Disney TV at Sears for $29! Better Hurry

[deltachi8]

I find it amazing how some people like to preach - and we know how honest the preachers are!! Maybe they oughta get off they high horses and have some fun with us down here!! I suppose if there ever was an error at a store in their favor they went back to the store to get that extra charge on their account - YEAH!.

Interesting note on that - I spotted an error, a prcing error - on Target's website recently and e-mailed them to let them know so another "Sears fiasco" would not errupt on a message board or three. The reponse was computer generated and you could tell was never actually read (the response had little do with what I wrote). ANYWAYS, some people do try and do the right thing even if they dont benefit.

I got in on the deal and don't feel guilty because a year ago Sears came to my house to service my frig, said the compressor was going and I should just get a new one. The trip was less than 5 mins and cost $75 (of course they gave me a coupon for $50 off a new frig which I took to Home Depot who honored it!). So if they can charge me $75 for 5 mins I'll take a $150 tv for $30 (I got it Sat am before we knew it was an error, but still would have tried to get one even if I knew it was an error).

You did nothing wrong, as it was not known to be an error at the time. Sears did nothing wrong on your fridge either, thats the rate for repairs.

Stores constantly take advantage of the consumer, you know, those salespeople lurking around the large appliances!!

Dont understand that one...

The mark-up on merchandise is huge and who's paying it - us. The CEO's of these companies are making millions of dollars while their companies are going downhill and we the consumer pays the price.

Merchandis prices are set by market supply and demand. It's not overpriced if people pay it. CEOs are paid by market rates. Paying the CEO 20,000 wont make Sears or any other company magically make money.

So, if we prefer to take our money else where then we should be able to, whatever the reason, without being chastised. It's called freedom of choice.

And you should. Shop somewhere else when you are wronged. Dont buy a product of you feel ethically you should not. I have not bought a snapple in 4 years because of an ad campain i felt was in bad taste - i will let others do what they decide to as right.

Bottom line is we all are getting too worked up (on either side of the fence) over a small issue. Lets all take a deep breath and pretend we are experiencing (insert you favorite attraction at WDW name here).

Best wishes.

 

[mickeyfan2]

I just don't get why you care enough to post! What do you care?

I am not referring to you with these. These are just how I see it.

1) Sears did handle this situation incorrectly and should have done something to ease the pain of not getting the TV. But they did not. The BBB has no power and a letter about a missed $50,000 sale lost did not sound like a true sale to me.

2) The person who is getting the sale price from the store manager at the sale price is doing everything correctly and the manager is doing his part for good will. More power to you.

3) If you knew it was legit, then why take a printout of the order and try to GET your TV before the order was ready? Because you knew it would be cancelled? If you really though it was a clearance item, then you would have waited for the confirmation. This is taking advantage of Sears and that will cost me money on future purchases. So I care.

4) The person who got the cancellation and refund but "got the TV anyway" actually stole the TV. I would have called and made an offer to either return the TV or pay a reduce price for it, not the $149.99. This is stealing. We all know this is stealing and like 3 will cost me money.

5) The person who went to Best Buy to get it on sale for a price that was an error (and yes they knew it) was cheating Best Buy and like 3 will cost me money.

6) The people who got them at the error price and are now selling them on EBAY knew they were doing wrong. But as long as you make money, who cares. See 3 again.

I think that the people who knew they did wrong and are braging about it are the only ones who need to defend themselves. I am not lumping in all the people who bought and waited for their confirmation. If they had gotten it, then the sale was legit (even with the error in the piece) and you deserved your TV. As I stated at the begining, Sears could have and should have handled this better, but I am sorry they did not. If you don't want to shop at Sears, go for it. I boycott things that I don't agree with.

 

[beattyfamily]

I am not referring to you with these. These are just how I see it.

1) Sears did handle this situation incorrectly and should have done something to ease the pain of not getting the TV. But they did not. The BBB has no power and a letter about a missed $50,000 sale lost did not sound like a true sale to me.

2) The person who is getting the sale price from the store manager at the sale price is doing everything correctly and the manager is doing his part for good will. More power to you.

