Re: WalMart search

[Glenn Everette <gje@mindspring.net>]

On Tue, 30 Mar 1999, Ronald O. Cunningham Jr. wrote:

> About a year and a half later the socket for the power adapter stopped
> working and I didn't remember where I had stuck the receipt/warranty info
> but I took it in anyway. Fortunately I had used my real name and mailing
> address for their database (I usually tell them I live at 1060 West Addison
> Street, Chicago, Ill.) ];) and they had the record of the warranty. Again
> no charge to repair.

What do you do when Sammy Sosa and his buddies comes by? :-) 
 
> So I don't know about Best Buy and other places but if I buy another
> scanner or radio or electronic widget that is a bit pricey from RS I will
> get the extended warranty from them.

I usually do not buy extended service contracts. But did buy a maintenance
contract for a washer and dryer I bought from Sears. I believe it was a
good buy. I believe the MA for durable items may be justified. Under the
MA, if I move they will come in and reinstall the packing braces. When In
the new place they will come out again to reinstall them. Plus do any
yearly [2~maintenance during the that time.

I don't do this with the average solid state electronic item like
receivers and such. Because they usually fail within 3 months or less.
Which is normally covered in the maker's warranty. 

 
> If they have done both of these you will have a hard time fighting it. The
> main thing is that, is the policy posted where everyone who enters the
> store can see it or not.

I agree with you on both counts. Do you have any insights into mandatory
outside package check-ins where you leave your valuables at a counter?
I don't like em because once I forgot I had left something at the counter
and went back the next day and it was gone. I had no proof that I had left
anything there because the receipts were in the bags. I only go into
stores like this when there's something I need and can't get anywhere
else. 


Glenn