126, Report:
#242098
Posted Date:
Apr 03 2007
CompUSA. ViewSonic CompUSA. ViewSonic was running a promo offering rebates lies on bar code missing!!! Ontario Areaontario California
I purchased two ViewSonic lcd monitors from CompUSA. ViewSonic was running a promo offering rebates for their monitors. I purchased one monitors
I filled out the forms, copied the receipts, cut off the UPC code for each monitr and sent each rebate in its own envelope with each o...
Entity
CompUSA. ViewSonic
Categories: Computer Stores
127, Report:
#240449
Posted Date:
Mar 26 2007
I/O Magic-Rebate Ripoff Services False rebate Irvine California
I too have been taken in the I/O Magic-Rebate Services rebate scam, but I bought my external hard drive on 11/23/06 at compusa.com not Circuit City.
After waiting 14 weeks and being lied to and hung up on when I called to inquire about the rebate, I wrote a letter to the CEO of I...
Entity
I/O Magic-Rebate Services
Categories: Computer Fraud
128, Report:
#233858
Posted Date:
Mar 21 2007
Envision Did not honor rebate; refused communication ripoff Fremont California
The ENVISION LCD Monitor was the best priced Monitor at CompUSA by at least $35 (but this was including the rebate that I would get back from them directly, not a third party).
I just received an email from them saying that I would not be receiving a rebate because The receipt y...
Entity
Envision
Categories: Computer Mail Order
129, Report:
#239338
Posted Date:
Mar 17 2007
Wachovia, And Most Banks ripoff, excessive fees, potential racketeering, potential embezzlement Levittown Pennsylvania
I had money in my account I made many deposits and charges (I NEVER used checks) anyway Monday night the 12th after going to compusa to purchase a surge protector I logged into wachovia.com to check my account. 100% of all charges where accounted for and tallied and the balance was ...
Entity
Wachovia, Citizens, & Many Others If Not All Of Them
Categories: Banks
130, Report:
#238812
Posted Date:
Mar 11 2007
CompUSA Employee gave incorrect information about return policy Novi Michigan
I am disappointed with respect to honor what an employee states to a customer. I was looking for a back-up CPU. I went to Comp-USA since I have shopped there for many years. The store was short-handed on employees. One of the employees (Mike?) was leaving his shift but offered to he...
Entity
CompUSA
Categories: Computer Manufactures
131, Report:
#238722
Posted Date:
Mar 10 2007
COMPUSA DON'T BUY OR SHOP AT COMPUSA RIP OFF! California
Bought a brand new HP laptop and it was making a wierd noice and tried to exchange it for a different laptop. Only had the new one for 3 days and they refuse to replace it saying the UPC symbol was removed from the packaging? They sold me a 2 yr extended warranty knowing it came w...
Entity
COMPUSA
Categories: Audio & Electronic Retail Stores
132, Report:
#237477
Posted Date:
Mar 01 2007
CompUSA misadvertises product, then refuses to let me return it Ann Arbor Michigan
I bought some of their overpriced RAM about a month ago, the only reason I did was because after rebates it was marked down to about what I would pay for it online. So I bought it. Well I am just getting around to doing the rebates, which is 22 days after I bought it. Apparently aft...
Entity
CompUSA
Categories: Audio & Electronic Retail Stores
133, Report:
#235048
Posted Date:
Feb 08 2007
CompUSA Erebates Riffoff $200 rebates Houston Texas
I bought an Intel PC and sign up for SBC DSL back in 12-10-06.I suppose to get $200 rebate for this deal.
The web status indicates that I'm NOT qualified.
I call in numerous times and hear all kinda of excuses:
- have to wait for 21-day since the day I bought
- have to wait for ...
Entity
CompUSA Erebates
Categories: Audio & Electronic Retail Stores
134, Report:
#230655
Posted Date:
Jan 15 2007
CompUSA, Corporate Office CompUSA TAP Service/Warrantee not honored Dallas Texas
1/1/2004 Compaq notebook is purchased.
yr1 of warrantee (manufacture's) keyboard is replaced
thumb pad is replaced.
yr2- CompUSA's 3yr warrantee (paid for at time of laptop purchased)System restore 12/15/2005, 12/31/2005 Replaced hard drive.
