Disputing Amazon Trade-In Condition?
#1
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Disputing Amazon Trade-In Condition?
Has anyone tried disputing the condition of an item they've sent to Amazon for a trade-in credit? I sent a brand new, factory sealed copy of a DVD to them and they downgraded it saying that it's not in the original wrapping? I bought it brand new from Deep Discount several years ago and never opened it, so I am perplexed.
I chose the option for them to just pay me value for the condition of the item, but if I expected them to downgrade a brand new item from brand new and screw me out of $6.00 (dropped the item from $7.75 to $1.75), I would've selected otherwise.
I chose the option for them to just pay me value for the condition of the item, but if I expected them to downgrade a brand new item from brand new and screw me out of $6.00 (dropped the item from $7.75 to $1.75), I would've selected otherwise.
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Just contact Customer Service.... Did you take pictures of it before sending? I ask since I took actual video of me putting it into the box to send.... and I had them return any downgrades. when I got it back (again taking video of me opening the package).. it was opened... so I contacted Customer Service... and they took care of it...
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Just contact Customer Service.... Did you take pictures of it before sending? I ask since I took actual video of me putting it into the box to send.... and I had them return any downgrades. when I got it back (again taking video of me opening the package).. it was opened... so I contacted Customer Service... and they took care of it...
#4
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Alright, well I just sent an e-mail about it. Just figured I'd ask on here first to see if Amazon will generally work with you on these issues or if it's sort of a situation where they don't want to budge. I'll report back.
#5
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There is a couple of threads over on CAG about this very same subject. Apparently, the company that is handling Amazon's trade-ins have done this to a few other ppl.
here's one of the threads...
http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/...d.php?t=314148
But I would definitely try and contact Amazon and voice your displease. Hopefully if they get enough complaints they will look into making some changes.
here's one of the threads...
http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/...d.php?t=314148
But I would definitely try and contact Amazon and voice your displease. Hopefully if they get enough complaints they will look into making some changes.
#6
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Thanks, darkdaze. Good to know it's not just me. Maybe it's an honest mistake since it's a very large (to me) trade-in order and this is the only one they seemed to screw up. Funnily enough, they upgraded something that wasn't factory sealed to "Brand New" status, so I guess it works both ways but that upgrade was nowhere near enough to offset the $6.00 lost on this one. I should note they downgraded another item from "Like New" to "Acceptable" or whatever the lowest tier is, which I also feel is incorrect but I figure with the one they erroneously upgraded, that's a wash.
#7
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That's really ironic considering Amazon doesn't really make any attempt to ship brand new items to its customers in a "like new" condition. Just throw that book or DVD boxed set into an empty box and let USPS/UPS kick the shit out of it.
I've also received some re-shrink-wrapped DVDs from Amazon (from Amazon itself, not marketplace sellers).
I've also received some re-shrink-wrapped DVDs from Amazon (from Amazon itself, not marketplace sellers).
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Are you sure? The only reason I question this is because I buy a lot from Amazon and haven't noticed this and a lot of publishers are just putting the cheap factory sealing with no security stickers on their DVDs/Blu-rays these days, so maybe that's the issue?
#9
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Well, Amazon gave me some canned response that doesn't even summarize my problem, but bottom line is that they're issuing me $9.25 in promotional credit, so all's well that ends well I guess but it'd be nice if they'd understand the problem.
#11
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Looks like the box probably got beat up in a warehouse and was re-wrapped. Don't know if Amazon did, or a distributor, but it was definitely re-wrapped.
I probably wouldn't have even noticed if the front cover of the case wasn't covered in big white scuffs that were so severe the color printing was removed from areas of the box.
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I've also received some re-shrink-wrapped DVDs from Amazon (from Amazon itself, not marketplace sellers).
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I've gotten two BDs from amazon of late where the packaging was in not-so-great condition despite being sealed. One had paper slipcase packaging and looked like it had been on the bottom of a pile of discs for years, since the slipcase had a deep pressure dent in it. Another looked as though it was unsold inventory from a store that had been banged around a bit.
I only did a trade-in with them once. I chose not to have any downgraded discs returned. They gave me full stated value for all my discs that were worth a few bucks or more; they downgraded me on two titles (all were used copies). The ones they docked me on were two basically worthless discs I tossed in just to fill up the package. (They gave me a quarter instead of the stated fifty cents for a like new copy).
