Buying A New Version Of Something You Have, Returning The Old One

Ashitbag · 10-23-2022, 10:50 AM

I have a pretty great coffee machine that is a bit on the old side. I was thinking of buying a new version of the same model and just returning the old one in its box for a refund. What do you all think? Any foreseeable issues, or do you think that might be a good SE strategy?

mothered · 10-23-2022, 11:03 AM

Which company will you be SEing?

Quote:I have a pretty great coffee machine that is a bit on the old side.

How noticeable are any Imperfections?

Ashitbag · 10-23-2022, 11:21 AM

(10-23-2022, 11:03 AM)mothered Wrote: Which company will you be SEing?

Quote:I have a pretty great coffee machine that is a bit on the old side.
How noticeable are any Imperfections?

If I clean it up it should look quite good. The most noticeable thing is a slight chip in the silver on the De'Longhi logo on the main console. I will go in store and ask can it only be returned unused.. If I can return it after use I think I can get away with saying I used it for a few weeks and was not happy with it.

mothered · 10-23-2022, 02:50 PM

(10-23-2022, 11:21 AM)Ashitbag Wrote: The most noticeable thing is a slight chip in the silver on the De'Longhi logo on the main console.

Depending on the extent of the damage, you can probably touch It up with silver/grey paint.

(10-23-2022, 11:21 AM)Ashitbag Wrote: I will go in store and ask can it only be returned unused.. If I can return it after use I think I can get away with saying I used it for a few weeks and was not happy with it.

What store Is It?

Ashitbag · 10-23-2022, 04:18 PM

(10-23-2022, 02:50 PM)mothered Wrote:
(10-23-2022, 11:21 AM)Ashitbag Wrote: The most noticeable thing is a slight chip in the silver on the De'Longhi logo on the main console.
Depending on the extent of the damage, you can probably touch It up with silver/grey paint.

(10-23-2022, 11:21 AM)Ashitbag Wrote: I will go in store and ask can it only be returned unused.. If I can return it after use I think I can get away with saying I used it for a few weeks and was not happy with it.
What store Is It?

Brown Thomas. Fairly big brand. Didn't see anything about the company on here though.

mothered · 10-24-2022, 01:33 AM

(10-23-2022, 04:18 PM)Ashitbag Wrote: Brown Thomas. Fairly big brand.

I've never dealt with them, so I'm not sure how meticulous they are with checking returns.

Nabeshin · 10-24-2022, 08:10 AM

In case they're not easily doable, Amazon usually has no problems accepting a used return, in case they also sell the same model, and since it's a "legit" return it won't impact your account in a negative way