(03-19-2023, 04:34 AM)kyungchul Wrote:

(03-18-2023, 08:42 PM)Allen Iverson Wrote:

(03-18-2023, 06:05 AM)kyungchul Wrote: Have done a few more since my last comment, figured I'd keep the train rolling, as it seems people are finding the responses here useful:

* Saks - DNA, $780
* Walmart - $1,500~ split over 3 orders in the last 2 weeks, DNA
* AutoZone - $250, DNA
* Nordstrom - $750, DNA

In the research/decision making process for the following shops, will update here after completing:
*ssense
*luisaviaroma
*Baltini - they offer $50 "stolen package" insurance, and their prices would allow for a higher quantity per order of "luxury brands" items, so almost certainly will give them a try this week
*Balmain

May place another Bloomingdale's this week, as well, I've had fantastic luck in the $1,000-1,8000 range with them previously.

How’s your experience with autozone? Easy?

I hadn't seen any vouches for them after looking around, but their TOS don't mention anything about not being liable for lost/stolen packages, so I took a chance on it, as I had to unexpectedly replace my starter this week regardless of the outcome of the refund.

I used their email form on their "contact us" page late evening on the day it was delivered, and I heard back the next day.
Annoyingly/unfortunately, they opened up a FedEx claim "on my behalf" - where they pretended to be me opening a claim, said nothing about being the company opening it, and wrote up a whole claim description as though they were me, which was really unnecessary and weird.
I received an automated email about it from FedEx, and a voicemail from the "FedEx problem resolutions department" saying they "confirmed with the driver where it was delivered/if you don't find it there you can give us a call/etc."
In the email from AutoZone, they let me know they opened a claim, and asked if I wanted a refund or replacement "if it cannot be located by you/neighbors/FedEx" - I wrote back and indicated I wanted a refund, and they got back to me 1 day later and said my refund was processed.
No one from FedEx came to my house, though I think they may have tried to call again once or twice - but didn't leave a voicemail.

Overall it was very quick and easy - especially given that FedEx took a photo of the delivery and "checked with the driver" and such, which sometimes causes businesses to push back a bit since there's "proof of delivery" - but the FedEx "investigation" was definitely unwanted and an added annoyance. I get the feeling I could've probably gone higher with no issues, but YMMV.

(03-01-2023, 05:23 PM)KingDead Wrote:

(02-28-2023, 05:22 PM)Spatialize Wrote:

(02-24-2023, 10:27 AM)KingDead Wrote: Success and failures past month. Pretty slow got in an accident and almost lost an eye but am revving up again.

Success
Costco - $450 Desk - Damaged - Replacement then Refund via empty envelope
Bloomingdales -$250  - Refund via empty envelope about a month later
American Eagle - $200 -DNA
Sephora - $250 - Reship via broken cologne and then Return Credit 2X(so far) via empty envelope.
Dick's - $150 - Double ship when I complained about slow ship time.  Working on DNA and empty envelope Refund.
Wayfair -  $700 Dyson vacuum x4 - Damaged w/ pics(twice ) and Serial # replacement via Dyson with empty envelope.
Wayfair - $450 -Bed Frame - Damaged with photos - working on double dip/refund
Wayfair - $900 - 16 Boxes of Wood Flooring - Damaged with photos. - working on double dip/refund
Etsy - $150 - Refund - Told seller it was cracked and they begged me not to leave a bad review
B&H Photo - $150 -DNA
Adidas - $150-$200 x3 - Refund on scan first time and then endless credits about 2 weeks after returning empty envelope.
Walmart+ App -$150 x3 - Grocery Delivery -  checked every item damaged/missing/expired
Instacart - $100 x2 - Damaged from BBB and BJ's

Fails(sort of)
BestBuy - $1250 - Laptop - DNA(lied and told me they were reshipping then delayed and canceled reship) - returned on last day for refund.
NorthFace - $200 - DNA - Chargeback 4 Win
Nordstrom -  $450 - DNA - Chargeback 4 Win
Macy's -$250 - DNA - Chargeback 4 Win

Think that's it.

Was B&H On a fresh account? Do you think I can do a drone worth $400-600?

Yes B&H was a fresh account. I did a $300 order there once before and had no issue so a $500 drone would probably work.  You have a 30 day return window to do battle with them if it comes to that so go for it.

