Computer Horror Stories


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I recently purchased a Toshiba notebook computer. The main reason I purchased a Toshiba was mainly because of the great $300 rebate offered. I filled out all the required information, and sent the correct receipts, including the orignial UPC code needed for the rebates. Recently I received a letter stating that only one rebate of $140.00 will be given, due to the fact I need two more original UPC codes from the carton to get the other two rebates. Note: All three rebates are being offered through Toshiba, so they are the only company that received the orginal UPC. Customer service stated that the original UPC code was received in another department of the company and to get the other two rebates I need to send their department a copy also. Now I bought only one notebook, where would I get another two original UPC codes? The only other option I have is to take my notebook to a office supply store and copy the bottom surface showing the codes and serial numbers and to fill out a new information form, (giving me a deadline of one week to do so.) The notebook was purchased on Febuary 24, 2004 and they just notified me about this issue. So here I am out of town without my notebook, by the time I return it will be late to mail in the information necessary to receive the remaing rebate that was offered. So I am screwed. This is a means of Toshiba screwing the consumer out of the advertised rebate. 
-- Juanita  (Orlando, FL)

I wanted to change our domain owner information including name, address, etc. We parked our domain at Total Hosting. You must fax the original owner information as well as a photo copy of their id, along with the new owner's information. It sounds fairly easy and safe. Unfortunately, I have faxed this paper to Total Hosting at least four times as well as called them by phone. Yet no changes are made. I have been attempting to do this for over two months now. Also, they only answer the phone about 1 out of every 5 times. We only use them just to park a domain...what would it be like if they were your host? I could not imagine....
-- John

 

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