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AWARENESS: PLS DO NOT BUY ANYTHING FROM BEST DENKI TAKASHIMAYA (IT FAIR BASEMENT) sand_ste May 18th, 09, 12:12 AM #1 (permalink)
okay, here the story goes.

i just bought a sony walkman MP3 video player, NWZ-E436F, with a price tag of 160 (normal price 169).

i was quite interested because the guy gave freebies like leather pouch and lanyard, and a teddy bear, whereas in sony centre, the price is 169 with also a free leather pouch and lanyard. so hey, why not, rite?

so i took one set, paid it at the cashier, and go back to the stall to claim my stuff. he gave me one box of sony walkman, when i asked him, "do i need to check it?" he said "u dun need to". so i trusted him, somemore, its best denki, a major leader in electronic stuffs.

that where i went wrong. i went home, checked the stuff. to my amazement, here are the things that freaked me out:

- the mp3 default language is in chinese (where default should be english, rite?)

- the sticker to cover the screen is already peeled out before (there is a residue left from the culprit)

- the screen showed that a song has been played before. (it stopped at 2:36)

- the date and time showed current timing (default should need to be set up wad)

- the plastic that contains the related documents and stuff is already opened before (the scotch tape is not in the right place, and traces of dusts).

- worse, the earpiece is tied back in a hasty coordination. wtf?

i was fuming mad, without thinking twice, i was gonna call the manager. but hey, what evidence do i have? he can just said i used the player then claim to be their fault. and i will look like an idiot there.

so here i am, LEFT WITH A SECOND HAND MP3 PLAYER, BOUGHT FROM BEST DENKI, TAKASHIMAYA, BASEMENT STORE.

guys, be careful. check ur stuffs. their price is intimidating, but u wont believe best denki dare to do this kind of thing.

here are some pics (pardon for low quality):








 
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sand_ste May 18th, 09, 12:16 AM #2 (permalink)
mod, please move my thread if u think its not in the right place. i just want to up awareness.
 
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junjie433 May 18th, 09, 12:20 AM #3 (permalink)
I think the saleperson trick u into getting the 2nd hand mp3.
Might as well buy from 2nd hand store.
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emperor83 May 18th, 09, 12:22 AM #4 (permalink)
i think its a display set re packaged as a new set and sell
 
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Luminox_00 May 18th, 09, 08:10 AM #5 (permalink)
Best Denki should have made known to consumer that its a display set.

Furthermore if its a display set of a price reduction of only $9 then it does not make sense.Normally display set is given quite a huge discount.

I suggest you can bring this issue up to the papers (newpaper/straits times etc.)Indicate that the reason/s that you don't wish to revert back this issue to BD is as what you think they might coughed up plenty of excuses.Keeping quite & saying nevermind will make them conquer more laid backs customers like you (not hard feelings yeah).

Teach them a lesson so that they will learn to indicate properly next time around.

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borez May 18th, 09, 08:17 AM #6 (permalink)
I think you should go back to settle this with them. If they can exchange that for a 1-1 set with you, that'll solve everything.
 
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baileyxx May 18th, 09, 09:28 AM #7 (permalink)
can try to put this thread on stomp,it will definitely create awareness there..
 
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Mobile_Crazy May 18th, 09, 11:19 AM #8 (permalink)
go back and settle with best denki.
 
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Mobile_Crazy May 18th, 09, 11:21 AM #9 (permalink)
best is u post it here


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AsusEpoxy May 18th, 09, 11:37 AM #10 (permalink)
be careful of courts as well, i worked there before and they will repackage display laptops for sale as new ones.
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sgstab May 18th, 09, 11:41 AM #11 (permalink)
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be careful of courts as well, i worked there before and they will repackage display laptops for sale as new ones.
so to avoid such thing happen, make sure on the spot check everything, accessories and package at original status, then you will bring home with full happiness.
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weib May 18th, 09, 11:53 AM #12 (permalink)
you haven't even clarify with them then start to post on the internet, like it'll make a difference.
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sgstab May 18th, 09, 11:58 AM #13 (permalink)
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you haven't even clarify with them then start to post on the internet, like it'll make a difference.
i like your eizo monitor....

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hinata76 May 18th, 09, 03:36 PM #14 (permalink)
bro they got give u the teddy bear????
 
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PLS DO NOT BUY ANYTHING FROM BEST DENKI TAKASHIMAYA (IT FAIR BASEMENT) j1608470 May 18th, 09, 04:03 PM #15 (permalink)
i suguest you bring your recipt and everything to the singapore small claim ,teach them a lesson,saleman all cant not be trust
 
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