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MichMan

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48. Glad I trusted my instincts

Sat Dec 26, 2015, 03:14 AM

Dec 2015

Been wanting to buy a new laptop for a year or more, but was waiting for Win 10 to be released etc.I buy few electronics, so didn't really know what I wanted and where to buy.

The one that fit my needs and budget was a Lenovo, and when searching for the best price, I was surprised to see that all the on line retailers like Amazon, B & H Photo, Adorama, Best Buy etc were within $25, except Tiger Direct (who I was not familiar with), which was $100 cheaper than all the rest and had it in stock. Usually that sets off warning signs, so I did some research and saw that Tiger had lot of complaints for back ordering and late shipping. Since I wanted instant gratification, I was hesitant to order, but the $100 was a decent amount of money.

Saw that Best Buy had a price match policy with selected competitors including Amazon and Tiger Direct! Even though I had to order on line and pay sales tax (which is OK with me since it funds state government) I still was more comfortable knowing they had a brick & mortar location in my town in case I ever had issues. Best Buy priced matched with zero issues, and it arrived just 3 days later. After seeing all the issues the OP had, I feel fortunate I did what I did. Only have had it two days, but love the Lenovo so far!

Had a publisher of periodical send me a renewal just few weeks before they shut down one time. Even though it was only $50,I was angry for a while. Feel bad for the OP as I know how he/she feels even though it is a lot more $$$. Hope it gets resolved.

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TigerDirect -- STAY AWAY FROM THEM! Going out of business while taking $1250 of my son's money! [View all] TheBlackAdder Dec 2015 OP

PCM ACQUIRES CIRCUIT CITY CONSOLIDATOR TIGERDIRECT FOR $14 MILLION cantbeserious Dec 2015 #1

I guess 14 million is like a purchase at a garage sale for the 1%. Spitfire of ATJ Dec 2015 #16

Based on what you had posted, this doesn't look good. TheBlackAdder Dec 2015 #24

That really sux. They used to be good source, but I've noticed they haven't had much of an inventory Hoyt Dec 2015 #2

I doubt they are deliberately ripping you off, but... TreasonousBastard Dec 2015 #3

Huh? SusanCalvin Dec 2015 #8

You're probably right... TreasonousBastard Dec 2015 #37

Wire fraud? PADemD Dec 2015 #4

since they didn't deliver the product and cancelled the order, no sale took place. magical thyme Dec 2015 #5

Awesome point that 'no sale' transacted. TheBlackAdder Dec 2015 #12

I wonder if a credit might be easier to get than a refund. Hassin Bin Sober Dec 2015 #15

did you take the google guarantee? Egnever Dec 2015 #35

I hope you are right, but my own experience is the laws work for the company in trouble and not the newthinking Dec 2015 #25

that's the problem here. Not that no sale took place, but that they are obviously in trouble magical thyme Dec 2015 #32

That's why Im saying if they are still in business, get some merchandise. Anything close to... Hassin Bin Sober Dec 2015 #42

agreed. magical thyme Dec 2015 #44

I assume op paid by credit card? rjsquirrel Dec 2015 #27

What's left of TigerDirect isn't owned by Systemax anymore. WillowTree Dec 2015 #6

Email sent to PCM Customer Support. TheBlackAdder Dec 2015 #9

Good. I hope it helps. WillowTree Dec 2015 #18

You too! TheBlackAdder Dec 2015 #22

NewEgg will screw you too. lpbk2713 Dec 2015 #7

What is going on? Both of these places used to be great to deal with. nt TheBlackAdder Dec 2015 #10

NewEgg has been awful for years rjsquirrel Dec 2015 #30

Did you call new egg? Egnever Dec 2015 #36

Amazon is still the best Reter Dec 2015 #11

I never had a problem with New Egg but I think you have to call them at that point. Oneironaut Dec 2015 #13

NewEgg was great for building systems. snort Dec 2015 #17

Last system I built was with newegg and tigerdirect parts. Granted my last system was built I think MillennialDem Dec 2015 #49

Did you use the online return form? Usually you don't even have to talk to anyone newthinking Dec 2015 #28

I have always had wonderful experiences with NewEgg Marrah_G Dec 2015 #34

I'm really sorry to hear your very bad experience here but.... steve2470 Dec 2015 #51

That's disappointing. I've considered them Codeine Dec 2015 #14

Did you use a credit card? In most states and with most credit card companies, the consumer.... George II Dec 2015 #19

Thanks, George II TheBlackAdder Dec 2015 #23

I recommend using a credit card rjsquirrel Dec 2015 #31

Years ago at the beginning of the dot com bubble burst, my partner purchased a bedroom set online. Hassin Bin Sober Dec 2015 #43

You might think of one of those prepaid debit cards. Works like the money order you load it up LiberalArkie Dec 2015 #33

Nope rjsquirrel Dec 2015 #45

I have had good luck with Micro-center. Anyone had issues with them? nt Logical Dec 2015 #20

About 6 months ago I had a problem with them. Fuddnik Dec 2015 #21

imo, wire transfer is always the worst way to make any transaction. Amimnoch Dec 2015 #26

Bad people rjsquirrel Dec 2015 #29

It's all about Newegg. Initech Dec 2015 #41

Not any more ... They suck too rjsquirrel Dec 2015 #46

Oh not at all. Initech Dec 2015 #47

Depends rjsquirrel Dec 2015 #52

Back in the 90s when I was building custom SCSI systems, bvar22 Dec 2015 #38

kick Liberal_in_LA Dec 2015 #39

Tiger Direct blows. Initech Dec 2015 #40

Thanks for this, I'm looking for an nvidia 970 or 980. MillennialDem Dec 2015 #55

I have an MSI GTX 970. Great card. Initech Dec 2015 #57

What do you 1440p on? MillennialDem Dec 2015 #58

Glad I trusted my instincts MichMan Dec 2015 #48

Wow. Not that I'd give them cash, but figured I'd check out the site to see if there were any deals MillennialDem Dec 2015 #50

Debit card might as well be cash folks rjsquirrel Dec 2015 #53

Ok, thanks for the warning. MillennialDem Dec 2015 #54

On line sales end on Jan 30, 2016 n/t MichMan Dec 2015 #56