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Kevy Baby · 03-25-2009, 01:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Deebs

My coworker said the Fry's food is good and they have a porn section.

This closing sentence just made me crack up!

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Originally Posted by Deebs

I'm curious what the bad experiences have been at Fry's. Any interesting stories?

Basically, Fry's the poster child of generally bad customer service. Bad, bad, bad. You have to know what you are doing/getting when you go in there.

Also, they are notorious for taking returned items and putting them back on the shelves without testing them - even for items that were returned because they didn't work. Hence, the term "White Label of Death" is commonplace amongst seasoned Fry's shoppers. If you are purchasing a product there (say for example, a wireless router), make sure that it does not have a small (maybe 1" x 2-1/2") white label on it saying that the item is a return item but has been thoroughly inspected by Fry's, blah, blah, blah. It might be okay, but it also might be a lemon.

Otherwise, I find them to be a good source for computer components (HDs, memory, etc.) and other items, especially if you keep an eye on their ads. I generally wouldn't send a novice in there though.

Kevy Baby · 03-25-2009, 01:05 PM

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Originally Posted by wendybeth

Rescued Scruffy:

That was awful nice of the cat to rescue that little girl. But I think naming the girl "Scruffy" might not be the best for her in school.

wendybeth · 03-25-2009, 01:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Kevy Baby

That was awful nice of the cat to rescue that little girl. But I think naming the girl "Scruffy" might not be the best for her in school.

Well, she is a teen now......They're all kind of Scruffy at that age.

(Scruff's was a feral kitty mom rescued years ago- he was very bedraggled, but he really blossomed with lots of love and good food.)

Capt Jack · 03-25-2009, 03:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Deebs

I'm curious what the bad experiences have been at Fry's. Any interesting stories?

dropping a monitor Id just purchased right in front of me, then denying it to their boss

crashing an entire line of carts into the side of my car as I walked up, then denying it to my face (resulting in a fist fight)

refusal to return merchandise obviously damaged in shipping

multiple refusals to honor rain checks for sale items

resealing damaged goods then selling them as new

scavenging parts from one box to complete another, then selling the incomplete reboxed item as new and complete, then accusing me of fraud

general rudeness and blatant stupidity

I could go on, but Im getting pissed off again just thinking about it.

3894 · 03-25-2009, 03:42 PM

I'm very sorry to hear this about Fry's. I used to go to the one in Palo Alto with my dad. Back then, it was nerd nirvana, complete with nerd snackage.

Ah, well. When I'm sad like this, I want to eat. And the thing I want to eat right now is Mexican food, Wisconsin style - faux Mex.

JWBear · 03-25-2009, 03:55 PM

I've never had a problem at Fry's. Never had a problem returning things. maybe it's the store you go to.

Snowflake · 03-25-2009, 03:59 PM

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Originally Posted by 3894

I'm very sorry to hear this about Fry's. I used to go to the one in Palo Alto with my dad. Back then, it was nerd nirvana, complete with nerd snackage.

Ah, well. When I'm sad like this, I want to eat. And the thing I want to eat right now is Mexican food, Wisconsin style - faux Mex.

You mean, we lived in the same state, we could have met? We could have shopped?? Splutter....

Capt Jack · 03-25-2009, 04:15 PM

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Originally Posted by JWBear

I've never had a problem at Fry's. Never had a problem returning things. maybe it's the store you go to.

not an issue now. wouldnt set foot in one at this point

yes, I tend to hold grudges

Alex · 03-25-2009, 04:31 PM

My big problem with Fry's (and I've experienced this in pretty much any store) is that if it is more than $100 and bigger than RAM you probably won't be able to find it in an unopened, non-returned state. This probably doesn't apply to TVs.

Printers, computers, lamps, cameras, DVD carrousel. All bigger things I've tried to buy only to find that which is displayed is not available to me unless I buy one that someone else has bought before and returned (and with a really crappy discount). Also, I never go there in search of an advertised sale item because they've never had it and I'm not going to bother with rain checks.

Combine that with the fact that merely being in a store of any kind makes me short-tempered and causes a rash and they're on my **** list. Never tried to buy TVs or appliances there, I just know that I probably wouldn't even try.

It is still nerd heaven, but for the most part I'm not going there for particularly nerdy items. If I need a specific cable or adapter or internal computer part or server racks then I'll go there first.

Ghoulish Delight · 03-25-2009, 04:34 PM

I don't buy much there anymore beyond small components as they are often competitively priced and conveniently located a few minutes from work. I avoid pretty much the same things as Alex just mentioned. I imagine, though, that TVs they don't do much with other than keep them in the box in the stock room until someone wants one.

Plus, you can get that Samsung deal online and have it shipped, no need to set foot in the store.

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3894 Next Stop: Funkytown! Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Cheeselandia Posts: 1,907	I'm very sorry to hear this about Fry's. I used to go to the one in Palo Alto with my dad. Back then, it was nerd nirvana, complete with nerd snackage. Ah, well. When I'm sad like this, I want to eat. And the thing I want to eat right now is Mexican food, Wisconsin style - faux Mex. __________________ "I didn't want to have to do this, but you leave me no choice. Here comes the smolder." - Flynn Rider, "Tangled"
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Alex . Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 13,354	My big problem with Fry's (and I've experienced this in pretty much any store) is that if it is more than $100 and bigger than RAM you probably won't be able to find it in an unopened, non-returned state. This probably doesn't apply to TVs. Printers, computers, lamps, cameras, DVD carrousel. All bigger things I've tried to buy only to find that which is displayed is not available to me unless I buy one that someone else has bought before and returned (and with a really crappy discount). Also, I never go there in search of an advertised sale item because they've never had it and I'm not going to bother with rain checks. Combine that with the fact that merely being in a store of any kind makes me short-tempered and causes a rash and they're on my **** list. Never tried to buy TVs or appliances there, I just know that I probably wouldn't even try. It is still nerd heaven, but for the most part I'm not going there for particularly nerdy items. If I need a specific cable or adapter or internal computer part or server racks then I'll go there first.
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Ghoulish Delight I Floop the Pig Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Alternative Swankstyle Posts: 19,348	I don't buy much there anymore beyond small components as they are often competitively priced and conveniently located a few minutes from work. I avoid pretty much the same things as Alex just mentioned. I imagine, though, that TVs they don't do much with other than keep them in the box in the stock room until someone wants one. Plus, you can get that Samsung deal online and have it shipped, no need to set foot in the store. __________________ 'He who receives an idea from me, receives instruction himself without lessening mine; as he who lights his taper at mine, receives light without darkening me.' -TJ
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