3) If you knew it was legit, then why take a printout of the order and try to GET your TV before the order was ready? Because you knew it would be cancelled? If you really though it was a clearance item, then you would have waited for the confirmation. This is taking advantage of Sears and that will cost me money on future purchases. So I care.

4) The person who got the cancellation and refund but "got the TV anyway" actually stole the TV. I would have called and made an offer to either return the TV or pay a reduce price for it, not the $149.99. This is stealing. We all know this is stealing and like 3 will cost me money.

5) The person who went to Best Buy to get it on sale for a price that was an error (and yes they knew it) was cheating Best Buy and like 3 will cost me money.

6) The people who got them at the error price and are now selling them on EBAY knew they were doing wrong. But as long as you make money, who cares. See 3 again.

I think that the people who knew they did wrong and are braging about it are the only ones who need to defend themselves. I am not lumping in all the people who bought and waited for their confirmation. If they had gotten it, then the sale was legit (even with the error in the piece) and you deserved your TV. As I stated at the begining, Sears could have and should have handled this better, but I am sorry they did not. If you don't want to shop at Sears, go for it. I boycott things that I don't agree with.

I see why you care. I was really referring to those who just jump in and say get over it. I see no point in that.

I agree also that #3, 4, 5, and 6 are all wrong and I certainly wouldn't feel right doing them.

 

[2wins]

Thanks a lot! They're adorable! Anyway to get a princess one?

 

[mickeyfan2]

I suppose if there ever was an error at a store in their favor they went back to the store to get that extra charge on their account - YEAH!

Yes I have done this. So please don't include me in the you would not group.
The most recent time was a credit card purchase. The cashier was having problems with my order. Don't remember all that happened, but when my bill came I have a charge and a refund for the purchase price. I did bring home the items. I called the store and told them. They charged my card again and sent me a receipt. They thanked me and that was all. I was not looking for me. I could have said nothing and bragged about my windfall. But I did the right thing and feel better about myself.

 

[DianeV]

Yes its a shame there are not more 'perfect' and 'honest' people in the world like you - there were things done wrong on both sides but Sears is the business and they are supposed to behave professionally and they have not

 

[HayGan]

4) The person who got the cancellation and refund but "got the TV anyway" actually stole the TV. I would have called and made an offer to either return the TV or pay a reduce price for it, not the $149.99. This is stealing. We all know this is stealing and like 3 will cost me money.

While I have been staying out of this debate, I feel the need to respond to this post since I apparently are the one you are speaking about. I picked up my TV before the cancellation was sent. I am not going to offer to return and pay a reduced price because the transaction was completed when Sears tried to retract the transaction. And I will not call them to try and straighten out the billing because they are apparently experiencing problems with their entire system at the moment and I refuse to have my credit card involved any further in this mess. (I can't even imagine what nightmares that would cause.)

I did not steal a TV. I picked up an order that I had placed and they released it to me just like any other transaction. Sears does not legally have the right to raise the price after I have received the merchandise!!! Sears is completely within their rights to process the original charge/transaction I authorized, was approved and was completed. Nothing more!

BTW, if you look at page 1 of this whole thread you will see I clearly ordered the TV before any sign of an error was even mentioned! No deception on my part!

 

[mickeyfan2]

I did not steal a TV. I picked up an order that I had placed and they released it to me just like any other transaction.

But you did not have a confirmation for pickup but ran to the store with your order to get it. When you order, it was in good faith, but when you picked it up and let them refund your money, that was not in good faith. Sorry that is how I see it.

 

[rie'smom]

1) Sears did handle this situation incorrectly and should have done something to ease the pain of not getting the TV. But they did not. The BBB has no power and a letter about a missed $50,000 sale lost did not sound like a true sale to me.


How do you know that my husband's family does not have a foundation? They do and I am most certainly taking bids for 34 32" LCD wall mount tvs. Price them and see if the cost is not $50,000.00 or even more. You can have an opinion on anything you wish but before you make a judgement you should have facts.

 

[mickeyfan2]

1) Sears did handle this situation incorrectly and should have done something to ease the pain of not getting the TV. But they did not. The BBB has no power and a letter about a missed $50,000 sale lost did not sound like a true sale to me.


