376, Report:
#1029695
Posted Date:
Sep 02 2001
GE-Zurich Warranty Mge Inc Extended Warranties Rip-off *REBUTTAL GE-ZURICH TECH SPEAKS OUT
I purchased a Compaq Computer 2 years ago and also bought the 3 year extended warranty from GE Zurich. The computer worked great for about two years, then we had a no power problem. They came out after about 2-3 weeks and replaced the power source. That didn't work.
We waited...
Entity
GE-Zurich Warranty Mge Inc
Categories: Computer Service & Repair
377, Report:
#4431
Posted Date:
Aug 09 2001
Circuit City refused return of defective brand new HP computer *UPDATE
SMALL CLAIMS COURT
MARC SCHARF vs. CIRCUIT CITY
FEBRUARY 28, 2001
BACKGROUND SUMMARY
8/5/00
Original computer purchase: Compaq brand. It died after 1 hour use. I got a replacement machine.
8/11/00
This second machine slowed noticeably. After more l...
Entity
circuit city stores inc (CEO W. Alan McCullough)
Categories: Computer Stores
378, Report:
#6031
Posted Date:
Aug 05 2001
Staples & Compaq Computer Rip-off Rebate Offer
My name is Patricia and I am filing a complaint against Staples Office Supplies Corporation. In June of 2001, I purchased a Compaq Presario Computer Package totaling 1700.00 from a Staples store in Larchmont, New York. I usually never pay any attention to the rebate offers, but deci...
Entity
Staples-Resubmission Department 01-38046
Categories: Audio & Electronics Shops
379, Report:
#5399
Posted Date:
Jun 11 2001
HSN AKA HOME SHOPPING NETWORK -compaq ..NEVER BUY ANYTHING FROM THEM
I ordered a computer from hsn on 4-8-01. I was told it would arrive in 7 to 10 days. It arrived a month later. It was not what I ordered and the scanner was broken. I called numerous times I also sent over 25 E-mails trying to resolve the issue. When I did get a response. I was info...
Entity
HSN
Categories: Computer Mail Order
380, Report:
#5378
Posted Date:
Jun 08 2001
Gateway, uncooperative when returning faulty merchandise
In July 2000 I purchased a Gateway system at my local Gateway Country Store. Having spent nearly $3500.00 I expected the company to deliver quality goods and stand behind their gaurantee that I'd be satisfyed with my purchase.
From that point my experience with Gateway went from...
Entity
Gateway Comuter
Categories: Computer Manufaturers
381, Report:
#1785
Posted Date:
Mar 11 2001
COMP USA lacks Customer Service *REBUTTAL .. employee defense *EDITORS NOTE: more bull
I just bought a Compaq PC at COMP USA from their main New York City location. A few weeks back, my computer crashed and I decided to call the store location to see if I could get some support.
I was greeted with the rudest, most indifferent staff. One gentleman who was comple...
Entity
COMP USA
Categories: Computer Stores
382, Report:
#1034603
Posted Date:
Feb 12 2001
Best Buy sold me a floor model with out informing me
Hi
I bought a PC from Best Buy, it turn to be a bad computer, which constantly give me problems, I contacted the manufacturer (Compaq), they Diagnose the problem to me as a failure due to CPU fan in which created a great deal of noise, and they instructed me to take it to back to t...
Entity
Best Buy
Categories: Computer Stores
383, Report:
#3948
Posted Date:
Nov 30 2000
Circuit City salespeople lie to sell Extended Warranties!
I bought a Compaq Presario laptop early in 1999, and was persuaded to buy the 4-year extended warranty. It was $299, but the salesperson offered to reduce the price by $100. I was hesitant, but he then claimed that the warranty would cover *everything*, and that the active matrix ...
Entity
Circuit City
Categories: Computer Stores
384, Report:
#3808
Posted Date:
Nov 08 2000
Office Depot Johnson City, Tn. Bogus sales advertisements
Office Depot in Johnson City , Tennessee is developing a trend of advertising great deals on computer packages........ only catch is, they don't have the product. Having dealt with a similar goose chase with them before, I thought perhaps that was just a one time fluke. Not so! A fi...
