie. not cash) although I can't name any stores here offhand that actually do the latter. And that's also WITH receipts of course, in either case.
Also, you cannot ask someone to 'politely' fuck off. That's a contradiction in terms my friend :-)
[b]clear wrote: [/b]
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[b]Micrówave wrote: [/b]
@ clear
Do you find it enjoyable buying stuff and returning it? Because you sure do it a lot.
If I owned the shop and you came in, I would politely ask you to shop somewhere else.
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Because I sure do it a lot?
I bought TCR in order to hear it properly all the way through. I took it back because it is lazy shit and not worth the money.
I've advised anyone daft enough to have bought the Box set to take it back. I haven't taken it back because I didn't buy it myself in the first place - because I know and bought everything contained within it first time around and it's only value is to maybe throw the cd's away and use the box as an emergency toilet.
Try reading what you're attempting to be arsey about. You little tit.
Can I politely ask you to f...off?
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I seriously still find it hard to believe there are retail stores even in the UK that will refund *opened product*, let alone just because someone thought it was shit.
Here in Canada, that's not possible at all. You either exchange it for another product (the same one) due to manufacturer's defects (had that happen with The Freddie Mercury Tribute concert DVD back around 2003 - there was a nasty defect that made one chapter skip and turn into macroblock-pixellated garbage onscreen horribly), or with some stores, you get store credit (ie. not cash) although I can't name any stores here offhand that actually do the latter. And that's also WITH receipts of course, in either case.
Also, you cannot ask someone to 'politely' fuck off. That's a contradiction in terms my friend :-)
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[b]Micrówave wrote: [/b]
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[b]Panchgani wrote: [/b]
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[b]Micrówave wrote: [/b]
You can ask...
But I think everyone here would rather you f... off and take your stupid "I took ____ back to the shop" threads with you.
I have an idea. Why not take yourself back to the shop and get us all a refund.
I believe that store would be Babies R Us. I don't think you'll need a receipt.
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Microwave - Since when do you think for everyone? Just because you have swollen head as big as Texas, does not mean that everyone thinks like you.
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Well, they SHOULD think like me. Especially before going to the record store. My thinking saves money, time, and the curbs the need to act like an ass.
I'm sorry, what were you saying? Perhaps you should move to Texas and enroll in one of our "hick" schools to teach you about roping, cattle farming, and common sense.[/QUOTE]
Hmmm ... Maybe those hick schools could teach me something about cattle farming if I had the inclination. I suppose I should have some slight interest in cattle farming as my brother-in-law breeds Angus cattle, but sadly I do not.
I suppose I could learn a lot about common sense, but I still have a little common sense. I have enough sense to avoid serious injury by not trying cattle roping.
[b]Micrówave wrote: [/b]
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[b]Panchgani wrote: [/b]
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[b]Micrówave wrote: [/b]
You can ask...
But I think everyone here would rather you f... off and take your stupid "I took ____ back to the shop" threads with you.
I have an idea. Why not take yourself back to the shop and get us all a refund.
I believe that store would be Babies R Us. I don't think you'll need a receipt.
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Microwave - Since when do you think for everyone? Just because you have swollen head as big as Texas, does not mean that everyone thinks like you.
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Well, they SHOULD think like me. Especially before going to the record store. My thinking saves money, time, and the curbs the need to act like an ass.
I'm sorry, what were you saying? Perhaps you should move to Texas and enroll in one of our "hick" schools to teach you about roping, cattle farming, and common sense.[/QUOTE]
Hmmm ... Maybe those hick schools could teach me something about cattle farming if I had the inclination. I suppose I should have some slight interest in cattle farming as my brother-in-law breeds Angus cattle, but sadly I do not.
I suppose I could learn a lot about common sense, but I still have a little common sense. I have enough sense to avoid serious injury by not trying cattle roping.
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[b]inu-liger wrote: [/b]
Here in Canada, that's not possible at all. You either exchange it for another product (the same one) due to manufacturer's defects (had that happen with The Freddie Mercury Tribute concert DVD back around 2003 - there was a nasty defect that made one chapter skip and turn into macroblock-pixellated garbage onscreen horribly), or with some stores, you get store credit (ie. not cash) although I can't name any stores here offhand that actually do the latter. And that's also WITH receipts of course, in either case.
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Nah, I've done it...
So it's got nothing to do with the country. Each retailer does it their own way. In most cases you're right, but it can be done.
[b]inu-liger wrote: [/b]
Here in Canada, that's not possible at all. You either exchange it for another product (the same one) due to manufacturer's defects (had that happen with The Freddie Mercury Tribute concert DVD back around 2003 - there was a nasty defect that made one chapter skip and turn into macroblock-pixellated garbage onscreen horribly), or with some stores, you get store credit (ie. not cash) although I can't name any stores here offhand that actually do the latter. And that's also WITH receipts of course, in either case.
