DEAD: Viewsonic 18" LCD VG800 $216!

[Viper GTS]

Originally posted by: ynot167

Originally posted by: CrazyCompGeek
Dear Customer,

We are very sorry to inform you that your order will not be processed due to a typographical error.
The Viewsonic LCD monitor was listed on our site for an incorrect price.
This occured on Saturday afternoon and as soon as our processing team was aware of the issue,
the price was adjusted on Sunday morning. Your credit card was never charged for this transaction
and if you paid by check, Paypal, or other payments, you will be credited or refunded in full.
Again, we do apologize for any inconvenience we may have caused you. If you have any other questions
or concerns, please do not hesitate to write us back, sales@techonweb.com or care@techonweb.com.
You may also find the disclaimer regarding typographical error in the "Get Support" page on our site.

TYPOGRAPHICAL ERRORS
Techonweb has made every effort to ensure the accuracy of the product information and description.
In the event a product is listed at an incorrect price due to typographical, photographic or technical error,
Techonweb shall have the right to refuse or cancel any orders placed for products listed at the incorrect price.
Techonweb shall have the right to refuse or cancel any such orders whether or not the order has been confirmed
and your credit card charged. If your credit card has already been charged for the purchase and your order
is cancelled, Techonweb shall immediately issue a credit to your credit card account in the amount of the incorrect price.

Sincerely,

The Techonweb Management
TECHONWEB
4466 Spring Valley Rd.
Dallas, TX 75244-3703
Ph. (800)456-5000
Fax.(972)233-0024
http://www.techonweb.com
Where geeks go shopping

In the meantime...you pay interest on your credit card that was used. (Depending on your billing cycle)

You need to read up on CC processing.

You don't pay interest on holds, & your order never went beyond a hold.

My order got cancelled too - Just like I expected. It was worth a shot, kinda like the lottery.

Only this one was free.

Viper GTS

 

[Fozzie21]

I don't think it was a pricing error, they even got the math right for the supposedly "pricing error". IT said SAVE $499 and Buyit for $216. If it was a price error then the save price would have been around $199 instead of $499. WE should all complain and overhwlem them with emails and phone calls.

 

[Pothead]

Originally posted by: Fozzie21
I don't think it was a pricing error, they even got the math right for the supposedly "pricing error". IT said SAVE $499 and Buyit for $216. If it was a price error then the save price would have been around $199 instead of $499. WE should all complain and overhwlem them with emails and phone calls.

Just drop it....geez...do you even know how writing code for websites work?

 

[az4dan]

dead indeed. got my order canceled

 

[Tweakmeister]

I think it is sad and unfortunate that anyone would give TechOnWeb a less then stellar mark on Reseller Ratings in light of this mistake.

Like I said, move on! (mods lock this thread please)

Humans make mistakes.

 

[ManyOfficeLasers]

have u ever heard of "Freedom of speech" ?

u are in the United Stated, I remind u.

 

[mikef07]

Why shouldn't they get a bad rating on resellers rating? If I go on Ebay and sell something for a low price and I don't sell it to the buyer and say I accidentally priced the reserve too low, I get bad feedback. Why shouldn't they? This is a professional organization. Pay someone to monitor your site or pay the consequences when you post a false price.

 

[Fozzie21]

There is alot of negative feedback msg. on resellerratings.com I hope techonweb looks at all the dissatified customers they have incurred.

 

[WheelSucker]

Sorry guys - I am as cheap as any of you but I have to weigh in with those who say let it go and move on. If you were talking about a large corporation like Dell/Best Buy etc who could eat this without noticing ($100K - $200K?), I'd be on your side. If you are talking about a small company whose viability might be threatened by this one error - how would you want to be treated if you were on the other end of the stick?