Entity
Office Depot
Categories: Audio & Electronic Retail Stores
385, Report:
#2628
Posted Date:
Jul 08 2000
COMPUSA, Peoria, Arizona service warranty reality. Case #1-54LSU
I was told by the salesman at CompUSA, by the manager at the store, and by their clever brochures and posters that by buying the full warranty package upgrade I would never have to take my computer or its accessories in. Guaranteed in-home servicing on all computer components and m...
Entity
COMPUSA
Categories: Computer Service & Repair
386, Report:
#2227
Posted Date:
May 09 2000
MCI WorldCom should be called MCI WorldJerks
In late February, I purchased a Compaq Presario computer. When I installed the computer, I read that MCI WorldCom offered a three month trial membership for internet service for $9.95 per month. I gave MCI my credit card number. The internet service was started. I recieved a bil...
Entity
MCI WorldCom
Categories: Internet
387, Report:
#1668
Posted Date:
Mar 27 2000
Theweb-shop.com
Theweb-shop.com shopping site has dragged me on since I ordered their HP Pavilion 6535 system on December 7,1999. It is now March 27, 2000 and they have told me very little recently. First they said the HP6535 was not being made so they were sending me the HP 6630, then they said t...
Entity
Theweb_shop.com
Categories: Computer Mail Order
388, Report:
#1615
Posted Date:
Mar 20 2000
CON-PAQ'S MY PC is SORRY - OH!
A week before Valentines Day, My amazing boyfriend told me he was taking me to buy myself a new computer for Valentines Day. The love of my life, Marc Anthony; My Computer, not my boyfriend! I have never had a brand new computer, so you can understand why I am so attached to him. ...
Entity
Compaq Computer Corporation
Categories: Computer Manufaturers
389, Report:
#1322
Posted Date:
Feb 21 2000
Compuserve/CompUSA Computer Rebate Program
Purchase a computer Thanksgiving 1999 weekend. CompUSA provided through Compuserve a rebate of $150.00 . I sent in the paperwork via parcel post registered receipt #Z1999523747. I got the green card back from the Compaq System Savings 2 Rebate address of POB 8446, Young America, ...
Entity
Compuserve
Categories: Internet Marketing Companies
390, Report:
#1277
Posted Date:
Feb 15 2000
Computer Manufaturers
I also am a rebate ignoree, this time with Compaq. I purchased a 5200 presario 3/27/99 just because I knew little about computers at the time and trusted a radio shack store. The rebate R.S had me send in was outdated and since that time, i have been lied to misdirected to numbers t...
Entity
Compaq
Categories: Computer Manufaturers
391, Report:
#1161
Posted Date:
Jan 29 2000
Compaq Computer Rip Off
I sent for my $200.00 rebate from Compaq Systems 2 Rebate Dept#590907CPOl How 2 HQ Com PO Box1670 Coppell,Tx.75019.I then received a post card saying thank you for participating in the promotion for $200 Presario 5440 Series or 5304PC,Purchase Dates:10/1/99-1/29/00 PostmarkDate:2/29...
Entity
Compaq System2 Rebate Dept#59097CPOl
Categories: Computer Dealers
392, Report:
#1132
Posted Date:
Jan 14 2000
Compaq...NO TECH SUPORT?????
I BOUGHT A COMPAQ 5900Z 700 MHZ COMPUTER ONLINE AND SPENT 2400.00. I ORDERED IT WITH JUST A DVD PLAYER. WHEN I GOT IT,I INSTALLED MY HI-VAL WRITER , IT GAVE ME TROUBLE. SO I CALLED COMPAQ FOR TECH SUPPORT ON THIS. THEY TOLD ME SINCE I DIDNT BUY THE WRITER FROM THEM, THEY WANTED TO C...
Entity
COMPAQ
Categories: Computer Dealers