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JBHuskers
02-15-2011, 03:41 PM
Link (http://www.cracked.com/article_19022_5-ways-hi-tech-retailers-are-secretly-screwing-you.html)

This is a good read!

steelerfan
02-15-2011, 04:33 PM
That is a good read, JB. Wow.

JeffHCross
02-15-2011, 09:04 PM
By far my personal favorite is that Best Buy offers to install the PS3 firmware updates for you.

steelerfan
02-16-2011, 03:42 AM
By far my personal favorite is that Best Buy offers to install the PS3 firmware updates for you.

No shit! I should put a craigslist ad saying I'll do it for $20. :D

skipwondah33
02-16-2011, 08:47 AM
Good read, I lol'd about the HDMI cables. I've seen them priced between $50-$100 which is ridiculous

Kwizzy
02-16-2011, 09:12 AM
That was a really interesting read. I personally disagree on the service plans, depending on the situation. I have gotten a brand new ipod (and the original back fixed) from best buy, a new laptop from dell when I "accidentally" dropped it down the stairs (threw it out the 2nd floor window twice), and my tv warranty has more than paid for itself in bulb replacements and cleaning.

The key with these warranties is to demand to see exactly what it covers in writing and actually read it. Don't accept a brochure that doesn't give all of the details.

JBHuskers
02-16-2011, 11:47 PM
Good read, I lol'd about the HDMI cables. I've seen them priced between $50-$100 which is ridiculous

Yah, I get mine from Monoprice for $6 each and they work perfect LOL

morsdraconis
02-17-2011, 01:14 PM
Yah, I get mine from Monoprice for $6 each and they work perfect LOL

Amazon is always a nice place to go for them as well. Can't beat $5-$7 including shipping.

baseballplyrmvp
02-20-2011, 08:41 PM
thanks for this jb.....