Backup Drive

[BarTopDancer]

Originally Posted by Chernabog

I haven't experienced the white label of death, what is that so I know to avoid it?

Shopping at Fry's is really one of those experiences where you need to know exactly what to get, don't expect any help finding it, don't expect them to honor the warranty (so don't purchase one), don't ask any employees for help because they don't want to help you (and will often point you to the wrong item) and expect a 50% chance you can't return it for a reason that they don't tell you upon purchase (which applies even if the employee pointed you to the wrong item).

The deal above is online-only though. I would still expect problems.

Or you can save yourself the time, headache and hassles and shop elsewhere.

[Kevy Baby]

Originally Posted by Chernabog

I haven't experienced the white label of death, what is that so I know to avoid it?

When someone returns an item and Fry's puts it back on the shelves, they put a white label on it stating that it was a return. The problem is, Fry's will often times put back items that were returned because they were defective. Also, often times the item is missing parts.

Basically, don't purchase anything from Fry's that has the "White Label of Death."

Originally Posted by Chernabog

The deal above is online-only though. I would still expect problems.

[katiesue]

Originally Posted by Kevy Baby

Fry's has the Western Digital 1TB My Book for $99.99

Staples had the same one for the same price - so I got it there. Most of my photos get uploaded to costco or Kodak so I'm ok in case of a castrophe. Maddie is using my old laptop and there are a ton of photos etc on there as I was doing her school yearbook when I was using it. I want to clean it off so she can just use it for her stuff. Plus I need to back up my Mom's old computer incase I need any files off there - so this seemed like a good solution.

[Kevy Baby]

Originally Posted by Chernabog

The deal above is online-only though. I would still expect problems.

I just checked today's paper and this is in-store as well.

Originally Posted by BarTopDancer

Or you can save yourself the time, headache and hassles and shop elsewhere.

I've purchased many items from Fry's and never had any problems (as long as I know what I want going in and I stay away from the White Label of Death). And I typically save money doing so.
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However, if you want, you can get a Seagate 1 TB external for $110 from New Egg.

[Ghoulish Delight]

Originally Posted by BarTopDancer

Or you can save yourself the time, headache and hassles and shop elsewhere.

I find Fry's the exact opposite of headache and hassles. No one bugging me trying to help, actual selection for most things I'm looking for, and no b.s. when it comes to trying to push over-priced accessories (read $100 HDMI cables).

All that AND I can get gummy peach rings in the checkout line.

[BarTopDancer]

I just tend to shop for electronics on the internet. No one thinking I'm a dumb girl, no one hassling me and usually free shipping.

Though I don't get the gummy peach rings.

I worked at Fry's a lifetime ago. It wasn't pleasant on the other side of the counter either.

[lashbear]

That's what I like about you, GD - you're an Optimist (even in the face of fans) !

...and Gummy Peach Rings.. Yum !