doctorcdcs
Member
might be new to someone here, plus it was confirmation for me that they wouldn't honour it, so I thought it'd share it. I tend not to take what people on RFD say at their word.
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Canadian Gaming Deals and Discussion Thread 4: That $70s Show
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might be new to someone here, plus it was confirmation for me that they wouldn't honour it, so I thought it'd share it. I tend not to take what people on RFD say at their word.
-Pyromaniac-
Member
I tend to not take anyone seriously when it comes to these things. NOT RFDers, not CSR reps because they really have no idea, hence why apparently they're all saying different things.
If only everyone would chillax and see how it plays out. But yeah assuming it will get cancelled is a safe bet.
If only everyone would chillax and see how it plays out. But yeah assuming it will get cancelled is a safe bet.
UberTag
Member
That's the problem with the Internet. Nobody ever chillaxes about these things. They order 10. They tell their neighbours. They call the company a half-dozen times.
They don't do what should always be done and treat these things like you were crossing the border and talking to the customs official by making eye contact, smiling and providing short precise answers about what you're declaring.
It's a shame that Lenovo's support is so incompetent because they were actually on the short list of companies I was considering to replace my 2+ year old Gateway laptop. Taking over 15 hours to correct a pricing error and charging everyone in advance of shipment is a red flag for me.
This, you took my money which in my opinion means your ready and understanding to provide me with said service.
I know it wont go through, but I disagree with this policy of taking the consumers money, tying up my funds on your companies mistake and then not honoring the transaction.
Maybe mine will slip through, kind of hope it doesn't as I really don't NEED a laptop.
UberTag
Member
I wouldn't even put much in the way of stock for this guy, either.
If it was an independent contractor, maybe.
But the guy freely admits in the article to being the co-owner of the site.
He's using the evident interest at RFD to drive hits and traffic to his blog.
Just another exploitation tactic whether it's based on actual followup to Lenovo or not.
Now the response from Lenovo on their official Twitter account. That holds more weight with me.
Sealtest
Member
https://twitter.com/lenovo/status/469918191117152256
Here's hoping this isn't them contacting us to let us know they're cancelled.
Here's hoping this isn't them contacting us to let us know they're cancelled.
Herlihy Boy
Neo Member
I ordered 1 Y410p and my status just changed from 'Order Received' to 'Released to Manufacturing'.
This change in status doesn't really mean much does it? They can still cancel it on me, right?
This change in status doesn't really mean much does it? They can still cancel it on me, right?
loooool
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Jotamide
Unconfirmed Member
It will be a cancellation with a coupon to make up for all the trouble. Thinking that they will honour this is delusional.
UberTag
Member
They can still cancel it on you when it's on the UPS truck in your town 4 blocks away.
It'll be interesting to see how timely these E-Mail followups from their sales team are. I wouldn't be surprised to see nothing change relating to the status of these orders, these E-Mail contacts or our funds being held until at least Monday (possibly even later if any US support staff is involved as it's Memorial Day).
Lenovo just shot themselves in the foot.
I don't know how much the rest of you know about Canadian culture (I'm an expert), but honor and shame are huge parts of it. It's not like it is in America where you can become successful by being an asshole. If you screw someone over in Canada, you bring shame to yourself, and the only way to get rid of that shame is repentance.
What this means is the canadian public, after hearing about this, is not going to want to purchase Lenovo laptops, nor will they purchase any of Lenovo's products. This is HUGE. You can laugh all you want, but Lenovo has alienated an entire market with this move.
Lenovo, publicly apologize and fulfill all your orders or you can kiss your business goodbye.
it was fun while it lasted everyone
I thought Lenovo was a Chinese Company?
Man... I hate Kijiji...
I've been trying to sell my old motherboard/CPU/Fan hardware... I've got a bunch of terrible replies in the first day (ridiculous offers or terrible questions)... I finally got a guy yesterday who said he would buy them tonight and now he just choked.
FML
I've been trying to sell my old motherboard/CPU/Fan hardware... I've got a bunch of terrible replies in the first day (ridiculous offers or terrible questions)... I finally got a guy yesterday who said he would buy them tonight and now he just choked.
FML
Uhhh pretty sure I read the same post in the watchdogs thread.. Wtf. Lol. Unless this is on purpose?
It's part of the fun.
No it's not lol... I just want to get rid of all that crap! hah
AlphaTwo00
Member
Some of our newer members are not aware of the long tradition back from 2008:
http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showpost.php?p=11960243
This thread back then. Oh, the memories.
licktheenvelope
Member
I was also charged for the Lenovo Laptops I ordered.
No email from them yet though.
No email from them yet though.
crimzonflame
Member
I still dont know if that post originated here or on GameFAQs
5-N pls pls pls pls!@@!
doctorcdcs
Member
Honestly, I don't see the problem if the guy who wrote the article also happens to own the site, but that's just me.
Besides, if lenovo needs to give their sales team to write up an email, chances are pretty slim they'll be honoring the deal, which is starting to fall in line what he wrote.
Good luck man (I still think you're asking too much)
200$ CAN shipped is really not that expensive considering what you get for.
BigJonsson
Member
On the other hand this would be good advertising for them since so many "computer savvy" people will have these all over the place and can spread word of mouth
Yeah, I understand the shipping would add quite a bit. Stupid Canada.
Ah. Lol figured as much.
firehawk12
Subete no aware
Cancelled! It was too good to be true. lol
BigJonsson
Member
At least they ended it quickly
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Jotamide
Unconfirmed Member
So, where's my money Lenovo?
UberTag
Member
Hopefully Lenovo will diligently refund our cancelled orders and not drag this out over a lengthy time period.
I'm still not holding my breath.
I'm still not holding my breath.
After keeping the incorrect price up and taking orders in their system for 16+ hours, I reserve judgment on that until I see how quickly they give us our cash back.
Hero of Legend
Member
Welp, back to hunting for Surface Pro 2 deals I guess
They'd go bankrupt from the coupons alone, considering how many people jumped on it lol
firehawk12
Subete no aware
That assumes people would still buy from them though. I'm sure most people wouldn't even bother.Welp, back to hunting for Surface Pro 2 deals I guess
They'd go bankrupt from the coupons alone, considering how many people jumped on it lol
They kept my money for about a month last time I got in on a price error with them.
UberTag
Member
And they were so quick to take our money, too. Wonderful.
Haha, I can't believe some people feel so entitled to take advantage of a pricing error. I put in an order, but I'm expecting it to get cancelled.
smh RFD
lol dummies