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Problem Solved

Problem Solved is a weekly consumer column that fixes reader problems. From broken laptop computers to faulty kitchen appliances, nothing is off limits for this feature. Each story brings a fresh problem and solution in an engaging and succinct Q&A format.

Mark Kovac pays for three tickets to an NBA game but receives only two from Vivid Seats. Where's the third ticket, and can the company make the assist before game time?

Can I get a refund for this rescheduled show from Vivid Seats?

January 21, 2024April 18, 2022 by Christopher Elliott

When Douglas Himberger buys tickets on Vivid Seats to a Jerry Seinfeld show, he never imagines that the comedian would reschedule his performance three times because of the pandemic. Can he get a refund?

Categories Problem Solved
Consumer alert: Beware MLMs like Rodan and Fields. You could end up with product you don't want.

I never placed this Rodan and Fields order. Why do I have to pay for it?

January 21, 2024April 6, 2022 by Christopher Elliott

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Can Vivid Seats keep your money for a canceled show? That's what this Jerry Seinfeld show ticket holder wants to know. Can we help?

Can I get a refund for this rescheduled show from Vivid Seats?

January 21, 2024March 29, 2022 by Christopher Elliott

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If you return something to Pottery Barn, you'd expect to get a refund, right? So what wrong when this customer returned some pricey chairs?

She returned her merchandise to Pottery Barn. But where’s her refund?

January 21, 2024March 23, 2022 by Christopher Elliott

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Mark Kovac pays for three tickets to an NBA game but receives only two from Vivid Seats. Where's the third ticket ?

He ordered three tickets from Vivid Seats but only got two

January 21, 2024March 21, 2022 by Christopher Elliott

Mark Kovac pays for three tickets to an NBA game but receives only two from Vivid Seats. Where’s the third ticket, and can the company make the assist before game time?

Categories Problem Solved
Against the odds, Michelle Fiorelli won a Kid Trax Car in an Extended Stay America contest. Then she waited patiently. Will it ever arrive?

I won a Kid Trax Car from Extended Stay America. So where is my prize?

January 21, 2024March 16, 2022 by Christopher Elliott

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When Mayank Kumar gets into an accident in his Avis rental car, he does everything in his power to return the vehicle to the company. But nothing seems to be working, and now Avis is asking about its car.

He got into an accident in his Avis car. Why won’t the company take back the vehicle?

January 21, 2024March 14, 2022 by Christopher Elliott

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This consumer wanted a television that would be compatible with the MLB app. It turns out the Samsung TV he purchased isn't. Now what?

The MLB app doesn’t work on this Samsung TV! Can I get a refund?

January 21, 2024March 9, 2022 by Christopher Elliott

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Samsung offers her a $150 electronic certificate if she buys a Galaxy Z Fold3. She does, the manufacturer isn't doing what it promised.

Samsung won’t give me the $150 E-certificate it promised if I bought a Galaxy Z Fold3 

January 21, 2024March 7, 2022 by Christopher Elliott

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Mark Kovac pays for three tickets to an NBA game but receives only two from Vivid Seats. Now what can he do?

He ordered three tickets from Vivid Seats but only got two

January 21, 2024March 1, 2022 by Christopher Elliott

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