DEAD: SMOKING HOT!!! ATI All-In-Wonder X1900 $149.99

[astrocase]

*brandishes pitchfork and torch*

You've got it all wrong! This is war! We must fight for these deals! To arms!

 

[DaFOBulous1]

Originally posted by: Barnacle Bill

Originally posted by: smut
Yeah if you guys really think your gonna "fight" and get the card for cheap your freakin nuts. Anyone remember the geforce price error at best buy years ago?
We got a $20 off coupon and that was it. Companies will not give in, they all have terms that say price errors or mistakes do not have to be honored usually somewhere on the site. ANd if they dont in this day and age of ebay profiteers then they are stupid.

If that be the case smut then why didn't they just send us cancelation emails stating what you argue? Why did they instead tell us they were out of stock and couldn't fill all the orders in 30 days time which we all know is a bunch of BS? If they had just sent us emails saying that they goofed and that there policy, which can be viewed on there website state that they are not obligated to honor the price then we would just have to throw in the towel. I'm keeping an eye on MC's website to see if and when they start selling the AIW X1900 again and if they do before the 30 days is up then we have evidence of fraud, lies and deceit! Does anyone know if MC owns any other stores which might be selling the AIW X1900 right now?

I wouldn't mind getting a GC from MC for all the trouble. Compromise is key here.

 

[scootermaster]

I called them and asked them and asked to talk to a manager to see if they planned on giving out coupons for our trouble, but he said not likely.

 

[littlebitstrouds]

Originally posted by: scootermaster
I called them and asked them and asked to talk to a manager to see if they planned on giving out coupons for our trouble, but he said not likely.

What "trouble" is that? You went out of your way in an attempt to take advantage of the company.

I agree with an above poster about giving it a rest. I'm tired of you guys complaining to these companies that a price mistake must be honored. It's a mistake that I personally think that anyone that knowningly takes advantage of it is in some way actually stealing. As the son who's father owns his own business, I witness people doing everything in their power to get out of paying full price for anything which can be stressfull and hurtfull on a very personal level. And while this is a major company which won't be to harmed by these actions, it is still annoying to hear of people trying to take advantage of them.

 

[astrocase]

A guy above said he got one. If it was stealing why did they ship him one, not cancel us immediately, not notify us that it was a pricing error, etc etc?

 

[DaFOBulous1]

Originally posted by: littlebitstrouds

Originally posted by: scootermaster
I called them and asked them and asked to talk to a manager to see if they planned on giving out coupons for our trouble, but he said not likely.

What "trouble" is that? You went out of your way in an attempt to take advantage of the company.

I agree with an above poster about giving it a rest. I'm tired of you guys complaining to these companies that a price mistake must be honored. It's a mistake that I personally think that anyone that knowningly takes advantage of it is in some way actually stealing. As the son who's father owns his own business, I witness people doing everything in their power to get out of paying full price for anything which can be stressfull and hurtfull on a very personal level. And while this is a major company which won't be to harmed by these actions, it is still annoying to hear of people trying to take advantage of them.

Steal: (the act of taking something from someone unlawfully)

While I'm not going to go out there and outright complain and insist I get the card. I do think giving us a future discount or coupon is a good gesture for THEIR mistake. Remember, nobody hacked their system. And I work for the top 5 companies in the world so I do see people trying to get a $500 item for $50 because there is a ding or whatnot. Nevertheless, some type of gesture would have been nice.

 

[Barnacle Bill]

Originally posted by: littlebitstrouds
annoying to hear of people trying to take advantage of them.

If it annoys you then you and the rest of you trollers F-off and troll in your city's sewer system where you can find all kinds of crap to get your panties in a bunch about!!!

OK those of you who had your orders canceled. Here's what I've found out so far concerning MC:

"About Micro Center:

Micro Center is the retail company in the Micro Electronics family that also includes WinBook Corporation, Redemtech, and PowerSpec. Headquartered in Hilliard, Ohio, in suburban Columbus, Micro Electronics was founded in 1979 at the emergence of the personal computer industry.

Founded on the principle of providing "technical retailing" at its best, Micro Center offers a huge, but easy-to-shop selection of competitively priced, high-quality products, and a wealth of information to help customers make thoughtful buying decisions. This successful retail formula and customer-centered approach is at the heart of the "brick and mortar" store designs and the new "virtual store" -- Micro Center Online."

I checked MC's BBB record what I read is that MC is very concerned about keeping a good record with the BBB so customer complaints are responded to positively!

 

[scootermaster]

Originally posted by: Barnacle Bill

Originally posted by: littlebitstrouds
annoying to hear of people trying to take advantage of them.

