[SuperAkuma]

I just bought the 74GB raptor (8mb) hard drive from best buy for $130 after the $50 instant rebate. This is the older model, the newier model have 16mb and NCQ. I think $130 for this drive is a pretty good deal. I know newegg.com has the newier model for $180 and $30 MIR right now. In a way I dont really wanna mess with the hassle of paying more up front, doing the rebate and wait 5 days for the product to get to my house, and I might not even get the rebate.

When I bought the hard drive, I asked the guy in CS and he said 30 days no restockin fee. When I bought the drive, the lady told me that I have 14 days to return it and 15% restocking fee if I open it.

Here is the website
http://www.bestbuy.com/site//olspag...800050001&contentId=1117177044087&id=cat12098

Store Return Policy

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30-day Return Period
We accept returns or exchanges 30 days from the original purchase. Please review the details below.

14-day Return Period
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Restocking Fee
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Missing Item or Damaged Product Fee
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Your original receipt is required for all returns, exchanges, price matches and warranty repair services. All returns, exchanges and price adjustments must be made in the country of original purchase. For cash purchases over $250 and check purchases over $100, your refund will be issued by check from our corporate office within 14 business days of the return.

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Can someone double check this over for me. I want this drive but I might return it if it is too loud for me and just do a raid 0 setup. I have a silent pc, but dont really want to do raid 0 because I would have to buy the card and put extra drives in my already crampped case.

 

[GldCrzy]

you shouldnt have a prob returning the harddrive, i recall its 30 day for that, only bcuz its an add-on in which you might not need. i would double check and call another store just to see what they say.

 

[SuperAkuma]

Going by what it says on the reciept I am sure it is 30-day no restocking fee, but I want to double check with you guys first to see if I miss read something. I know I can call them and check, but the answer can be different depending on who picks up the phone.

Also they are closed right now. I have this new toy in my hand, it is really hard not to open it and try it out.
:hehe

 

[IntegraTypeRS]

i'd go with the 30 day. no restocking if it's still in its original packaging. 14 day doesn't say computer accessories.

 

[jhwee]

Yeah I'd go with the 30-day returning... Oh man, the horrors of BestBuy :noo

If you remember the name of the guy in CS, you should document what he said over what the cashier said... It'd be better. If not, complain to a manager until you get what you want. That's usually how things fly lol... :bash