Post by: [oMega] on August 01, 2002, 11:40:00 PM
Thats not very honest... but a goo solution if you are desperate!
Post by: foocankill on August 02, 2002, 02:45:00 AM
Post by: slamer on August 02, 2002, 06:46:00 AM
Post by: opjose on August 04, 2002, 05:35:00 AM
| QUOTE (foocankill @ Aug 2 2002, 08:45 AM) |
| i do that ALL the time! i broke my first xbox, got it replaced for free at compusa. |
This is why when the Xbox is scanned, the serial number of the machine is included in the UPC record. Or didn't you notice this????
When the package is returned to MS to repair and rejected, they (may) take action, be it the store or MS.
I've talked to one EBX manager who told me that it's a very easy to prove fraud case, since there is a complete paper trail. In EBX's case the serial number is automatically reprinted right on your receipt, so you know.
AFAIK Cosco, Wall-Mart, etc. just don't print it on the receipt.
Not a very smart thing to do.
Post by: public_enema on August 04, 2002, 12:22:00 PM
Then when you return it, and MS do find out - how are they gonna track you to your real name and address?....
Post by: opjose on August 04, 2002, 09:11:00 PM
| QUOTE (public_enema @ Aug 4 2002, 06:22 PM) |
| Aha, thats why you pay by cash. Then when you return it, and MS do find out - how are they gonna track you to your real name and address?.... |
Xbox Live?
Post by: public_enema on August 04, 2002, 10:38:00 PM
| QUOTE (opjose @ Aug 5 2002, 03:11 AM) | ||
Xbox Live? |
how?
Post by: opjose on August 05, 2002, 04:35:00 AM
| QUOTE (public_enema @ Aug 5 2002, 04:38 AM) | ||||
how? |
I'm speculating here.
1) Xbox live reads the serial number of your machine
2) Xbox live requires a credit card to join, for billing.
3) Xbox live registers your Xbox into a database
(Hmmm I have 3 xboxes, I wonder if they will all work on one account?)
From here they can grab your info.
Post by: public_enema on August 05, 2002, 06:10:00 AM
Post by: opjose on August 05, 2002, 02:50:00 PM
| QUOTE (public_enema @ Aug 5 2002, 12:10 PM) |
| hehe, fair point - but you're assuming that MS are smart... |
The smartest people they have (heh...) seem to be their attorneys. Have you seen their contracts?
Trying to justify their jobs I guess.
Post by: The Legendary Rob on August 05, 2002, 07:43:00 PM
Post by: 3tlk on August 06, 2002, 02:44:00 PM
If you can't solder just have someone else solder it for you!! Why go through all this hassle.
Post by: PRH on August 07, 2002, 09:46:00 PM
Post by: GTac01 on August 08, 2002, 02:19:00 PM
Post by: cONEction on August 09, 2002, 08:09:00 PM
| QUOTE (Speedo @ Aug 8 2002, 09:31 AM) |
| In sweden we get 1 year "drulle" insurance. That means that if you drop your box and it breaks you get a new one. I asked in the store "if i put in a modchip, does this insurance cover that?" The sales man said "No"... "But if I throw in under a big fucking truck, will this insurance cover it?" "yes" said the salesman.. So there´s your answer.. just throw it under a truck or off a high building and let it go into 1000 pieces and then return it , and you´ll get a new one. The world is fucked up.. isnt it? /Speedo |
LOL, sure it is.
Post by: Tret on August 10, 2002, 04:43:00 PM
Tret
Post by: akumabas on August 12, 2002, 12:54:00 AM
Post by: akumabas on August 12, 2002, 12:59:00 AM
| QUOTE (opjose @ Aug 4 2002, 11:35 AM) | ||
This is why when the Xbox is scanned, the serial number of the machine is included in the UPC record. Or didn't you notice this???? When the package is returned to MS to repair and rejected, they (may) take action, be it the store or MS. I've talked to one EBX manager who told me that it's a very easy to prove fraud case, since there is a complete paper trail. In EBX's case the serial number is automatically reprinted right on your receipt, so you know. AFAIK Cosco, Wall-Mart, etc. just don't print it on the receipt. Not a very smart thing to do. |
that's why u shood switch the cases-chasis
Post by: justmejg on August 12, 2002, 04:51:00 PM