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Nah, I've done it...
So it's got nothing to do with the country. Each retailer does it their own way. In most cases you're right, but it can be done.
inu-liger, re:
>>I seriously still find it hard to believe there are retail stores even in the UK that will refund *opened product*, let alone just because someone thought it was shit.
It's all a question of whether the item is "fit for purpose". Clearly, in terms of providing an enjoyable listening experience at a resonable price with no flaws or errors, this box set does not fit the bill and is a returnable item. There are plenty of grey areas around this, but, in essence, the consumer is king. If the item is on the shelf as a sealed item, the purchaser has no way of seeing *whats inside* and therefore, only on opening it will they be able to make an informed choice. I'm sure you guys must have consumer protection acts in Canada which protect you against buying a CD in a sealed packet, only to get it home and find that inside, you have a drinks coaster........?
Or - and wouldn't this be fun - the person behind the till simply took pity on this poor soul who had spent his hard-earned on such a shitty item. They were probably laughing as he / she walked out of the door with a satisfied smile after buying it and then ran a sweepstake in the shop on how long it would be before the same customer came back trying to return it..........
>>I seriously still find it hard to believe there are retail stores even in the UK that will refund *opened product*, let alone just because someone thought it was shit.
It's all a question of whether the item is "fit for purpose". Clearly, in terms of providing an enjoyable listening experience at a resonable price with no flaws or errors, this box set does not fit the bill and is a returnable item. There are plenty of grey areas around this, but, in essence, the consumer is king. If the item is on the shelf as a sealed item, the purchaser has no way of seeing *whats inside* and therefore, only on opening it will they be able to make an informed choice. I'm sure you guys must have consumer protection acts in Canada which protect you against buying a CD in a sealed packet, only to get it home and find that inside, you have a drinks coaster........?
Or - and wouldn't this be fun - the person behind the till simply took pity on this poor soul who had spent his hard-earned on such a shitty item. They were probably laughing as he / she walked out of the door with a satisfied smile after buying it and then ran a sweepstake in the shop on how long it would be before the same customer came back trying to return it..........
I do my DVD shopping at a pretty busy store; they don't have time to fuck around checking whether discs are faulty or not. I took back a faulty disc last year and they didn't even check for a receipt; they offered a refund or replacement.
I suppose a less scrupulous person could take advantage of such a system, but I'm just glad to know that I don't have to muck about much when something goes wrong.
I suppose a less scrupulous person could take advantage of such a system, but I'm just glad to know that I don't have to muck about much when something goes wrong.
Absolutely Zebonka, and everytime you realise you've purchased a shite quality Queen product, just whistle throught he store as you head towards the counter, safely in the knowledge that they ain't got one over on you!
Shame you can't do the same thing for live shows really, isn't it?
Shame you can't do the same thing for live shows really, isn't it?
To be honest, I've never thrown down money on a Queen product I didn't really want or one that I didn't think I'd enjoy.
You sound like someone who has though; you have my pity!
You sound like someone who has though; you have my pity!
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[b]Benn wrote: [/b]
inu-liger, re:
>>I seriously still find it hard to believe there are retail stores even in the UK that will refund *opened product*, let alone just because someone thought it was shit.
It's all a question of whether the item is "fit for purpose". Clearly, in terms of providing an enjoyable listening experience at a resonable price with no flaws or errors, this box set does not fit the bill and is a returnable item. There are plenty of grey areas around this, but, in essence, the consumer is king. If the item is on the shelf as a sealed item, the purchaser has no way of seeing *whats inside* and therefore, only on opening it will they be able to make an informed choice. I'm sure you guys must have consumer protection acts in Canada which protect you against buying a CD in a sealed packet, only to get it home and find that inside, you have a drinks coaster........?
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I'm honestly not sure there are such consumerism acts here, at least as far as major retailers are concerned.
Certainly, there are 2nd-hand stores you can get "used" copies of albums at (in addition to pawn shops), though they're not too common.
But retailers here don't want to play stupid and risk losing products 'cos employees are not shrink-wrapping the products. They wouldn't hear the end of it from the studios and distributors if that were the case.
[QUOTE]Or - and wouldn't this be fun - the person behind the till simply took pity on this poor soul who had spent his hard-earned on such a shitty item. They were probably laughing as he / she walked out of the door with a satisfied smile after buying it and then ran a sweepstake in the shop on how long it would be before the same customer came back trying to return it..........[/QUOTE]
Oh I wouldn't be surprised, lol!
Clear must be helping some employees rake in some bonus cash, I'm sure ;-)
[b]Benn wrote: [/b]
inu-liger, re:
>>I seriously still find it hard to believe there are retail stores even in the UK that will refund *opened product*, let alone just because someone thought it was shit.