If it annoys you then you and the rest of you trollers F-off and troll in your city's sewer system where you can find all kinds of crap to get your panties in a bunch about!!!

OK those of you who had your orders canceled. Here's what I've found out so far concerning MC:

"About Micro Center:

Micro Center is the retail company in the Micro Electronics family that also includes WinBook Corporation, Redemtech, and PowerSpec. Headquartered in Hilliard, Ohio, in suburban Columbus, Micro Electronics was founded in 1979 at the emergence of the personal computer industry.

Founded on the principle of providing "technical retailing" at its best, Micro Center offers a huge, but easy-to-shop selection of competitively priced, high-quality products, and a wealth of information to help customers make thoughtful buying decisions. This successful retail formula and customer-centered approach is at the heart of the "brick and mortar" store designs and the new "virtual store" -- Micro Center Online."

I checked MC's BBB record what I read is that MC is very concerned about keeping a good record with the BBB so customer complaints are responded to positively!

Okay, after this, I called back and told them to expect some bad feedback from the BBB and the guy said there was nothing he could do. It was a price mistake that they're not obligated to follow through on. I told them that I saw it on Anandtech and that other people had said maybe we should get coupons and stuff, and he just said that in the future they might have someone monitor sites like that. I don't really understand what he meant, but it looks like no coupons.

 

[hansmuff]

Originally posted by: scootermaster
Okay, after this, I called back and told them to expect some bad feedback from the BBB and the guy said there was nothing he could do. It was a price mistake that they're not obligated to follow through on. I told them that I saw it on Anandtech and that other people had said maybe we should get coupons and stuff, and he just said that in the future they might have someone monitor sites like that. I don't really understand what he meant, but it looks like no coupons.

Congratulations.
You've gotta learn to just let it go dude. But no, you'll take it so far that they WILL monitor forums more, and shut down things faster that maybe a few people would have a stab at. But no, if You can't have it, neither can anybody else, come hell and high water.

 

[ReMb]

Originally posted by: hansmuff

Originally posted by: scootermaster
Okay, after this, I called back and told them to expect some bad feedback from the BBB and the guy said there was nothing he could do. It was a price mistake that they're not obligated to follow through on. I told them that I saw it on Anandtech and that other people had said maybe we should get coupons and stuff, and he just said that in the future they might have someone monitor sites like that. I don't really understand what he meant, but it looks like no coupons.

Congratulations.
You've gotta learn to just let it go dude. But no, you'll take it so far that they WILL monitor forums more, and shut down things faster that maybe a few people would have a stab at. But no, if You can't have it, neither can anybody else, come hell and high water.

Relax dude, all he was trying to do was to call and see if the company would be generous enough to offer anything to us. The fact that you're taking what probably some low-education customer service operator threatened so seriously totally undermines whatever authority you have to take a "stab" at scootermaster.

However it's important to remember that Microcenter is no Dell and that most likely they do not have the means to offer as much to their customers as a bigger company would have.

I'm pretty upset myself that they canceled the order. However taking to heart threats from a dumb phone operator and subsequently complaining about a fellow Anandtech member who tried to do what he could do for himself and the rest of us is not cool.

 

[aboothman]

seriously, MicroCenter already knows about these hot deals forums, including FW and this one. I had 2 reps tell me as much back in January during the X850XT deal.

The difference is, that was an honest deal. This is a bunch of people bitching and whining cause they try to order 10 of an item they KNOW is a price mistake. Ordering 1 is fine,
I hope you get it. But when you order so many you are just screwing yourself and everyone
else in the process...and you should be shot.

Then to call and bitch at some guy making minimum wage is just proving how much of a freaking moron you are. Enjoy, it is people like you who are ruining hot deals all over the net.

 

[DaFOBulous1]

Originally posted by: scootermaster

Originally posted by: Barnacle Bill

Originally posted by: littlebitstrouds
annoying to hear of people trying to take advantage of them.

If it annoys you then you and the rest of you trollers F-off and troll in your city's sewer system where you can find all kinds of crap to get your panties in a bunch about!!!

OK those of you who had your orders canceled. Here's what I've found out so far concerning MC:

"About Micro Center:

Micro Center is the retail company in the Micro Electronics family that also includes WinBook Corporation, Redemtech, and PowerSpec. Headquartered in Hilliard, Ohio, in suburban Columbus, Micro Electronics was founded in 1979 at the emergence of the personal computer industry.

Founded on the principle of providing "technical retailing" at its best, Micro Center offers a huge, but easy-to-shop selection of competitively priced, high-quality products, and a wealth of information to help customers make thoughtful buying decisions. This successful retail formula and customer-centered approach is at the heart of the "brick and mortar" store designs and the new "virtual store" -- Micro Center Online."

