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33. there doesn't seem to be any indication that this is widespread problem

Thu Jan 2, 2014, 10:19 AM

Jan 2014

There are thousands of Wal-Marts. Its unlikely that each store only had one of these sets to sell (although its conceivable that they only offered one at $98). In any event, if there were widespread problems with these sets, it would have surfaced by now. But searching the web, I can't find any indication of other complaints about this set.

It is possible, as others have suggested, that the OP's friend doesn't have the set connected properly for the CC to work. Or this might be a defect in the particular set that the OP's friend bought.

If there is "consumer watchdog" segment on any of local television stations, I'd suggest that the OP's friend contact them and see if they can intervene to address the situation.

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Remember that Walmart Black Friday $98 32 inch TV super deal? [View all] Omaha Steve Jan 2014 OP

Against who? itsrobert Jan 2014 #1

Is the television suppose to have closed captioning.... Brother Buzz Jan 2014 #2

i find my eight year old is sufficient at fixing this stuff. loli phabay Jan 2014 #3

Eight-year-olds are sufficient for the most part Brother Buzz Jan 2014 #4

Yes it has CC even customer service couldn't get it to work by phone instructions Omaha Steve Jan 2014 #5

I think CC is a mandatory requirement for all new televisions itsrobert Jan 2014 #8

We fixed it by adjusting the cable box. That was the problem, not the TV itself. SharonAnn Jan 2014 #13

That, indeed, could be the fix Brother Buzz Jan 2014 #15

Bump itsrobert Jan 2014 #18

+1 Go Vols Jan 2014 #39

I thought Republicans made class action lawsuits illegal years ago. nt valerief Jan 2014 #6

There are class actions brought in court every single day. former9thward Jan 2014 #11

They also outlawed humor. Hassin Bin Sober Jan 2014 #23

Bwahahaha! valerief Jan 2014 #54

No, they made it much harder to bring and win them. n/t Egalitarian Thug Jan 2014 #50

Right!!! So I wasn't totally misremembering. nt valerief Jan 2014 #57

Class action for what, selling a TV so cheap that it doesn't pay to ship it for repair? X_Digger Jan 2014 #7

isn't there a warranty? KT2000 Jan 2014 #9

This Limited Warranty does not cover: � Shipping charges to return defective product (PDF) Omaha Steve Jan 2014 #16

That seems to eliminate the class action. Jim Lane Jan 2014 #21

Shoddy products are created specifically for Black Friday bananas Jan 2014 #10

They're more often "emerging market" products not usually sold in the US Sen. Walter Sobchak Jan 2014 #28

Sorry to seem insensitive ... earthside Jan 2014 #12

I'd say someone just wants to be mad madokie Jan 2014 #14

How much TV does $98 buy at Walmart today? Omaha Steve Jan 2014 #17

Wallmart sells shit edhopper Jan 2014 #19

This sounds like a configuration error Egnever Jan 2014 #20

Class action? It wouldn't be worth the trouble of going to small claims court. LeftyMom Jan 2014 #22

I'm curious why someone who spent $98 for a TV expects to get more than $98 for returning it. onenote Jan 2014 #24

He would be happy with the same model that works Omaha Steve Jan 2014 #25

Even though folks dislike shopping at Walmart exboyfil Jan 2014 #38

I love CC, I have a hard time hearing the Tv so I use CC ryan_cats Jan 2014 #26

Here is one possible strategy that I admit may be considered unethical: Nye Bevan Jan 2014 #27

Damn, I Like The Way Your Mind Works. n/t left on green only Jan 2014 #29

Walmart will not issue a refund Omaha Steve Jan 2014 #32

They still make 32" TVs? ;) nt. Locut0s Jan 2014 #30

I saw those ads and the first thing that came to mind was cheap Chinese crap Packerowner740 Jan 2014 #31

there doesn't seem to be any indication that this is widespread problem onenote Jan 2014 #33

I am curious as to why if he paid $98... Agschmid Jan 2014 #34

Second time for this question Omaha Steve Jan 2014 #36

He can get it replaced, and the manufacturer is willing to replace it. Glassunion Jan 2014 #40

This is not unique to Walmart... Phentex Jan 2014 #35

I thought with things like this you can go to any store that has it and just get an exchange. Xyzse Jan 2014 #37

NO Walmart stores have it in stock Omaha Steve Jan 2014 #42

Ah crud... Xyzse Jan 2014 #44

As the old saying goes "You get what you pay for". The set was likely made by people earning bluestate10 Jan 2014 #41

If this... pipi_k Jan 2014 #43

So you're mad that Walmart doesn't have TVs at Black Friday prices all the time. DesMoinesDem Jan 2014 #45

Did you even read the OP? Omaha Steve Jan 2014 #47

Yes, I did. And your replies. You are mad a similar tv can't be bought now at Black Friday prices. DesMoinesDem Jan 2014 #48

Where does it say I'm mad? Omaha Steve Jan 2014 #49

You certainly seem mad. You made the this thread, not your friend. DesMoinesDem Jan 2014 #51

We haven't shopped at Walmart (Sam's) for many years after we were enlightened Omaha Steve Jan 2014 #52

I'm thinking this is probably an operator error. MineralMan Jan 2014 #46

If it is over the air (antenna) then the TV controls Closed Captioning otherwise LiberalArkie Jan 2014 #53

My son bought a crossbow from the walmart.com website and it was shipped to our house... Ghost in the Machine Jan 2014 #55

There's probably nothing wrong with the TV.... Rocket_Scientist65 Jan 2014 #56