scrooge? I'm not a HD manager. I'm merely giving you a little insight
into how business works. the idea is to thwart the dishonest folks
without ****ing off the honest people. giving a 40% discount to
everyone who claims an item was used would result in rampant cheating,
and guess who pays for that, and "shrinkage" my friend?? You and me.
The store is under no moral or legal obligation to do anything beyond
providing a replacement item.
dave
Dan Parrell wrote:
who said they were naive,but they're not all are as accusing as you Dave
there are store managers who are willing to negotiate,perhaps I was a little
to stern on the demand thingy.You did here one guy get a rebate for used
equipment,don't be a scrooge. It's Christmas Ebenezer 
"Bay Area Dave" wrote in message
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why should the manager give 40% off when he can just send it back to
PC?? Every customer could pull that one: claim an item had been used
and DEMAND a huge discount. Retailers aren't that naive.
dave
Dan Parrell wrote:
Keep the joiner go back and demand a reasonable discount and the same
warranty,have the manager sign your sales slip that he sold you a used
tool.If he doesn't want to comply ask for a new one. I'd settle for 40%
off
"Dale" wrote in message
e.com...
I just ran down to the local BORG and took advantage of the 20% off
sale (to go with $30 PC rebate) to buy a Porter Cable 557 plate
joiner. They only had one left on the shelf and no others in stock. I
bought the one and didn't think to open the case and look at it in the
store, just wanted to get out of the store as I can't stand crowds.
Upon opening the case at home I discovered that inside the case there
was sawdust (looks like particle board) and the tool obviously has
been used judging by the fine coat of sawdust around the blade area.
Is this from testing done by the manufacturer or did someone in the
store decide to use it? I'm wondering if I should hassle with
returning this one and wait for a replacement or just not worry about
it and go ahead and use the tool. Anyone else have the experience of
sawdust inside the case of this tool when purchased new?
Dale