 

[SharkyTM]

mods sleeping? This thread is totally OT, and needs a good lockin'.

seems the real best of AT have come out of the woodwork to voice their opinions on this topic......

whatever,
shark

 

[lowenbotten]

I had created an anandtech account thinking I was gonna get in on this Hot Deal stuff and contribute, but now I see what this this is all about. Just a bunch of dorks trying to get away with incredible scams and whining when something doesn't work out their way. I'm getting my lawyer, false advertising, blah blah blah...it was a friggin' pricing error! Do you people have nothing going on in your lives? You go and leave poor reseller ratings for this company, WHO E-MAILED YOU and confessed to the pricing error--you won't be billed--no harm done--get on with your life. Although I see several people who are telling you to get over it, it appears that a great many of you act like spoiled children. You want revenge because you didn't get your precious LCD at an unbelievable price. That's pathetic.

 

[msn]

Originally posted by: lowenbotten
I had created an anandtech account thinking I was gonna get in on this Hot Deal stuff and contribute, but now I see what this this is all about. Just a bunch of dorks trying to get away with incredible scams and whining when something doesn't work out their way. I'm getting my lawyer, false advertising, blah blah blah...it was a friggin' pricing error! Do you people have nothing going on in your lives? You go and leave poor reseller ratings for this company, WHO E-MAILED YOU and confessed to the pricing error--you won't be billed--no harm done--get on with your life. Although I see several people who are telling you to get over it, it appears that a great many of you act like spoiled children. You want revenge because you didn't get your precious LCD at an unbelievable price. That's pathetic.

Come on, don't hold back - tell us what you really think!

 

[Branded]

Another opportunity to give a bad rating to a company for not following "Cumstomer Satisfaction Garantee" policy. I'm on it.

Let us see. You misspelled guarantee. You misspelled customer. They made one typo, you made two. I guess we should give you a bad rating.

 

[Lanyap]

Originally posted by: lowenbotten
I had created an anandtech account thinking I was gonna get in on this Hot Deal stuff and contribute, but now I see what this this is all about. Just a bunch of dorks trying to get away with incredible scams and whining when something doesn't work out their way. I'm getting my lawyer, false advertising, blah blah blah...it was a friggin' pricing error! Do you people have nothing going on in your lives? You go and leave poor reseller ratings for this company, WHO E-MAILED YOU and confessed to the pricing error--you won't be billed--no harm done--get on with your life. Although I see several people who are telling you to get over it, it appears that a great many of you act like spoiled children. You want revenge because you didn't get your precious LCD at an unbelievable price. That's pathetic.

Yeah, you all are pathetic. What a bunch of clowns.

 

[wirejockey]

Yeah, don't hold back there buddy! Those are some harsh words, but never-the-less accurate.
I too am more than a little put-off by the predatory nature of some of these goons. I'd say "get a life" people, and pray that someone doesn't take you to the cleaners when you goof up, that is, when you grow up!

 

[BunLengthHotDog]

Fozzie, you do realise that by accidentally entering the wrong numbers in said categories, it can mix it up....Also...perhaps the HTML was mistyped...meaning the You saved should have said "Your Price" and vice versa.

 

[Branded]

From the reseller ratings admin notes on techonweb;

This retailer made a pricing mistake on a single item on 4/5 and corrected it on 4/6. Those who had their orders cancelled tried to retaliate against the merchant by leaving negative feedback here. Such retaliation and bashing is against our policies and all such reviews have been, and/or will be, removed.This retailer made a pricing mistake on a single item on 4/5 and corrected it on 4/6. Those who had their orders cancelled tried to retaliate against the merchant by leaving negative feedback here. Such retaliation and bashing is against our policies and all such reviews have been, and/or will be, removed.

Don't bother posting neg feedback, you are wasting your time. I posted positive, and they erased mine too.

 

[Hulk]

A few years ago this place had a similar pricing "mistake" on an ATI video card.

 

[lowenbotten]

Glad to hear reseller ratings got rid of the "revenge" crap. It reminds me of a bunch of elementary school teachers having to watch the children during recess.

 

[lowenbotten]

Originally posted by: Hulk
A few years ago this place had a similar pricing "mistake" on an ATI video card.

Holy crap! How did you manage to recover from that one? Wait, apparently you didn't. You need something to do with yourself if you're dredging up a pricing mistake from "a few years ago". Didn't get the ATI card for 20 bucks instead of 200? Cry me a river.