How do you know that my husband's family does not have a foundation? They do and I am most certainly taking bids for 34 32" LCD wall mount tvs. Price them and see if the cost is not $50,000.00 or even more. You can have an opinion on anything you wish but before you make a judgement you should have facts.

Read the last part of the sentence - "a letter about a missed $50,000 sale lost did not sound like a true sale to me." That is how I saw the letter. The "to me" makes it my opinion and not fact.

 

[rie'smom]

To me ,it sounds like someone is making a judgement. Now dear you can have any opinion or make any judgement. I am going ignore you.

 

[CathrynRose]

BTW, if you look at page 1 of this whole thread you will see I clearly ordered the TV before any sign of an error was even mentioned! No deception on my part!

You dont have to explain yourself - I cant believe this has turned into a "morality" discussion!!!

You (those of you whom are judging) really need to MYOB - seriously. I dont understand ripping on someone's character - simply because they got a TV AT AN ADVERTISED PRICE!!! Mistake or not - thats how they had it advertised.

More power to the ones who got it....

 

[mickeyfan2]

You (those of you whom are judging) really need to MYOB - seriously. I dont understand ripping on someone's character - simply because they got a TV AT AN ADVERTISED PRICE!!! Mistake or not - thats how they had it advertised.

Please show me where is was advertised for free? That is what happened in this case. I stated that I would have made an attempt to pay for it. They at least owe Sears the 29.99 + tax.

 

[nicknamy1996]

To the lady looking for 32 LCD tvs...



Consider going directly to the manufacturers for an order of that size. You can eliminate the middle man (sears) and their mark up. Sometimes the middle mans purchase power from the manufacturers (ordering 1000 at a time) and then putting their mark on it can still beat your direct price, but not in all cases. Especially if it's for charity.

Also consider "branding" to save even more money. Is the foundation "certified"? Often you can get items for a discount or even for free simply by putting "TV's provided by RCA" I would think in a school (filled with future consumers) getting their name out there would make this issue even easier to push.

 

[imsayin]

Please show me where is was advertised for free? That is what happened in this case. I stated that I would have made an attempt to pay for it. They at least owe Sears the 29.99 + tax.

I consider myself to be an honest person, try to do the right thing, etc. But, I have been in situations where a company has made an error in my favor, I have tried to rectify it, and it ends up not being worth the effort. I'm not going to sit on the phone for 30 minutes explaining to Sears that I owe them $30.

 

[DisneyMagic28]

Wow this thread is even a worse debate than the Disney Best Guest one from Aug and that one got shut down for being too "nasty" and this one is way beyond that.

 

[goofyforlife]

Wow this thread is even a worse debate than the Disney Best Guest one from Aug and that one got shut down for being too "nasty" and this one is way beyond that.

It just as bad if not worse than my doggie discussion that got shut down for insults and such......

 

[rie'smom]

To the lady looking for 32 LCD tvs...



Consider going directly to the manufacturers for an order of that size. You can eliminate the middle man (sears) and their mark up. Sometimes the middle mans purchase power from the manufacturers (ordering 1000 at a time) and then putting their mark on it can still beat your direct price, but not in all cases. Especially if it's for charity.

Also consider "branding" to save even more money. Is the foundation "certified"? Often you can get items for a discount or even for free simply by putting "TV's provided by RCA" I would think in a school (filled with future consumers) getting their name out there would make this issue even easier to push.

Thanks that's great info..!!!

 

[disneychrista]

My opinions, though some think I shouldn't have any on this subject

Ordering, paying for and receiving the merchandise at the posted price - no problem.

Trying to find ways to still get the merchandise even though your order has been cancelled - shady.

Ordering, paying for, receiving item, then company refunding - too funny (IMO).

Sears cancelling orders because of a pricing error - well within their right.

Sears lying about the reasons for orders being cancelled - just plain wrong.

 

[bettyann29]

Thanks a lot! They're adorable! Anyway to get a princess one?

Yep you can get one at Target off the shelf for 99.99 for a 13 inch..