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Re:Amazon's new refunds policy will 'crush' small businesses... by settsu on Wednesday August 02, 2017 @12:46PM (#14912175)
I understand the disappointment and frustration here, but choosing to be out $90 for something that will never be used—vs. recouping some money and having the offending item gone—seems like a questionable decision.
Re:Amazon's new refunds policy will 'crush' small businesses... by threatofrain on Wednesday August 02, 2017 @02:55PM (#14913528)
I'd agree that $90 for a single item seems quite high to throw away without contention. My ballpark would be closer to $20-30, because it's not unusual for the fee to be over $10.

But that's my own subjective feeling, and I imagine others put their range higher or lower based on factors like distance to UPS store or Amazon locker, or how much they logistically have on their plate.

Re:Amazon's new refunds policy will 'crush' small businesses... by neo4sure on Wednesday August 02, 2017 @12:53PM (#14912250)
Please read carefully, it will never be used because it was not as advertised"
Re:Amazon's new refunds policy will 'crush' small businesses... by fnj on Wednesday August 02, 2017 @01:00PM (#14912347)
> it was not as advertised

I read carefully, and did not see anything to suggest the item was not as advertised. I saw someone complain that they did not like various aspects. Absent an explicit money-back guarantee of satisfaction, I see no reason why the vendor should have to cater to every buyer's demand.