(03-18-2023, 06:05 AM)kyungchul Wrote: Have done a few more since my last comment, figured I'd keep the train rolling, as it seems people are finding the responses here useful:

* Saks - DNA, $780
* Walmart - $1,500~ split over 3 orders in the last 2 weeks, DNA
* AutoZone - $250, DNA
* Nordstrom - $750, DNA

In the research/decision making process for the following shops, will update here after completing:
*ssense
*luisaviaroma
*Baltini - they offer $50 "stolen package" insurance, and their prices would allow for a higher quantity per order of "luxury brands" items, so almost certainly will give them a try this week
*Balmain

May place another Bloomingdale's this week, as well, I've had fantastic luck in the $1,000-1,8000 range with them previously.

(03-19-2023, 05:57 AM)koohiiwonomimasu69 Wrote:

(03-18-2023, 06:05 AM)kyungchul Wrote: Have done a few more since my last comment, figured I'd keep the train rolling, as it seems people are finding the responses here useful:

* Saks - DNA, $780
* Walmart - $1,500~ split over 3 orders in the last 2 weeks, DNA
* AutoZone - $250, DNA
* Nordstrom - $750, DNA

In the research/decision making process for the following shops, will update here after completing:
*ssense
*luisaviaroma
*Baltini - they offer $50 "stolen package" insurance, and their prices would allow for a higher quantity per order of "luxury brands" items, so almost certainly will give them a try this week
*Balmain

May place another Bloomingdale's this week, as well, I've had fantastic luck in the $1,000-1,8000 range with them previously.

I appreciate your input, this is super useful.  Did Nords or Walmart ask for a PR over $499? I tried Walmart last week and they wanted me to file a PR since it was a $525 item after tax. Still working on Nordstrom atm, but they're remaining adamant with a photo being proof enough.

(03-19-2023, 04:58 AM)Allen Iverson Wrote:

(03-19-2023, 04:34 AM)kyungchul Wrote:

(03-18-2023, 08:42 PM)Allen Iverson Wrote: How’s your experience with autozone? Easy?

I hadn't seen any vouches for them after looking around, but their TOS don't mention anything about not being liable for lost/stolen packages, so I took a chance on it, as I had to unexpectedly replace my starter this week regardless of the outcome of the refund.

I used their email form on their "contact us" page late evening on the day it was delivered, and I heard back the next day.
Annoyingly/unfortunately, they opened up a FedEx claim "on my behalf" - where they pretended to be me opening a claim, said nothing about being the company opening it, and wrote up a whole claim description as though they were me, which was really unnecessary and weird.
I received an automated email about it from FedEx, and a voicemail from the "FedEx problem resolutions department" saying they "confirmed with the driver where it was delivered/if you don't find it there you can give us a call/etc."
In the email from AutoZone, they let me know they opened a claim, and asked if I wanted a refund or replacement "if it cannot be located by you/neighbors/FedEx" - I wrote back and indicated I wanted a refund, and they got back to me 1 day later and said my refund was processed.
No one from FedEx came to my house, though I think they may have tried to call again once or twice - but didn't leave a voicemail.

Overall it was very quick and easy - especially given that FedEx took a photo of the delivery and "checked with the driver" and such, which sometimes causes businesses to push back a bit since there's "proof of delivery" - but the FedEx "investigation" was definitely unwanted and an added annoyance. I get the feeling I could've probably gone higher with no issues, but YMMV.

Thanks for sharing! That was a lot detailed than I expected!

(03-01-2023, 04:23 AM)Seeeeee Wrote: Home Depot - $279 - DNA - success
Hollister $129 - DNA - success
GameStop - $79 - DNA - failure

(03-18-2023, 06:35 PM)graviton1 Wrote:

(03-18-2023, 04:29 PM)ShubhamS11 Wrote:

(03-16-2023, 08:16 PM)brianthedude557 Wrote: oh so its like FTID and LIT method i suppose?

I prefer to not to opt to ftid & lit method. Simply because other methods here has higher success rate for me & mostly ended up in my favor so far..

which other methods?

Hard to give one size suits all method, but wrong item, damaged/faulty item, dna & some modifications as per need in each case...sort of methods i choose. Haha
Convincing the rep is hardest part the way i see it. Go through mothered's blog & play around with a few to see what's easy & works best in each se against each target in your locality.

(03-19-2023, 01:29 PM)Brstmngr Wrote: Hit amazon for airpod pros using EB. One of the only things i can EB haha

(03-19-2023, 02:48 PM)salesadn Wrote: I don't recommend DNA on BH. They deny it fast.