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   screwing people over for the holidays

   

   Mike (profile), Dec 21st, 2000 @ 3:34pm

   
   

   I thought it was interesting that they basically screwed over a number of people who bought computers from them. I'm a little curious about how this happened, since I was under the impression that they can't charge credit cards until the product is shipped... Also, isn't there some law about holding customer money in escrow if it looks like you might go out of business?

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   Re: screwing people over for the holidays

   

   Dan Miller, Dec 21st, 2000 @ 3:56pm

   
   

   The law is actually very clear on credit card charges. There is a common misconception out there that a reseller can not legally charge a card until the product is shipped. The law, however, states that the reseller can charge the card immediately and only has to refund the charge if they are unable to ship the product within 30 days of the order. So, technically, the reseller can have the money for 30 days before giving it back.
   
   It is illegal, however, to knowingly take money when you know your company is insolvent or on the verge of declaring bankruptcy.

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   Screwing people over, period.

   

   loupy, Dec 21st, 2000 @ 11:32pm

   
   

   This company went under because they had a habit of bending EVERYONE over. They sent out unsolicited junk mail as often as AOL Canada, claiming great deals on computers, without mentioning the brands of the garbage components inside. I have seen enough Patriot machines to know the case is actually a shell of hardened white dog poo, concealing some browner dog poo inside.

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   Barbie Computer

   

   CRM, Sep 3rd, 2001 @ 10:14pm

   
   

   I have a 4 year old daughter that knows more about computers than a lot of programmers and other professionals. I thought the Barbie computer was a good idea. That is for kids who like Barbie and are able to use a computer. Of course a grown man like you isn't going to want a Barbie computer so don't buy one.

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   Re: Barbie Computer

   

   jen, Nov 5th, 2001 @ 4:51pm

   
   

   Did the Barbie computer ever come out? I remember reading about it, but now can't find one anywhere for my 5 year old. All I'm finding is the laptop whci is really just a toy and not a real computer.
   
   Any help is much appreciated.

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   Re: Barbie Computer

   

   tt, Oct 22nd, 2002 @ 4:54pm

   
   

   Well,as I understand it,anyone can be a barbie fan. He is very right about them screwing ppl over,it has nothing to do with whether he is a man or not or whether your 4yr old knows more about computers than most adults (which is just a load of crap anyway). It's about a company,who went under and took some consumers under with them.

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