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Should I be able to return an HR20 to store?

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I mentioned this is another thread -- I bought an HR20 at a Best Buy store, and when I opened it, I found that it was missing ALL of the accessories. No remote, manual, cables, B-band converters, etc. I took it back to the store today, and they told me it couldn't be returned (even though it had not been activated) -- they said I had to call DirecTV and arrange for an exchange. Then the manager told me to be sure to insist on a non-refurbished unit.

This sounds like a lot of hassle to me. I just want to give it back to them, get a refund, and buy it somewhere else. Does this seem reasonable? Is there a "no- refund" policy on DirecTV gear? :confused: I thought I would ask the collective minds here before pursuing this further (plus I am at work, and can't do much of anything right at the moment).
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I returned not 1, but 2 HR-20s to the Boise Best Buy. Full immediate refund - no questions asked.
Yeah I checked the receipt with BB and it had nothing indicating that, but that's a good point and something to watch out for. The OP should double-check that receipt. :)
Well you might waste another 20 minutes or more, but if you're receipt doesn't indicate you can't return it to BB, you might INSIST. :)

The product you payed BB for was not the complete advertised product - simple as that. That's not on you - that's on BB (via D*) for leasing you an incomplete product. It's BB's responsibility to deal with D*. Just ask for a replacement. The BB guy also basically admitted he was receiving "returned product". Again - not on you - on them. I'd be a bit more insistent. Good luck.

videojanitor said:
Thanks for the replies. There's nothing on the receipt about not being able to return DirecTV gear, soooo, I think I will try another store before I go through the hassle of trying to arrange for an exchange. I already tried calling D* once, BEFORE I went to the store to ask what I should do, and after being transferred three times, I eventually was disconnected. There goes another 20 minutes I'll never get back!
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