• The Really Big Guide To Secret Menu Items
“Not content ordering from the menu? Need to have that extra little bit of class that comes from “knowing the chef”?”

• Geek Squad Charges $415 Dollars To Replace A Hard Drive; Makes Customer Retrieve Data Files Himself
“What’s the moral of this story? It seems that despite the fact that Geek Squad bills itself as a friendly alternative to scary computer repair places who’ll rip you off, they’re not even as good as your friend at work.”

• 9 Insider Secrets From A Retail Video Game Salesman
“We are often told to bundle as a RULE. I know of stores that refused to sell any high-demand system (Wii, 360, etc) to someone who didn’t purchase their membership card, and who refused to tack on at least $200 in accessories/games.”

• American Express Extended Warranty Protection Buys You A New Laptop
“David was able to get the full cost of his computer refunded to him without paying for an extended warranty. He also had an excellent experience dealing with American Express, in clear contrast with his experience with both Best Buy’s Geek Squad and Compaq.”

• Walmart Brand Chicken: Now With Steel Hex Nut?
“We’ve heard of getting a prize in a box of cracker jacks, but this is ridiculous.”

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