tailstoo commented on Black Friday Doorbusters Are A Sleazy Way To Lure Customers

"Retailers all seem to think that if they can really blow the doors off of something on BF, then people will not only buy the door busters, but many other, profitable, items while they are there. I worked as a buyer for a large national electronics chain for many years, and on black Friday, we NEVER saw people who came in for the crazy deals buying anything but the cheap crap."

tailstoo commented on Federal Judge Rules Against Scrappy Mac Clone Manufacturer Psystar

"@Rachacha: 90% of the people who bought a Psystar system would expect it to work just like a machine from Apple."

tailstoo commented on Federal Reserve Proposes Rules On Gift Cards

"The Fed is now trying to show that it actually cares about consumers, after Dodd proposed that the new Consumer Protection Agency be separate from the Fed."

tailstoo commented on Disney Removes Closed Captioning From "Up" Rental Release

"And the studios wonder why people pirate. CC doesn't matter to me, but it's things like this that just really get me annoyed."

tailstoo commented on What Cheer? Consumers More Glum Than Ever

"But the stock market is doing so well."

tailstoo commented on Microsoft Says There Is No Recourse For Gamers Whose Consoles Were Banned

"Great reason not to support Microsoft."

tailstoo commented on Newly Frugal Behavior Is Permanent, Say Some Consumers

"...until the new MUST HAVE 3D LCD TVs come out - then all bets are off!"

tailstoo commented on Netflix Will Screw You For The Right Price

"This greed is disgusting."

tailstoo commented on Golden Parachute Or Gilded Noose?

"@Burning pakalolo not even noticing the weather: Right - people are not able to afford to eat, have no health insurance, etc, and we're supposed to feel bad because a guy had to turn down a six-figure job because he might get laid off at some point?"

tailstoo commented on Golden Parachute Or Gilded Noose?

"I don't make a ton of money, but I do okay - and one thing I employ that everyone should do: THINK BEFORE YOU SPEND MONEY!"