Complaint Review: Circuit City - Columbus Ohio
- Circuit City circuitcity.com Columbus, Ohio U.S.A.
- Phone: 804-486-1052
- Web:
- Category: Audio & Electronics Shops
Circuit City Circuit City Advantage Protection Plan Plus - Truth behind their Lies. Columbus Ohio
*Consumer Suggestion: Refund of unused plan should be made
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Last year, I purchased a Samsung NV3 digital camera at a store in Columbus, OH. I was informed of the details regarding the Advantage Plan PLUS for 4 years. He described being fully covered for unlimited repairs for the entire length of the 4 year Advantage Plan. Also, if I had any trouble, just come to any Circuit City store and they will help me.
A year later, when my camera shutter quit working, I found out you can only get your camera fixed by calling a 1-800 number and by sending your equipment in via mail. The manager at the Baltimore, MD location also said I should have a back up camera in case I would ever need one. This was the first indication I made a mistake by purchasing the Advantage Protection Plan Plus.
Then, Circuit City deemed the camera to be replaced, and a gift card was (supposedly) sent to me. Shortly after, I called to check on the status of my claim, and I knew enough to ask how the remainder of my 4 year Advantage Plan Plus was going to work. They stated the Plan stops anytime your equipment is not able to be fixed. When I first purchased the product, I agreed to pay $104.99 to be covered for 4 years, but now I am only covered for 1 year. This was obviously and intentionally left out of the sales pitch. I would rather have my camera fixed and left with the remaining 3 years of protection.
Instead of Circuit City paying to have it fixed, its more beneficial for them to just replace less expensive equipment so that the warranty stops and the consumer will have to purchase another Advantage Plan. They are quick to just replace the equipment so that the consumer is now stuck with yet another decision of 'Should I purchase another 4 year plan'? My now-educated answer: NO!
I want my 4 yr Advantage Plan Plus pro-rated for the 3 years I am not covered. Or at least, refund me the difference between the 2 year plan and the 4 year plan. I would have had the same horrible service either way.
Buzzdavis
Westerville, Ohio
U.S.A.
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#1 Consumer Suggestion
Refund of unused plan should be made
AUTHOR: Darkangel - (U.S.A.)
SUBMITTED: Saturday, September 27, 2008
You should contact the 800 number in your contract book and tell them you want to cancel your protection plan. There should be a pro-rated refund of the plan you purchased. If this does not provide satisfaction, contact there customer service number that the store will give you for complaints.
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