It's all a question of whether the item is "fit for purpose". Clearly, in terms of providing an enjoyable listening experience at a resonable price with no flaws or errors, this box set does not fit the bill and is a returnable item. There are plenty of grey areas around this, but, in essence, the consumer is king. If the item is on the shelf as a sealed item, the purchaser has no way of seeing *whats inside* and therefore, only on opening it will they be able to make an informed choice. I'm sure you guys must have consumer protection acts in Canada which protect you against buying a CD in a sealed packet, only to get it home and find that inside, you have a drinks coaster........?
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I'm honestly not sure there are such consumerism acts here, at least as far as major retailers are concerned.
Certainly, there are 2nd-hand stores you can get "used" copies of albums at (in addition to pawn shops), though they're not too common.
But retailers here don't want to play stupid and risk losing products 'cos employees are not shrink-wrapping the products. They wouldn't hear the end of it from the studios and distributors if that were the case.
[QUOTE]Or - and wouldn't this be fun - the person behind the till simply took pity on this poor soul who had spent his hard-earned on such a shitty item. They were probably laughing as he / she walked out of the door with a satisfied smile after buying it and then ran a sweepstake in the shop on how long it would be before the same customer came back trying to return it..........[/QUOTE]
Oh I wouldn't be surprised, lol!
Clear must be helping some employees rake in some bonus cash, I'm sure ;-)
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[b]Sir GH wrote: [/b]
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[b]inu-liger wrote: [/b]
Here in Canada, that's not possible at all. You either exchange it for another product (the same one) due to manufacturer's defects (had that happen with The Freddie Mercury Tribute concert DVD back around 2003 - there was a nasty defect that made one chapter skip and turn into macroblock-pixellated garbage onscreen horribly), or with some stores, you get store credit (ie. not cash) although I can't name any stores here offhand that actually do the latter. And that's also WITH receipts of course, in either case.
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Nah, I've done it...
So it's got nothing to do with the country. Each retailer does it their own way. In most cases you're right, but it can be done.
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Ahh.
I imagine though that most stores don't, because distributors want their (obvious) share of money, and make certain retailers acknowledge clauses in their contract deals that prohibit such full return of opened products.
Could also depend on the type of item too. I've noticed FutureShop sometimes has 'Opened Box items' on sale that'd be categorized in other shops as used otherwise, mainly for electronics & computer parts, as well as blank DVDR media. I guess electronics manufacturers don't have their own equivalent of the RIAA/MPAA :-P
[b]Sir GH wrote: [/b]
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[b]inu-liger wrote: [/b]
Here in Canada, that's not possible at all. You either exchange it for another product (the same one) due to manufacturer's defects (had that happen with The Freddie Mercury Tribute concert DVD back around 2003 - there was a nasty defect that made one chapter skip and turn into macroblock-pixellated garbage onscreen horribly), or with some stores, you get store credit (ie. not cash) although I can't name any stores here offhand that actually do the latter. And that's also WITH receipts of course, in either case.
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Nah, I've done it...
So it's got nothing to do with the country. Each retailer does it their own way. In most cases you're right, but it can be done.
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Ahh.
I imagine though that most stores don't, because distributors want their (obvious) share of money, and make certain retailers acknowledge clauses in their contract deals that prohibit such full return of opened products.
Could also depend on the type of item too. I've noticed FutureShop sometimes has 'Opened Box items' on sale that'd be categorized in other shops as used otherwise, mainly for electronics & computer parts, as well as blank DVDR media. I guess electronics manufacturers don't have their own equivalent of the RIAA/MPAA :-P
Slightly related to the discussion...
I was a young teen that was thrilled that a new Queen album had just been released. I ran to my favorite record store and bought a copy, although I thought the cover was a little strange. I then rushed back to the house, put it on the stereo, sat back and waited to hear what the boys were up to. After listening to the first side of the album, I took it off the turntable, pulled out my pocket knife and cut a deep groove through the vinyl. I then took it back to the record store and told the lady at the counter that it had a "scratch". She let me exchange it for anything else in the store.
This is how I was able to parlay the horror of Hot Space into owning a copy of UFO's Strangers in the Night. Good times...
I was a young teen that was thrilled that a new Queen album had just been released. I ran to my favorite record store and bought a copy, although I thought the cover was a little strange. I then rushed back to the house, put it on the stereo, sat back and waited to hear what the boys were up to. After listening to the first side of the album, I took it off the turntable, pulled out my pocket knife and cut a deep groove through the vinyl. I then took it back to the record store and told the lady at the counter that it had a "scratch". She let me exchange it for anything else in the store.
This is how I was able to parlay the horror of Hot Space into owning a copy of UFO's Strangers in the Night. Good times...