I only did a trade-in with them once. I chose not to have any downgraded discs returned. They gave me full stated value for all my discs that were worth a few bucks or more; they downgraded me on two titles (all were used copies). The ones they docked me on were two basically worthless discs I tossed in just to fill up the package. (They gave me a quarter instead of the stated fifty cents for a like new copy).
#14
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What is Amazon doing with these trade-in items, anyway?
I really hope they're not reselling them as regular "new" inventory. If they do, that means we can potentially be sold re-sealed used DVDs or former rental discs when we buy from Amazon.
I really hope they're not reselling them as regular "new" inventory. If they do, that means we can potentially be sold re-sealed used DVDs or former rental discs when we buy from Amazon.
#15
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They go to a Marketplace merchant, according to their FAQ about the Trade-In program. It doesn't sound like Amazon is directly involved in the process besides the fact that you get Amazon credit for the trade-ins, but they seem to be pretty willing to correct any screw-ups by the third-party.
#16
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I've never had a problem with Amazon trade-in. I just sent a bunch of "new" (never opened) Blu-rays back their way a couple weeks ago and got full credit for all of them. Most Blu-rays (thank goodness) have that sticker over them in addition to the shrink wrap, so they're probably keeping their eye out for people trying to re-shrink wrap products. That was my biggest concern over their new trade-in policy.
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I've never had a problem with Amazon trade-in. I just sent a bunch of "new" (never opened) Blu-rays back their way a couple weeks ago and got full credit for all of them. Most Blu-rays (thank goodness) have that sticker over them in addition to the shrink wrap, so they're probably keeping their eye out for people trying to re-shrink wrap products. That was my biggest concern over their new trade-in policy.
They downgraded something else for me in a different order, by the way. It wasn't a huge drop and they already over-reimbursed me from my last complaint, so I won't say anything, but people considering doing the trade-in should be aware that there is the strong possibility they will downgrade your value for seemingly no reason (besides cost savings on their part, of course). I'm an adult, I handle all of my possessions with care and have generally watched most of these movies once if at all, so to be downgraded with the reason being "minor scratches" is just not true.
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I guess they must look at these discs with a microscope since that's what they'd need to see the majority of scratches on my discs.
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I've gotten two BDs from amazon of late where the packaging was in not-so-great condition despite being sealed. One had paper slipcase packaging and looked like it had been on the bottom of a pile of discs for years, since the slipcase had a deep pressure dent in it. Another looked as though it was unsold inventory from a store that had been banged around a bit.
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Yeah, I would think if you send in legitimately-sealed discs, there wouldn't be any issue about the value they give you for them. Hence why I was shocked that they tried to claim what I sent was not brand new.
They downgraded something else for me in a different order, by the way. It wasn't a huge drop and they already over-reimbursed me from my last complaint, so I won't say anything, but people considering doing the trade-in should be aware that there is the strong possibility they will downgrade your value for seemingly no reason (besides cost savings on their part, of course). I'm an adult, I handle all of my possessions with care and have generally watched most of these movies once if at all, so to be downgraded with the reason being "minor scratches" is just not true.
They downgraded something else for me in a different order, by the way. It wasn't a huge drop and they already over-reimbursed me from my last complaint, so I won't say anything, but people considering doing the trade-in should be aware that there is the strong possibility they will downgrade your value for seemingly no reason (besides cost savings on their part, of course). I'm an adult, I handle all of my possessions with care and have generally watched most of these movies once if at all, so to be downgraded with the reason being "minor scratches" is just not true.
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This is fascinating to me, as I've probably traded in 40 or so Blu-rays since their "new" policy came into play and haven't had so much as one downgraded (I'm guessing about 25 of the titles I sent back were still in their shink wrap). It makes me wonder if they have certain employees working on certain zip codes or regions, so someone like you is always getting "Mr. Nitpicky", while someone like me isn't.
#22
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Their prices tumbled a few months ago. Not sure why. I sent in about 8 items last week that came to roughly $70. Mostly worthless crap. Sadly, the good ol' days are long gone. Most DVDs hover at below $1, and BDs are about $3. Once and a while you find a good "deal".
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Their trade in prices change often also just like their sale prices. I've seen trade in prices for some tv seasons that I want to trade in jump from the $7 to $12 range all throughout the week. Trade in price today can be completely different tomorrow for the better or worse.
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Woooow, shit is about to go down. My final and most recent order I sent them included 30 items. They downgraded 3 of them and are now rejecting two brand new, factory sealed items with the reason "major scratches." If I get these back in the mail and they are a) open and 2) scratched to hell, I feel sorry for the Amazon rep I contact about it.