\GoBillsInDallas/ Posted October 6, 2013 Share Posted October 6, 2013 http://globalnews.ca...t-flyer-mishap/ http://ca.linkedin.com/in/sheilalaird - Do-it-yourselfer woman wants to redo some of the floors in her house - Woman goes to Home Depot website to look for hardwood flooring - Woman finds hardwood flooring on sale for $3.00 per case on web site, and buys 22 cases - Woman realizes that this is a great deal, and decides to re-do every room, and orders 50 additional cases - Home Depot then realizes that this is an error (should be $3.00 per foot, not $3.00 per case) and refuses to give the flooring to her even though she already ordered and paid for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Poojer Posted October 6, 2013 Share Posted October 6, 2013 (edited) she looks hot and home depot has enough money in their goodwill accounting ledger fund that they should give the flooring to the woman and write off the loss and move on.... Edited October 6, 2013 by The Poojer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledInIllinois Posted October 6, 2013 Share Posted October 6, 2013 Personally, I think they are obligated. But legally, I don't know... The law will more than likely protect the business more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
run dat back Posted October 6, 2013 Share Posted October 6, 2013 I'm pretty sure they are not legally obligated to give her the flooring. The same thing happened with HDTVs that were $1,99. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloBill Posted October 6, 2013 Share Posted October 6, 2013 http://globalnews.ca...t-flyer-mishap/ http://ca.linkedin.com/in/sheilalaird - Do-it-yourselfer woman wants to redo some of the floors in her house - Woman goes to Home Depot website to look for hardwood flooring - Woman finds hardwood flooring on sale for $3.00 per case on web site, and buys 22 cases - Woman realizes that this is a great deal, and decides to re-do every room, and orders 50 additional cases - Home Depot then realizes that this is an error (should be $3.00 per foot, not $3.00 per case) and refuses to give the flooring to her even though she already ordered and paid for it. You left off the final point in the story which is Home Depot corporate took accountability for the mistake and is sending the flooring. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledInIllinois Posted October 6, 2013 Share Posted October 6, 2013 I wonder if she reall is a DIYer... or if that is part of the bit to try and convince HD to oblige by their quoted and paid price? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chef Jim Posted October 6, 2013 Share Posted October 6, 2013 You left off the final point in the story which is Home Depot corporate took accountability for the mistake and is sending the flooring. Spoilsport. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledInIllinois Posted October 6, 2013 Share Posted October 6, 2013 You left off the final point in the story which is Home Depot corporate took accountability for the mistake and is sending the flooring. Good for them! Like United Airlines... Good PR... Unless you are the one's that got boned via retirement years ago. Spoilsport. Hey Jim... On another note... I got a sailboat on the upper end, no mast on the boat, looping around like a kid hopped up on sugar! He couldn't lock w/the previous vessel since it was a petrol tanker. What's up with these guys? ADHD? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chef Jim Posted October 6, 2013 Share Posted October 6, 2013 (edited) Good for them! Like United Airlines... Good PR... Unless you are the one's that got boned via retirement years ago. Hey Jim... On another note... I got a sailboat on the upper end, no mast on the boat, looping around like a kid hopped up on sugar! He couldn't lock w/the previous vessel since it was a petrol tanker. What's up with these guys? ADHD? Better ADHD than those alcohol fueled speed freaks with no regard to anyone else on the water people common referred to as motorboat drivers. Edited October 6, 2013 by Chef Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledInIllinois Posted October 6, 2013 Share Posted October 6, 2013 (edited) Better ADHD than those alcohol fueled speed freaks with do regard to anyone else on the water people common referred to as motorboat drivers. Good point... LoL... I gotta deal w/them too! But the bikins make it bearable... The enviro chicks just can't get done on those chilly October Sunday morning. Speed freaks... Probably coke... One came through w/not a stitch of clothes on all the chicks! Good times! Good times! Edited October 6, 2013 by ExiledInIllinois Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KD in CA Posted October 6, 2013 Share Posted October 6, 2013 I'm pretty sure they are not legally obligated to give her the flooring. The same thing happened with HDTVs that were $1,99. It's different if it's a simple printing or keystroke error that is discovered and corrected. In other words, having an advertisement of a price isn't legally binding. In this case, the woman actually purchased the flooring; they charged her CC and gave her a receipt. Then they tried to reneg on their contractual obligation to ship the merchandise after the transaction was complete. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledInIllinois Posted October 6, 2013 Share Posted October 6, 2013 It's different if it's a simple printing or keystroke error that is discovered and corrected. In other words, having an advertisement of a price isn't legally binding. In this case, the woman actually purchased the flooring; they charged her CC and gave her a receipt. Then they tried to reneg on their contractual obligation to ship the merchandise after the transaction was complete. I agree. Can we somehow tie this into Big Cat's grocer not cashing his paper credit card transaction? Free groceries and cheap hardwood flooring for everyone! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Jack Posted October 6, 2013 Share Posted October 6, 2013 Good point... LoL... I gotta deal w/them too! But the bikins make it bearable... The enviro chicks just can't get done on those chilly October Sunday morning. Speed freaks... Probably coke... One came through w/not a stitch of clothes on all the chicks! Good times! Good times! Still waiting on that webcam address so we can, uh, check the status of the lock. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
/dev/null Posted October 6, 2013 Share Posted October 6, 2013 Still waiting on that webcam address so we can, uh, check the status of the lock. You just want to watch her wax her hardwood floor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richmond_Bills Posted October 7, 2013 Share Posted October 7, 2013 A few years back, golfsmith.com had a glitch in their system where they were giving people $50 off any order of $50.01 or more. My buddy texted me and I put in like 3 different orders.....got some shoes, a hybrid, some high-end balls, etc. My total out of pocket was $8. I told a bunch of friends and believe I even posted it on here....they eventually stopped fulfilling these orders, but everyone I knew got everything they ordered! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KD in CA Posted October 7, 2013 Share Posted October 7, 2013 A few years back, golfsmith.com had a glitch in their system where they were giving people $50 off any order of $50.01 or more. My buddy texted me and I put in like 3 different orders.....got some shoes, a hybrid, some high-end balls, etc. My total out of pocket was $8. I told a bunch of friends and believe I even posted it on here....they eventually stopped fulfilling these orders, but everyone I knew got everything they ordered! Yup...someone posted about it on here but IIRC they had shut it down by then. Or at least they by the time I tried to order. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledInIllinois Posted October 7, 2013 Share Posted October 7, 2013 Still waiting on that webcam address so we can, uh, check the status of the lock. I think Lock 15 on the Mississpi is the only one with a web cam in district... But I got the smart phone, so when anything happens... I will remember to use it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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