Let's say I ordered a laptop a week ago for $1,000. Price dropped to $900. Amazon refuses to price match and will only price match if I return (dumb). If I order the laptop again for $900 and just return it when I get it, they won't know I just returned the new laptop? Don't want to uninstall all the stuff from my current laptop. Too much of a PIA and my credit card doesn't price match

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Posted by gpburdell

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Posted on 7/27/19 at 7:01 pm to TheOcean

I believe Amazon charges a restocking fee on opened laptops/electronics even if it's within 30 days unless it's damaged or dead on arrival. If I want to test electronics I buy from Best Buy as they'll take back opened items with no fees.

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Posted by ellunchboxo

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Posted on 7/27/19 at 7:04 pm to TheOcean

I would try it.

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Posted by NYCAuburn

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Posted on 7/27/19 at 7:47 pm to TheOcean

Honestly they may or may not find out. It’s a 50/50 shot. But there is a track of serial numbers on the commercial side.

If it’s an entirely amazon fulfilled item the chances are more in your favor

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Posted by TheOcean

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Posted on 7/27/19 at 8:07 pm to gpburdell

Fulfilled by amazon, like new item. So no issues with restocking fee.

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Posted by sumbodyorsum1

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Posted on 7/27/19 at 8:40 pm to TheOcean

I have done this with no issue buying a refurb on amazon.

I actually had an issue with the sound though. I ordered the new one, exact same model.. then i transferred all my data over to it using a usb hd.. and then i factory restored the old laptop and sent it back to them..

i eventually got my full refund for the first laptop. no issue.

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