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Originally Posted by Rich86 This is a simple problem to solve - do not purchase these defective products. If you get one by accident, return it as defective and demand a properly formatted replacement (ie. conforms to dvd standards) or insist on a 100% refund. If they insist you take a replacement, tell them fine - but if the replacement is the same as the previous purchase, it is coming back also. Watch how fast they return your money - and this nonsense stops. |
While I agree with you 100%... I wouldn't want to see how irritating the process will be. Returning an opened DVD... ugh.
Store clerk: Explanation?
Me: Well, it doesn't follow the specs of a DVD.
Store clerk: So? It plays in your DVD player, right?
Me: Well, my standalone, yes. Not on my computer.
Store clerk: Why is it a big deal if it doesn't play on your computer?
Me: Well, it should!
Store clerk: Well, I'm sorry, it's already been opened. It can't be returned unless you exchange it for the same movie title.
Me: I don't want the same title. It will act the same way!
Without stating that it cannot be duplicated on a computer [a very BAD idea] then the store will likely play stupid [if they even have a clue] and will refuse to take it back, IMO.
I would fight to get a return if this happened to me... I just utterly dread it and how much BS I would have to go through.
As it is improperly formatted it is simply disgusting that this is what is happening. Personally, if this is how things are going to be then the studios need to put a notation on the disc stating it doesn't follow the specs and is not a
valid DVD.
I would suggest, however, that as these types of protected movies crop up that they be publicized far and wide. Possibly a thread that is stickied and locked. Only movie titles and regions should be listed and no discussions that sidetrack that specific thread.
Just my 2 cents.