12/27/2006 hard drive replaced aga...
Entity
CompUSA
Categories: Computer Service & Repair
135, Report:
#230426
Posted Date:
Jan 15 2007
Dell financial high interest rates and prices Carol Stream Illinois
I wanted to warn people, if at all possible, do not finance your dell computer or any other hardware they carry, through dellfinancial. If possible, use your credit card or borrow the money through a bank. I'm not knocking their products, just their financing. You'll pay more for...
Entity
Dellfinancial
Categories: Computer Manufaturers
136, Report:
#219547
Posted Date:
Jan 03 2007
CompUSA Illegal loading of software when reparing laptop; misleading warranty sale, ripoff Jacksonville Florida
I bought a laptop in June 04, along with an extened 2 year warranty that the salesman assured me would allow me to receive a new battery at no cost to me. I took the laptop in for repair during the warranty period (April 06) {power input became loose}, and asked for a new battery t...
Entity
CompUSA
Categories: Audio & Electronic Retail Stores
137, Report:
#162670
Posted Date:
Dec 18 2006
CompUSA RIPOFF Bait & Switch Sunday Ads - No Stock - No Rain Checks! Raleigh North Carolina
I've seen alleged good deals advertized in the Sunday paper inserts for CompUSA. Three times in the last 2 months I've gone to the store at opening time on the day the sale begins only to find that the ad was a bad joke.
Once for a flat screen monitor, another for a digital came...
Entity
CompUSA
Categories: Computer Stores
138, Report:
#225771
Posted Date:
Dec 16 2006
Compusa Ripoff Did not honor my laptop, notebook guarantee after almost 3 months in service Bayamon Puerto Rico
I bought a new laptop at Compusa late 2005. Because the burner did not work properly, I took my laptop for servicing on on 09/16/2006. To make this story short I drove to Bayamon from Vega Baja about 8 times during almost 3 months.
First time I showed at the front desk, a custome...
Entity
Compusa
Categories: Computer Service & Repair
139, Report:
#78155
Posted Date:
Dec 01 2006
CompUSA Return Policy Rip Off Sure this will work on your system! Lost over $200. CompUSA has permanently lost my business! Dearborn, Michigan
CompUSA has permanently lost my business!
I went to their store several times to talk with their technicians before making a very large purchase. I was buying a new 23 inch mac monitor which at that time was approximately $1800. I finally decided to make the purchase and clarif...
Entity
CompUSA
Categories: Computer Stores
140, Report:
#222309
Posted Date:
Nov 28 2006
CompUSA Very big fraud 1000's people waited in line for a fraud sales on thanksgiven night, this is not right Fort Lauderdale Florida
I was in line on thanksgiven with too many people. Many people didn't realize yet. But this is a incredible fraud. I waited on the line to get the laptop which was on the first page of advertising paper. $199 was the price. I got the laptop after being exhausted and getting to tried...
Entity
CompUSA
Categories: Computer Dealers
141, Report:
#212536
Posted Date:
Sep 24 2006
PNY Technologies ripoff dishonored Mail-in rebate Parsippany Pennsylvania
I purchased a 1GB Attache Portable Flash Drive (SKU#317814) by PNY Technologies from CompUSA on 03/22/2006. The purchase was made online. There was a $20 PNY mail-in rebate (offered by PNY Technologies) form which I filled out and sent to the address on the rebate form (P.O. Box 540...
Entity
PNY Technologies
Categories: Electrical Services
142, Report:
#211195
Posted Date:
Sep 15 2006
Fry's, Corsair Stuck me with bank charges and didn't pay the rebate Ripoff Fremont California
I purchased a Corsair 1gb SD card from Fry's 2-26-06. I sent the $10 rebate in a few days later.
