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My Wii broke
and I took it back to the Gamestation, only to be told that they weren't going to do anything as it was my fault and they could do me for fraud. :( But it wasn't my fault, I know it wasnt.
(I helped save b3ta! iEC: Redux Hands up., Thu 28 Dec 2006, 16:32, archived)
what broke on it?

(I helped save b3ta! spangolin - the odds are good but the goods are odd, Thu 28 Dec 2006, 16:32, archived)
It doesn't work on any TV.
Whereas yesterday it worked fine. I've emailed Nintendo.
(I helped save b3ta! iEC: Redux Hands up., Thu 28 Dec 2006, 16:34, archived)
Aww
No wonder you're sad. If you were using it for the purpose for which it was intended and following the instructions correctly, you have a right to a refund

/consumer rights rant
(I helped save b3ta! Mrs Trouser is probably annoying Dave just by being here on, Thu 28 Dec 2006, 16:33, archived)
Yeah.
I might report them...
(I helped save b3ta! iEC: Redux Hands up., Thu 28 Dec 2006, 16:35, archived)
Try this
www.oft.gov.uk/Consumer/Your+Rights+When+Shopping/your+rights+buying+goods.htm
(I helped save b3ta! Mrs Trouser is probably annoying Dave just by being here on, Thu 28 Dec 2006, 16:37, archived)
ooh thankee

(I helped save b3ta! iEC: Redux Hands up., Thu 28 Dec 2006, 16:38, archived)
Quite.
Write to their head office, explain that it went wrong for no reason, and also tell them that the employee in the shop threatened you with legal action (which he did, as he accused you of fraud).

[edit] and if you can, go back to the shop, and find out the employee's name.
(I helped save b3ta! Dave Trouser ; the people's choice - 75% agree, Thu 28 Dec 2006, 16:37, archived)
His name was Chris.
/regular blog
(I helped save b3ta! iEC: Redux Hands up., Thu 28 Dec 2006, 16:39, archived)
Hmmm...
Even if you did break it, trying to get a replacement is not fraud, as you're not trying to defraud them out of any money - you don't stand to gain anything.

Unless, of course, you've taken all the insides out and are trying to return an empty case to them.
(I helped save b3ta! SpoonMeiser, Thu 28 Dec 2006, 16:39, archived)
That's quite a good idea
You could put all the bits together inside a new, customised case and sell it on ebay as a 'woo'
(I helped save b3ta! Mrs Trouser is probably annoying Dave just by being here on, Thu 28 Dec 2006, 16:40, archived)
Why wasn't that your first post?
Silly person.
(I helped save b3ta! Undulating Tentacles of Love getting fun down to acceptable levels, Thu 28 Dec 2006, 16:51, archived)