Then you should have your ass hauled before a judge every goddamned time someone cones in with an opened piece of software....
Sadly, I agree. I was just quoting Target's policy... never said I agree with it. However, I think the blame lies with the software companies, not the retailers. They're the ones (along with the RIAA/MPAA) demanding that retailers not accept returns on opened items.
Theoretically, you could take it home, copy it, and return it. Don't you know, you're already a criminal in their eyes. And we, as the retailer, could be criminally liable for what you, as a consumer, might do.
As a consumer, you're in a Catch 22. Even if you don't agree with the EULA, you can't bring it back. I can't believe that the EULA in question in this case specifically states that you should bring the item back to the retailer.
So you open those new ones when you sell them to the customer? If not then your policy apparently is "if you want to return it, damage the product and get a replacement. Then don't open that one and return it for a refund later." Seems reasonable...:\
Where the hell do you people shop?... Every large chain store shrugs and takes it back without a question.
Where the hell do you shop?. I work for Target Corp., and we do NOT accept returns on software (also CDs and DVDs) that have been opened. Period. Sure, if its damaged, we'll give you a new one. But if you simply don't want it, you're SOL. Once you break that seal, you're screwed. I suspect other large retailers have adopted similar policies, although I'm not sure. Anybody else know?
The water is being electrolyzed to hydrogen and oxygen, which is then being converted back to water in the fuel cell. No net change. Water isn't being "dumped" into the environment, as the water originally came from somewhere. And oxygen isn't being "used up", because it was created in the electrolysis process.
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Sadly, I agree. I was just quoting Target's policy ... never said I agree with it. However, I think the blame lies with the software companies, not the retailers. They're the ones (along with the RIAA/MPAA) demanding that retailers not accept returns on opened items.
Theoretically, you could take it home, copy it, and return it. Don't you know, you're already a criminal in their eyes. And we, as the retailer, could be criminally liable for what you, as a consumer, might do.
As a consumer, you're in a Catch 22. Even if you don't agree with the EULA, you can't bring it back. I can't believe that the EULA in question in this case specifically states that you should bring the item back to the retailer.
So you open those new ones when you sell them to the customer? If not then your policy apparently is "if you want to return it, damage the product and get a replacement. Then don't open that one and return it for a refund later." Seems reasonable... :\
Yes, we do open the replacements. Gotta love it.
Where the hell do you shop?. I work for Target Corp., and we do NOT accept returns on software (also CDs and DVDs) that have been opened. Period. Sure, if its damaged, we'll give you a new one. But if you simply don't want it, you're SOL. Once you break that seal, you're screwed. I suspect other large retailers have adopted similar policies, although I'm not sure. Anybody else know?
The water is being electrolyzed to hydrogen and oxygen, which is then being converted back to water in the fuel cell. No net change. Water isn't being "dumped" into the environment, as the water originally came from somewhere. And oxygen isn't being "used up", because it was created in the electrolysis process.