How long til they catch on?

[Lays]

So I'm buying a 5820k soon for my build, and I live near a Fry's electronics, on their website it says any CPU's bought in store can be returned for a refund within 30 days for a full refund as long as it's not damaged and I have the original packaging and receipt.

 

I plan on binning them, and returning until I get a good one.   (I am very serious about overclocking, and an extra 100 mhz means a lot to me, for competitions on HWBOT.org)

 

My plan is to rotate buying and returning with a family member, but I assume they will catch on after awhile.

 

Would they catch on, and how long do you think it'd take for them to catch on?

If I told them I wanted to bin the CPU ahead of time, do you think they'd be understanding?   (The PC part seller people in the PC department would probably know what I was talking about if I explained it, but I'm unsure how they'd handle that)

[Swndlr]

go for it, nothing they can do about it if youre not going against the policy

[GhostWindGamer]

Fake mustache works every time 

[terrytek]

Probably, if they store your credit card for every purchase and return.

[Br3tt96]

I think it really depends on the person there who you ask to bin... Which makes me wonder some of those CPUs could already be opened and they're just reusing them... I've had some issues with frys with something that is new, but there's a disc in the op drive.

[Briggsy]

I would only do it if you have a different person buying it every time, otherwise they will notice it fast.

[Gofspar]

So I'm buying a 5820k soon for my build, and I live near a Fry's electronics, on their website it says any CPU's bought in store can be returned for a refund within 30 days for a full refund as long as it's not damaged and I have the original packaging and receipt.

 

I plan on binning them, and returning until I get a good one.   (I am very serious about overclocking, and an extra 100 mhz means a lot to me, for competitions on HWBOT.org)

 

My plan is to rotate buying and returning with a family member, but I assume they will catch on after awhile.

 

Would they catch on, and how long do you think it'd take for them to catch on?

If I told them I wanted to bin the CPU ahead of time, do you think they'd be understanding?   (The PC part seller people in the PC department would probably know what I was talking about if I explained it, but I'm unsure how they'd handle that)

i binned mine a couple times, they asked after the 3rd CPU then i explained and were completely fine with it.

[Lays]

I would only do it if you have a different person buying it every time, otherwise they will notice it fast.

 

 

The thing is, is there really anything they can do?

 

 

 

Purchases Made at a Fry's Electronics Retail Store

1. For a refund or exchange, most products may be returned within 30 days of original purchase date. See exclusions below.
2. Original receipt must accompany any product to be returned / exchanged.
3. Product must be in original box with original accessories, packaging, manuals, and registration card in undamaged, clean, and brand- new condition.
4. Products returned within policy with the UPC code missing from the box may only be accepted back as an exchange for the exact same item, less the rebate amount, if any.
5. Product that is returned incomplete, damaged, or with serial number missing or tampered with will not be accepted for return.
6. If the product returned has any data or information stored on a memory or storage device, Fry's shall not be responsible for the transfer of such data or information to another product given to the customer as an exchange, or for the loss of any data or information or to maintain the confidentiality of any data or information still residing on the returned product.
7. Computer software, video games, audio and video media are returnable only if unopened. If defective, these products will be exchanged for the exact same item only.
8. Physically damaged processors, motherboards, and remote control aircraft will not be accepted for return.

[WiiManic]

Check the policy.

 

They might be limits on the amount of time you can do it.

Could also be something more simple like "Refund takes 5 days". At which point this would get very slow.

[Briggsy]

 

The thing is, is there really anything they can do?

 

 

 

Purchases Made at a Fry's Electronics Retail Store

1. For a refund or exchange, most products may be returned within 30 days of original purchase date. See exclusions below.
2. Original receipt must accompany any product to be returned / exchanged.
3. Product must be in original box with original accessories, packaging, manuals, and registration card in undamaged, clean, and brand- new condition.
4. Products returned within policy with the UPC code missing from the box may only be accepted back as an exchange for the exact same item, less the rebate amount, if any.
5. Product that is returned incomplete, damaged, or with serial number missing or tampered with will not be accepted for return.
6. If the product returned has any data or information stored on a memory or storage device, Fry's shall not be responsible for the transfer of such data or information to another product given to the customer as an exchange, or for the loss of any data or information or to maintain the confidentiality of any data or information still residing on the returned product.
7. Computer software, video games, audio and video media are returnable only if unopened. If defective, these products will be exchanged for the exact same item only.
8. Physically damaged processors, motherboards, and remote control aircraft will not be accepted for return.