On 7-21-06 I recieved a check dated 5-02-06 from Corsair for $10, with a Void date of 7-10-06.
I deposited the check on 7-26-06 and was notified by my bank via mail a week or so l...
Entity
Fry's, Corsair
Categories: Computer Stores
143, Report:
#209670
Posted Date:
Sep 06 2006
Brands On Sale Charges Restocking Fees for Defective Equipment Returned to Manufacturer ripoff Cerritos California
In July I ordered a battery-operated atomic clock with nature sounds from Brands-on-Sale. The clock arrived and the instructions stated the type of external power source required. We had several and tried them all but none worked. I then went to CompUSA and Circuit City where I t...
Entity
Brands On Sale
Categories: Miscellaneous Electronics
144, Report:
#204678
Posted Date:
Aug 20 2006
CompUSA, OPEN BOX RIP OFF SCAM.... THAT GOT ME FOR $17,000.00 Webster Texas
Here is how it went:
01. They sold me a defective computer on an open box special.
02. I brought it back two days later and they asked me if I purchased the extended warranty. I said NO...
03. They told me that there was nothing they could do for me.
04. Their return polic...
Entity
CompUSA
Categories: Computer Service & Repair
145, Report:
#206770
Posted Date:
Aug 18 2006
CompUSA Legal Identification Ripoff Portland Oregon
Their check acceptance policy states valid drivers licence, State id or federally issued photo identification. I gave them my passport which is a government (federal) issued legal document with photo included. Would not accept it. Wanted a drivers license or state id. Would not take...
Entity
CompUSA
Categories: Miscellaneous Electronics
146, Report:
#205217
Posted Date:
Aug 10 2006
CompUSA Faulse advertised price and Rebate Scam Ripoff New York New York
While searching the internet for a new PC, I made my decision based on a price which was advertised on CompUSA.com.
The item - Compaq SR1950NX was posted for the price of 429.99 after two rebates:
1. $50.00 from HP
2. $120.00 from CompUSA.
...
Entity
CompUSA
Categories: Computer Stores
147, Report:
#205113
Posted Date:
Aug 08 2006
PNY Technologies rebate ripoff did not send $20 rebate on flash drive Internet
I purchased a PNY 1GB Flash Drive at $49.99 (item #317814) on 3/19/06 at CompUSA #491 at 2201 Cobb Pkwy., Marietta, GA 30080. I sent in all required information on time but did not get the advertised $20 rebate. They do not have any of my information on file, and the company does no...
Entity
PNY Technologies
Categories: Computer Manufactures
148, Report:
#203806
Posted Date:
Aug 01 2006
HSBC late fee scam Las Vegas Nevada
In march of 06 I bought a laptop from compusa. i had opened a line of store credit in order to purchase the computer.
I was told it would be 36 mos payment and finances deferred. Come April I receive a statement with an 11.00 minimum pymt due. i honestly thought it was optional be...
Entity
HSBC
Categories: Corrupt Companies
149, Report:
#173752
Posted Date:
Jul 26 2006
Computer Repair On Force CompUSA They tell you once price but that is just to get your thier contractors out there. ripoff Sterling Virginia
I went to CompUSA to get some computer help, and they said they would send someone out. After the guy was sent out it was from www.computerrepair.com or now www.onforce.com apparently they let violent criminals work for them as a person convicted for rape was sent to my house. 6 mon...
Entity
Computer Repair On Force CompUSA
Categories: Computer Service & Repair
150, Report:
#200591
Posted Date:
Jul 17 2006
Onrebate.com Rebate ripoff never dealt with a company like Onrebate.com, which willfully conducts its business in such a dishonest and shameful manner Miami Florida
I wish I had listened to my brother-in-law's advice last October when I purchased an Ultra 512MB DDR memory chip from TigerDirect.com. The memory chip came with two $20 rebates for a total of $40 to be distributed by Onrebate.com. My brother-in-law told me he does not do business ...
Entity
Onrebate.com
Categories: Advertising / Deceptive
