Finders doesn’t always mean keepers: A judge has ruled that woman who picked up a painting by Renoir for $7 at a flea market must give it back to the Baltimore Museum. It turns out that the piece was stolen in 1951, and as such, still belongs to the museum. Hey, at least she has a story about owning a great work of art for a little while, at least. [via The Wire] [More]
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Recover Stolen Purchases Without Breaking A Sweat
By 3.15.08
Lars writes:
Something pretty bad happened to me the other week that ended up being pretty cool, and speaks well to the quality of customer service at my local Burlington Coat Factory.
Zappos Zaps Price Protection Policy, Free Overnight Shipping
By 2.17.08
Update: Zappos will still surprise customers with free overnight shipping, but it is no longer a perk they will actively promote.
Walmart Slaps Down Super Smash Bros. Brawl Pre-Orders
By 1.12.08
Don’t worry avid gamers, Walmart has “received your request to cancel” your pre-ordered copy of Super Smash Bros. Brawl for the Wii. Oh, you didn’t ask to cancel the order, you say? $19.82 is an amazing price for a $50 game?
