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Resolute 14 · 02-12-2008, 02:41 PM

This time against Best Buy.

http://redtape.msnbc.com/2008/02/a-lost-laptop-a.html

I'm somewhat surprised that the support for this chick in the comments is running as high as it is.

1. She should have known to back up her "irreplacable photos" and "thousands of dollars in music."
2. Stupid to buy an extended warranty that just adds 37.5% to Best Buy's profit margin. Especially on something not worth that much, all things considered.
3. While Best Buy certainly did give her the run around, they eventually offered $900 to replace a laptop that was only worth $800 one year previous.
4. Leaving legal/personal info on a laptop is just begging to have your identity stolen. Might as well leave your birth certificate and SIN/SSN card on a restaraunt table while you are at it.

Interesting to see where this one goes. She deserves some compensation, but that is a little ridiculous. I'll give her credit for being smart enough to know she'll get more money by winning the battle in the court of public opinion than she would in a civil court.

02-12-2008, 02:41 PM	#1
Resolute 14 In the Sin Bin Join Date: Jan 2003 Exp:	Another $54 million lawsuit This time against Best Buy. http://redtape.msnbc.com/2008/02/a-lost-laptop-a.html I'm somewhat surprised that the support for this chick in the comments is running as high as it is. 1. She should have known to back up her "irreplacable photos" and "thousands of dollars in music." 2. Stupid to buy an extended warranty that just adds 37.5% to Best Buy's profit margin. Especially on something not worth that much, all things considered. 3. While Best Buy certainly did give her the run around, they eventually offered $900 to replace a laptop that was only worth $800 one year previous. 4. Leaving legal/personal info on a laptop is just begging to have your identity stolen. Might as well leave your birth certificate and SIN/SSN card on a restaraunt table while you are at it. Interesting to see where this one goes. She deserves some compensation, but that is a little ridiculous. I'll give her credit for being smart enough to know she'll get more money by winning the battle in the court of public opinion than she would in a civil court. Last edited by Resolute 14; 02-12-2008 at 02:46 PM.