I have just faced a real mafia practice.
I bought a Lenovo…read moremonitor and a magic keyboard this weekend.
Today, I return these two devices, and there surprise:
- the reimbursement will not be made by card (I paid by card) but by voucher.
- a 20% discount will be applied because the top of the cardboard containing the monitor is torn. I repeat: 20 PERCENT and not 20 EUROS. So having bought the item at 100 euros, they withdraw 20 euros. If you bought an item for 1000 euros, they withdraw 200 euros for a torn box!
After very tense discussions, they agree to reimburse me by card but maintaining the discount. This is what the manager told me: "We are going to make AN EFFORT, we will reimburse you by card but the discount is maintained". The manager therefore hoped that, by reciprocity, I would accept the discount. He is a pro and to say that he makes "AN EFFORT" is no accident. In short.
So I refused their offer and made them understand that only the police would get me out.
On the spot, the police make me understand that they can do nothing for me. It is not their role. They advise me to contact the head office or consumer associations.
It's incredible ! In a country like France, consumers have no protection against these mafia. These companies that make their own laws.
FNAC, I assure you that if you don't pay back all of my money, you risk paying dearly. If you're willing to take that risk for $ 20, then let's go.
In addition, I refused your offer on principle. My losses are limited but yours ...
I have a lot of time at the moment so I will take special care of you. Small hint: I am a computer scientist and I know the net well. HELLO.