Mark’s sister found a room at the Ritz Carlton in London for just one penny per night on Hotels.com, only to have it snatched away.
contracts
Bears Player Reneges On Super Bowl Tickets; Prompts Discussion of Contract Law
By 1.31.07
Bears safety Chris Harris promised Super Bowl tickets to a guy with a cable access TV show during an interview. “If we win,” Harris said, “he’s going.” Turns out, the 33 year old cable access guy is, in fact, not going. Harris only gets 10 tickets and he’s giving them to his family.
Cingular Customer Hit With $31,000 in Roaming Charges From Nicaragua
By 1.29.07
“I told them this is impossible,” DeSofi said.
Cingular Denies Contract Termination Without Penalty Request Based On Supposed Difference Between The Words "Revised" And "Modified"
By 1.28.07
William tried without success to cancel his Cingular contract without early termination fee based on the info in “Script For Escaping Cingular Contracts Without Fee, Based On New Arbitration Clause.”
Rumor: Cingular To Give Away 18 Months of Service With Purchase Of iPhone
By 1.25.07
We’re not really buying this one, but apparently Jim Cramer, former hedge fund manager, director of TheStreet.com and host of CNBC’s “Mad Money,” is telling people that Cingular will give away 18 months of service with purchase of an iPhone.
Sell Your Cellphone Contract To Escape It
By 1.23.07
If doing battle with lying customer service reps and supervisors isn’t your thing, there’s an easier way to escape your cellphone contract. Several websites let you post your cellphone contract and trade or sell it to others.
Poll Results: Why You Want To Cancel Your Cellphone
By 1.19.07
Yesterday, we asked why our readers wanted to get out their cellphone contract without paying early termination fee so bad.
Why Do You Want To Cancel Your Cellphone So Bad?
By 1.17.07
We’ve run a bunch of different posts on various tactics to employ to get out of your cellphone contract without early termination fee… but why do you people want to do it with such fervor?
Cingular Arbitration Escape Script Addendum
By 1.12.07
After attempting to use the, “Script For Escaping Cingular Contracts Without Fee, Based On New Arbitration Clause,” some readers reported failure, but we’ve got a possible solution.
Script For Escaping Cingular Contracts Without Fee, Based On New Arbitration Clause
By 1.11.07
UPDATE: We added case law to throw back at Cingular if they try to argue the change in arbitration agreement is not a material change.
Escape Your Cellphone Contract With Cellswapper
By 1.11.07
Cellswapper is a new service launched today that lets you trade or sell your cellphone and contract, with no early termination fees.
Cingular Foils Reader’s Attempt To Break Contract
By 12.19.06
Reader Corey wants to break out of his Cingular cellphone contract without fee, but is having trouble.
Break Your Cingular Contract Without Fee, Thanks 2 Txt Msg $ Raise
By 12.19.06
Gimlet-eyed Cingular customers may have noticed the cellphne provider changing its text message rates from $.10 to $.15 and realized they can use that to escape contract without early termination fee.
With Our Help, Reader Escapes Cell Plan For Free
By 12.18.06
We helped reader Michael leave his Cingular cellphone contract without early termination fee.
Wells Fargo VISA Gift Card’s Hidden Fees
By 12.18.06
Wells Fargo touts its prepaid VISA gift cards as “the perfect gift” and has sold over a million, but perhaps they would sell a little less if people knew about these terms and conditions, flushed out by Mouse Print:
SBC/AT&T DSL: Is A Bad Connection Breach Of Contract?
By 12.15.06
Does lowering a connection beyond their ability to charge for it constitute breach of contract? Jim isn’t getting what he’s paying for. What should he do? He might try bargaining with AT&T. If he really can’t get a reduced rate, maybe there are some features he could get for free. If they’re not willing to negotiate, it’s time to escalate. Ask for the supervisor. Tell them they are not providing the service you are paying for and you expect compensation. Say “Work with me here.” Don’t give up! —MEGHANN MARCO
In Case Of Nuclear Strike, Your Cellphone Insurance Is Void
By 10.29.06
Your cellphone is not insured against loss in a nuclear crisis or a warzone.
