[BetterThings2]

Hey everyone, just wanted to say the missing item method works very well with in person se'ing. I went to a big box retailer and bought an electronic item weighing less than 120g went to a less populated area outside to check out my item, turns out the box was empty then went back to the store and was refunded on the spot. Super super easy.

[mothered]

Just as a matter of Interest, who's the retailer?

[PEDRO_PEDRO0]

What if they tell you they won't refund. Do you have a plan B for that situation?

[BetterThings2]

Just as a matter of Interest, who's the retailer?

The retailer was Walmart. The manager even told me that during the holidays that people who work at the items brand warehouse would steal the items and re-seal them leading to airpods, smart watches being missing from the boxes.

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What if they tell you they won't refund. Do you have a plan B for that situation?

Good question. My back up plan in the very unlikely event that they won't reund me, is to simply go to another store location and return it. But, they have no reason not to refund you since they have no proof the item was in the box. Every employee see's your request for tefund/replacement as real. I think because we SE we can sometimes think everyone knows about it, and what we are supposedly up to. Most people are oblivious to anything outside their bubble, and as long you can stay calm cool and collected with a solid method you almost can't go wrong. Also sorry if this reply is a little long winded, hope this amswers your question.

[mothered]

The retailer was Walmart.  The manager even told me that during the holidays that people who work at the items brand warehouse would steal the items and re-seal them leading to airpods, smart watches being missing from the boxes.

The manager Is pretty naive to disclose those details to consumers.

Anyone with half a brain, would easily take advantage of It. Thanks for sharing your experience.