Refunding a laptop that has no problem

[supersensei77]

I bought a gaming laptop just 2 days ago from a local store and it doesnt seem to have any problem with it. But i want to return it for a refund as i found the same laptop for a better price somewhere. So can i ask for a refund?

 

[DSzymborski]

I bought a gaming laptop just 2 days ago from a local store and it doesnt seem to have any problem with it. But i want to return it for a refund as i found the same laptop for a better price somewhere. So can i ask for a refund?

That question is one to be asked of local store, not of us.

 

[smorizio]

if your in the us all you need do is have proof of sales and return it. most stores have a set return date and most sates give people a set amount of time to retrun iteams if the get cold feet even cars. just remove your own files and run the laptop restore funtion to make sure none of your old data is left on the laptop.

 

[Solandri]

Most stores will accept a return for any reason within a short period (usually 7 days to a month). However, some will charge you a restocking fee. Usually 10%-15%.

If the other laptop is *exactly* the same, you could simply buy it from the other store, then give it to the first store unopened for a refund. Usually stores will waive the restocking fee if the item is unopened. i.e. You keep the current laptop, but take the laptop you bought at the second store, and "return" it to the first store for a refund. Say you got it as a gift, but it turned out the person already got a laptop without you knowing it, so you're returning it unopened.

You can also try bringing the ad for the lower price ad to the store, and complain. Sometimes they'll match it and refund you the difference in price.

Likewise, if it's the same store which has lowered the price, and they refuse to credit you for the price decrease, you can threaten to do the second paragraph. Say you'll just buy another one at the lower price, and return it for a refund using your first receipt. That'll make them realize the stupidity of not doing the price adjustment for you.

Some credit cards have a price protection feature. If you buy something using the card, and find it advertised at a lower price within some period (usually 90 days), you call the card's customer service department. Send them a copy of the ad with the lower price, and they'll subtract the difference from your credit card bill.