[KingDead]

I can't afford to pay for nice stuff.
I have a scammers attitude and do what I have to do to survive.
I do like to see how good my SE skills are.
Sometimes what starts out as a refund that doesn't mean much suddenly turns into almost a life or death insanity in my mind where I have to win.

I have a similar mindset as well.  Plus SE's have allowed me to own many nice things with no cost to me.  I also love the rush to be honest.

Exactly. Well put.

I grew up poor and so this feels deserved almost.

I had Social Anxiety as a kid so the fact that I can get reps to issue refunds with either a breezy charm where I make them laugh and ask about where they live or kids but only if they bring it up.
Persistance, fake hysteria (Karen imitation but I have a brain and know how to do it right and not be racist),
Controlled rage mode and my favorite Uncontrolled Rage Mode and finally if need be a polite but scathing emails to CEO;s

Soring high priced items $1500+ after a magical performance to convince the rep is the best.
Like my Grandfather said "Everything tastes better when its free" And hes right but I have many more free things I need to get and taste.