Finnish online retailer: "DO NOT BUY THESE"!

[LogicalDrm]

Verkkokauppa.com, a Finnish online retailer, has released its annual list of most returned and most repaired items lists. So things you might want to think about twice before buying. Ofc they don't know why items have been returned, or tell how many of repaired have been sold as refurbished. Verkkokauppa.com has its origins in PC hardware, but today they sell anything tech plus some extras like toys and musical equipment.

 

Since this is Finnish store, so are the details in list, so I've translated them here. See spoiler for more notes.

 

Most returned:

Quote

1. Laikaboss 1/2 guitar bag - 46.3%
2. ProCaster RC-4847 original remote for ProCaster TVs - 38.8%
3. D-Link DSL-320B ADSL2+ modem - 37.2%
4. Deltaco SlimPort HDMI adapter, 0.2m - 34.9%
5. Tucano Nido protective case for Apple Macbook Air 13" - 33.3%
6. Hama Samsung-Scart cable - 31.9% (a)
7. Samsung 860 EVO SSD 1 Tb mSATA - 31.7%
8. HP Active Pen with Spare Tips - 30.0%
9. One For All SV9480 active DVB-T/T2 indoor antenna with LTE filter - 29.6%
10. Logitech Create keyboard cover with backlight for tablets - 29.6%
11. Logitech Slim Combo keyboard cover for 12,9" iPad Pro - 29.5%
12. HQ 150W inverter, 24V -> 230V + USB power - 29.0%
13. Sony FE 50mm F1.8 objective - 29.0%
14. Epson EH-LS100 3LCD Full HD laser projector - 28.6%
15. Deltaco AN-DG A/D coverter - 28.5% (b)

Most repaired:

Quote

1. NuForce BE Sport3 bluetooth in-ear headphones - 37.7%
2. Wilfa HUE-55W AromaMist humidifier - 36.0%
3. Sennheiser CX 5.00G in-ears headphones - 34.3%
4. Sennheiser CX 3.00 in-ear headphones - 30.1%
5. ProCaster LE-48F449 48" Smart LED TV - 24.3%
6. Dolce Gusto Piccolo capsule coffeemaker - 23.9% (c)
7. ZyXEL WAH7608 LTE modem and WiFi router - 22.9%
8. Asus ROG Strix Fusion 500 gaming headset - 22.3%
9. JTC TM-767 Omniblend I blender - 22.2%
10. Air Hogs Thunder Trax RC vehicle - 22.0%
11. Audio-Technica ATH-ANC40BT bluetooth noise-cancelling headphones - 19.6%
12. Urbanista Milan bluetooth noise-cancelling headphones - 19.4%
13. Microsoft Xbox Elite Wireless Controller - 19.0%
14. Tefal Jamie Oliver Everyday pan with non-stick surface, 28 cm 18.5%
15. CAT R/C Wheel loader RC vehicle - 17.6%

Spoiler

a) SCART is old AV connection for TVs, VCRs and such in Europe.

b) Deltaco is OEM brand mainly used in Nordic countries.

c) These style of coffeemakers where you use capsule for one cup are pretty popular here.

 

Keeping in mind that this list is mainly for fun, and just one store's numbers, there are some surprices. I mean, they have outlet which I visit time to time and most of the stuff there are antennas, laptops, phone cases, SODIMMs and other stuff like that. Another thing to keep in mind is that this store is used by general public. Hence why that Samsung SSD is there.

 

E: Darn it, forgot sources. Can't find the original, so here are some online news sites posting this:

https://www.iltalehti.fi/digiuutiset/a/1858c9d8-5c89-4198-84cf-699644e3882e

https://www.is.fi/digitoday/art-2000006320375.html

https://www.kauppalehti.fi/uutiset/verkkokauppacom-varoittaa-ala-osta-naita-tuotteita-edes-black-fridayna/bd653f3b-3d9e-4a9f-a192-00e0515fb897

https://mobiili.fi/2019/11/25/ala-osta-naita-black-fridayna-verkkokauppa-com-paljasti-palautetuimmat-ja-huolletuimmat-tuotteensa/

Edited November 26, 2019 by LogicalDrm

[WereCatf]

2 minutes ago, LogicalDrm said:

Hence why that Samsung SSD is there.

I was surprised to see a Samsung SSD there at first, until I noticed it was mSATA instead of SATA -- it's probably gotten lots of returns just because retards haven't actually bothered to read what they're buying, thinking they're buying SATA-drives and then returned the things once they realized their mistake.

[Deli]

Ex

5 minutes ago, WereCatf said:

I was surprised to see a Samsung SSD there at first, until I noticed it was mSATA instead of SATA -- it's probably gotten lots of returns just because retards haven't actually bothered to read what they're buying, thinking they're buying SATA-drives and then returned the things once they realized their mistake.

Exactly what I think when saw it.

[TempestCatto]

21 minutes ago, LogicalDrm said:

Microsoft Xbox Elite Wireless Controller - 19.0%

I've been wanting to buy an Elite controller for use on PC. But I keep reading reviews about how the triggers will break and have ghosting or some similar issue. Often the D-pad and A/B buttons have a similar issue as well. I'm amazed Microsoft hasn't figured out how to cure this. I have an old Logitech F310 that still works flawlessly today.