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botulism
Deadly, Defective Stuff Recalled
Here's the latest roundup of consumer products recalled because they might hurt or kill you! More » -
made in USA
Buy American? Sure, If You Can Afford It
Is it possible today to buy U.S.-made goods in mainstream, reasonably-priced stores? The answer, ABC's John Donvan learned while reporting a "Nightline" story to be broadcast tonight, is a rather emphatic "no" when it comes to clothing, and otherwise "maybe." More » -
videos
Lowe's Driver Caught With Hand In The Hooker Jar
Sick of prostitutes and their customers infesting their communities, Oklahomans are videobusting them and posting the results on YouTube. This one catches a Lowe's delivery driver picking up a hooker in a residential neighborhood and retiring to the back of his truck for a playdate. It's the work of a one man citizen journalism campaign by Brian Bates, who's been at it in OK since 1996. It seems in the 12 year he's been at it, he hasn't run out of material. Full vid inside. More » -
eye of the consumerist
7 Thoughts From The Weekend
1. No matter how much the little sign made by the owner gushes, there's a reason why a liter of "Duggan's Dew" blended scotch whiskey is only $15.95.
2. I don't know whether it was the 95 degree heat or the recession but our tag sale was quite the buyer's market. It didn't matter that our starting prices were reasonable, everyone wanted to haggle. We had to inflate our prices to compensate for inevitable downdraft. Even a new $59 dress with the pricetag still on it, someone was like, "I'll give you $2 for it." More »
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followups
Reader Gets Lowe's To Replace Vibrating Washer
After a month of effort, Eric got Lowes to give him a washer that doesn't shake itself to pieces. His complaint letters and phone calls to corporate had the effect of water dashing against a rock, so he turned his attention to the store manager, where he found success. Domo arigato, Mr. Vibrato! More » -
rtfm
Lowe's Installers Fail To Follow 9-Step "Easy Guide To Quick Setup," Break Washing Machine
Poor Eric. He only wanted Lowe's to deliver and install a Bosch washing machine, a tall order for any home improvement giant. Eric chose Lowe's to escape Home Depot's notoriously horrible customer service, but Lowe's installers turned out to be just as incompetent. Thanks to their shoddy workmanship, Eric new washing machine has an uncontrollable urge to shake across the room when in use.I finally realized why it was moving; the installer did not read the "Easy guide to quick setup" booklet with only 9 steps to follow through. The most essential step which was in big bold letters stating "removing the transport bolts is VERY IMPORTANT!".
Bosch insists that the washer is damaged, but Lowe's refuses to deliver a replacement. Eric writes: More » -
lowe's
Coffee Makers As Overpriced Gadgets
So I'm in Lowes for some project materials and I pass by their appliance section. I need a new coffee maker as my $19.99 Mr. Coffee from Target isn't getting the caffeine elixir hot enough anymore. I check out their array of coffee makers. I shouldn't be, but I'm shocked at how many of them are the same plastic pieces of crap, just with varying degrees of unnecessary features. More » -
walmart
Walmart Gives Up: No Stores For New York City
We've often wondered what force of nature could finally frustrate Walmart and now we have the answer: New York City. From the New York Times: More » -
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lowe's
UPDATE: Lowes Steals Money From Old Lady's House, Threaten To Sue Her For Slander
Remember that old lady who hired Lowes contractors to work on her house, only for them to steal $295 in cash hidden in her bedroom? And when she complained, the store manager threatened to sue her for slander? After we ran her story, a Lowes PR rep contacted us to get in touch with the complainant. More » -
black friday
Target Black Friday Ad Up, Plus Many More
As Black Friday draws ever nigh, a splooge of new Black Friday ads appeared on the internet. More » -
lowe's
Study Shows Slight Preference For Lowe's Over Home Depot
Reuters tells that a "June poll of 1,000 U.S. homeowners by marketing firm Consumer Specialists found that 51 percent of respondents preferred to shop at Lowe's, compared with 49 percent for industry leader Home Depot. More » -
complaints
Lowe's Makes Us Feel Small
A clutch of fixup supplies spilling out our arms, we stumbled into the Lowe's bathroom fixtures area. We asked for casters of one of the red vested employees, where would we find them? He looked up lazily and, with no small amount of disdain, said, "This is bathroom fixtures." More » -
complaints
What to Do When Retailers Want Your Unlisted Number?
This is exactly the sort of question we love being asked, despite the fact we don't personally know the answer. We suspect one of you probably do. More »
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