I checked MC's BBB record what I read is that MC is very concerned about keeping a good record with the BBB so customer complaints are responded to positively!

Okay, after this, I called back and told them to expect some bad feedback from the BBB and the guy said there was nothing he could do. It was a price mistake that they're not obligated to follow through on. I told them that I saw it on Anandtech and that other people had said maybe we should get coupons and stuff, and he just said that in the future they might have someone monitor sites like that. I don't really understand what he meant, but it looks like no coupons.

You sure like to call them and make things worse don't you?

 

[DaFOBulous1]

Originally posted by: ReMb

Originally posted by: hansmuff

Originally posted by: scootermaster
Okay, after this, I called back and told them to expect some bad feedback from the BBB and the guy said there was nothing he could do. It was a price mistake that they're not obligated to follow through on. I told them that I saw it on Anandtech and that other people had said maybe we should get coupons and stuff, and he just said that in the future they might have someone monitor sites like that. I don't really understand what he meant, but it looks like no coupons.

Congratulations.
You've gotta learn to just let it go dude. But no, you'll take it so far that they WILL monitor forums more, and shut down things faster that maybe a few people would have a stab at. But no, if You can't have it, neither can anybody else, come hell and high water.

Relax dude, all he was trying to do was to call and see if the company would be generous enough to offer anything to us. The fact that you're taking what probably some low-education customer service operator threatened so seriously totally undermines whatever authority you have to take a "stab" at scootermaster.

However it's important to remember that Microcenter is no Dell and that most likely they do not have the means to offer as much to their customers as a bigger company would have.

I'm pretty upset myself that they canceled the order. However taking to heart threats from a dumb phone operator and subsequently complaining about a fellow Anandtech member who tried to do what he could do for himself and the rest of us is not cool.

I really don't think he was trying to do anybody any favors but make it worse.

 

[littlebitstrouds]

Originally posted by: Barnacle Bill

Originally posted by: littlebitstrouds
annoying to hear of people trying to take advantage of them.

If it annoys you then you and the rest of you trollers F-off and troll in your city's sewer system where you can find all kinds of crap to get your panties in a bunch about!!!

F-off? Must be nice to sit behind a desk somewhere and type that crap. Bet you feel huge and untouchable, while I find you pathetic and a complete ass. I expressed a simple opinion and your argument is to F-off.

While this crap doesn't really bother me because I simply don't like the kind of people that would try and take advantage of other people's mistakes, I would still like to partake in an educated argument. You on the other hand are not capable of that obviously.

While I'm not going to go out there and outright complain and insist I get the card. I do think giving us a future discount or coupon is a good gesture for THEIR mistake. Remember, nobody hacked their system. And I work for the top 5 companies in the world so I do see people trying to get a $500 item for $50 because there is a ding or whatnot. Nevertheless, some type of gesture would have been nice.

This. the actual arguement against what I said I can agree on. You say you're not going to outright and complain and insist I get the card, is what I say is the good person in you. It's the people that INSIST they either get the card or a discount that annoy me. Not people who are honestly saying well it would simply be nice.

 

[LegendKiller]

You people are amazing. You try to buy cards that are obviously entered in by mistake, then you go and threaten to trash their BBB rating because you don't get your way?

Even though their policy clearly states that mistakes don't have to be honored?

Every damn time something like this comes up, some kiddie group starts complaining about how unfair it is, how cruel the world is, and why they should at least get something for their trouble of clicking on a few buttons and entering in numbers.

If I had to guess, 100% of the people complaining haven't ever owned their own sales business, or knew anybody who did. Nor have they ever been in a position where an honest mistake on their part could have caused them to lose tens of thousands of dollars.

Get over yourselves and realize that it was a long shot, you probably weren't going to get it, and the company owes you nothing. You can choose to shop there, or not.

However, holding their BBB rating against them, as blackmail, is disgusting. Obviously mommy and daddy need to take away the toys from the spoiled brats.

 

[Wiseguy69]

Originally posted by: LegendKiller
However, holding their BBB rating against them, as blackmail, is disgusting. Obviously mommy and daddy need to take away the toys from the spoiled brats.

Why I'm not a BBB member in the first place. You pay to join and most people don't care until something like this happens.

Hey, I wanted this deal as much as the next guy, but I'm not going to trash them for it.

 

[mikeford]

Whats next, Weekend at Ati video card price mistake? Its dead, stop playing with it.

 

[cubby1223]

It's people like those in this thread that ruin things for the rest of us. Because there are so many angry people who take the notion of "the customer is always right" to insane levels, businesses ignore customers. Then whenever someone actually does have a legitimate issue with the business or a product, they are often assumed to be another scammer and have to go through great lengths to get their point across.

