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I'm sure you've heard of customers returning old items in the box of a newer item to get free upgrades?

Well forget about that, I just received an already opened and empty box for an M.2 SSD I ordered.

They don't even check if the item is in the box for returns, and illegally resell it as a new item (even a genuine customer return isn't meant to be sold as new).

I asked for a replacement and will make sure to record opening it, if I get the same problem I will try taking action for more compo.

The main issue is that the SSD I ordered is the one that Sony also recommend for the PS5 as the price was reduced quite a lot, except I got scammed.

And yes it was a stocked and sold by Amazon Prime item, not a third party seller.

I'm sure you've heard of customers returning old items in the box of a newer item to get free upgrades? Well forget about that, I just received an already opened and empty box for an M.2 SSD I ordered. They don't even check if the item is in the box for returns, and illegally resell it as a new item (even a genuine customer return isn't meant to be sold as new). I asked for a replacement and will make sure to record opening it, if I get the same problem I will try taking action for more compo. The main issue is that the SSD I ordered is the one that Sony also recommend for the PS5 as the price was reduced quite a lot, except I got scammed. And yes it was a stocked and sold by Amazon Prime item, not a third party seller.

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[–] • 3 pts

Just sayin, I bought a $600 speaker from Amazon, then the speaker company came out with an upgraded version. The first one was still en route.

I tried to stop the sale or start a return and amazon said no returns on that item.

I chatted with the rep and they said just go ahead and keep the $600 speaker for free and order the new one if you want. Lol ok!

[–] • 2 pts

when was this?

this is the type of shit amazon used to do all the time but is much more rare now.

[–] • 1 pt

Was this past summer.

[–] • 0 pt

I just bought a battery for my bike, the battery arrived with a bent terminal, I got in touch with customer service and they were basically just like "keep it for free and we'll get another one sent to your house in two days"

cool thanks

[–] • 0 pt

Last year they sent me a second set of Bowflex adjustable dumbells. I asked them for a returrn shipping label. They just told me to keep it. $400

Last month. I ordered a can of powdered butter for my food supplies. They delivered a can of black beans. I contacted, they sent butter told me to keep the beans. $25

I seem to get something or other free from them once a year or so.

2 years ago it was a set of shelves. I ordered 1, got 2.

all of these things were shipped and sold by amazon. I filter out the third party sellers on there to limit the scams.

Granted. Bezos is a fucking nightmare of a problem. I have to shop somewhere. I sure as hell wont patronize wall mart, and target has limited chinese selection just the same as walmart and costs more. My options are limited in where i can buy many things.

[–] • 1 pt

Weights are expensive as shit to ship.

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If it makes you feel any better Bezos sold Amazon to a jew