 

 

I wonder what the odds are of you buying the same identical cpu that you've already returned multiple times?

[Oshino Shinobu]

They would catch on that something was going on pretty quick, provided the same person sees you returning a very expensive product multiple times. Unless someone there is knowledgeable with overclocking, I doubt they'd think you're binning them, probably more that it's some kind of scam. When you return it, they'll likely ask why you're retuning it, so you may just have to tell them. 

 

Or, you could try this. 

 

[mad dudy]

why not buy like 10, then the 9 you done like? or as many you can buy.

[Lays]

why not buy like 10, then the 9 you done like? or as many you can buy.

 

 

Don't have $3,500 to blow all at once, only have enough for one.

[Shally]

That's a clever idea. I like it. I like you.

[Oshino Shinobu]

I wonder what the odds are of you buying the same identical cpu that you've already returned multiple times?

Probably pretty likely. I'd imagine they're not on the shop floor, so the returned ones would be put at the front/top of the pile when they're put back into stock. 

[-CLASSIFIED-]

So I'm buying a 5820k soon for my build, and I live near a Fry's electronics, on their website it says any CPU's bought in store can be returned for a refund within 30 days for a full refund as long as it's not damaged and I have the original packaging and receipt.

 

I plan on binning them, and returning until I get a good one.   (I am very serious about overclocking, and an extra 100 mhz means a lot to me, for competitions on HWBOT.org)

 

My plan is to rotate buying and returning with a family member, but I assume they will catch on after awhile.

 

Would they catch on, and how long do you think it'd take for them to catch on?

If I told them I wanted to bin the CPU ahead of time, do you think they'd be understanding?   (The PC part seller people in the PC department would probably know what I was talking about if I explained it, but I'm unsure how they'd handle that)

seriously do it , not like they can tell its been overclocked !!! now ima do that for my next update

[Br3tt96]

Probably pretty likely. I'd imagine they're not on the shop floor, so the returned ones would be put at the front/top of the pile when they're put back into stock.

Just write down the batch number or serial number... Done!

[watts300]

Wow.  So much for integrity.   That's a sure-fire way of labeling oneself a scumbag.

It's people like the OP that raise the cost of consumer goods.  In spite of what you believe or think, returning something is not without cost to the retailer and manufacturer.  

[Lays]

Wow.  So much for integrity.   That's a sure-fire way of labeling oneself a scumbag.

It's people like the OP that raise the cost of consumer goods.  In spite of what you believe or think, returning something is not without cost to the retailer and manufacturer.  

 

 

It's their policy, if I'm not satisfied with the CPU, I can return it.

 

It's not like it costs them $350 to buy the CPU from intel anyways, they're still making a killing on them.

[Oshino Shinobu]

It's their policy, if I'm not satisfied with the CPU, I can return it.

 

It's not like it costs them $350 to buy the CPU from intel anyways, they're still making a killing on them.

At worst, they'll probably return it, then say you can't do it again. It's not like they'll take legal action or anything against you. 

 

I'd go for it, but it's up to you if you tell them what you're doing or not. 

[obi_wan]

99% Chances that they have the same manufacturing slot processors stocked up thus resulting in the same oc capability.

[Sam Z Man]

Pay with cash, and get 4 friends in on the deal.

[Lays]

99% Chances that they have the same manufacturing slot processors stocked up thus resulting in the same oc capability.

 

 

There is variance in every batch, one batch number doesn't mean every chip is going to be good or bad.

[Gix7Fifty]

Dude, don't do this crap, this is why when I go to Fry's and sometimes all I find is previously returned items. Also a lot of retailers are cracking down on habitual returners (renting) and are implementing policies that make it more of a hassle for us regular people that need to make a return. You want to go through all that to manipulate a contest on HWBOT.org, jeez.

[obi_wan]

There is variance in every batch, one batch number doesn't mean every chip is going to be good or bad.

I could be wrong....