EVERY SINGLE PERSON who ordered a video card, and ESPECIALLY THOSE who ordered multiples, all knew it was a PRICE MISTAKE. Get over it.

 

[jmunjr]

Originally posted by: scootermaster
Okay, after this, I called back and told them to expect some bad feedback from the BBB and the guy said there was nothing he could do. It was a price mistake that they're not obligated to follow through on. I told them that I saw it on Anandtech and that other people had said maybe we should get coupons and stuff, and he just said that in the future they might have someone monitor sites like that. I don't really understand what he meant, but it looks like no coupons.

Okay, if true then scooterman, you are a.....LOOOOOOOOOOSSSSSSEEEEEEEERRRRRRR

 

[scootermaster]

Originally posted by: jnmunsey

Originally posted by: scootermaster
Okay, after this, I called back and told them to expect some bad feedback from the BBB and the guy said there was nothing he could do. It was a price mistake that they're not obligated to follow through on. I told them that I saw it on Anandtech and that other people had said maybe we should get coupons and stuff, and he just said that in the future they might have someone monitor sites like that. I don't really understand what he meant, but it looks like no coupons.

Okay, if true then scooterman, you are a.....LOOOOOOOOOOSSSSSSEEEEEEEERRRRRRR

You guys totally didn't get what I was saying...when I called the first time (well, the second time...I tried to leave a message late Wednesday) I told the guy and he said he'd check the website and check on my order. I told him that a lot of people were ordering multiples and maybe they should cancel those. So that's nothing. But when I called again, after the cancelation notices, I didn't say that *I* was going to contact the BBB, I just said that people on Anandtech and some other sites were mad.

I would never do that. I like MC and have a good relationship with them. Better, after this whole ordeal actually.

So don't go thinking I was trying to screw MC. I was just asking them what was going on each step of the way, and letting them know that some OTHER people (who have no grounds, in my estimation) where mad at them.

Okay?

 

[DaFOBulous1]

Originally posted by: scootermaster

Originally posted by: jnmunsey

Originally posted by: scootermaster
Okay, after this, I called back and told them to expect some bad feedback from the BBB and the guy said there was nothing he could do. It was a price mistake that they're not obligated to follow through on. I told them that I saw it on Anandtech and that other people had said maybe we should get coupons and stuff, and he just said that in the future they might have someone monitor sites like that. I don't really understand what he meant, but it looks like no coupons.

Okay, if true then scooterman, you are a.....LOOOOOOOOOOSSSSSSEEEEEEEERRRRRRR

You guys totally didn't get what I was saying...when I called the first time (well, the second time...I tried to leave a message late Wednesday) I told the guy and he said he'd check the website and check on my order. I told him that a lot of people were ordering multiples and maybe they should cancel those. So that's nothing. But when I called again, after the cancelation notices, I didn't say that *I* was going to contact the BBB, I just said that people on Anandtech and some other sites were mad.

I would never do that. I like MC and have a good relationship with them. Better, after this whole ordeal actually.

So don't go thinking I was trying to screw MC. I was just asking them what was going on each step of the way, and letting them know that some OTHER people (who have no grounds, in my estimation) where mad at them.

Okay?

Hmm...that makes it worse don't you think? It's like...hey, those bad guys right there is taking advantage of you but ME? I'm OK!!! I only ordered one so make sure I get it. I see no reason for this attempt except to make sure you get it and whoever else...screw them. And you realize, it actually killed your chance of getting your order when you did that right? When they do a order cancellation...it's usually even never a partial cancellation. Can you imagine if a few of the orders went through and most didn't? A lack of havoc I'm very sure. And it's nice you think MC is your friend now.

To me, MC has been a good company where I shop occasionally. I admitted I tried to buy one just for the price since I'm not a ATI fan myself and was open to EBAYing if I decided to keep my current card. It's a price mistake...eh...I would ask them if they could provide us with any coupons/GC/discount for "our" trouble. If they say they can't or won't for whatever reason...ehh...whatever.

 

[DaFOBulous1]

Has anybody gotten their credit back yet? I noticed they did withdraw the same amount when I ordered it but it has not credited back as I noticed. Anybody confirm this?

 

[vojky]

What's the difference between a PRICE MISTAKE and a SALE?

 

[AznMthr]

Originally posted by: vojky

What's the difference between a PRICE MISTAKE and a SALE?

umm

price mistake is when a retailer posted the wrong price
sale is when the retailer intentiionally advertises a lower price to draw more sales

any questions?

 

[ReMb]

lmao that is the dumbest question i've ever heard