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Jeff von Bargen discovered mouse droppings in his vacation rental in San Luis Obispo, California and left the home after a sleepless night. The owner offered to refund part of von Bargen's rental fee in exchange for a five-star review, but von Bargen refused and contacted Vrbo, the vacation rental platform he used to book the property.

Mice in my vacation rental! But why can’t I get a refund?

September 20, 2024February 20, 2023 by Christopher Elliott

What are the policies of the major vacation rental platforms when it comes to mouse infestations? And what should you do if you find a mouse in your vacation rental?

Categories Advocacy
After Ekaterina Quinones returns her merchandise to T.J. Maxx, it agrees to a full refund. Then it fails to repay the money. What's going on?

Why won’t T.J. Maxx refund my purchase on PayPal?

January 19, 2024February 18, 2023 by Christopher Elliott

After Ekaterina Quinones returns her merchandise to T.J. Maxx, it agrees to a full refund. Then it fails to repay the money. What’s going on?

Categories Problem Solved
Learn how to resolve any consumer dispute using the Elliott Method. Discover the three core principles and practical application of the Elliott Method to successfully resolve your consumer complaint.

How to win your consumer dispute using the Elliott Method

January 19, 2024February 9, 2023 by Christopher Elliott

Learn how to resolve any consumer dispute using the Elliott Method. Discover the three core principles and practical application of the Elliott Method to successfully resolve your consumer complaint.

Categories On Travel
She canceled her credit card. Will she ever see her refund for the BTS concert?

She canceled her credit card. Will she ever see her refund for the BTS concert?

November 24, 2024January 6, 2023 by Christopher Elliott

When BTS cancels Barbara Evans’ show, Ticketmaster offers her a refund. There’s just one problem: She canceled the credit card she used to pay for the tickets. Will she ever see the money again? 

Categories Problem Solved
Princess Cruises denies Linda Martin and her husband boarding on a cruise of the British Isles, it promises to take care of them. But then it doesn't.

Princess Cruises denied us boarding because of a positive COVID test. Where’s our refund?

January 19, 2024December 22, 2022 by Christopher Elliott

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Categories The Travel Troubleshooter
Lufthansa canceled Nancy Plasschaert's flight, her online agency offers her a full refund. But an year later, nothing moved.

Lufthansa canceled my flight a year ago. Where’s my $3,450 refund?

January 19, 2024November 10, 2022 by Christopher Elliott

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Categories The Travel Troubleshooter
Manuel Harris's Electrolux microwave oven stops working. Fortunately, it's still under warranty. Frigidaire won't honor the warranty.

My Frigidaire microwave stopped working. Why won’t they honor my warranty?

December 23, 2025November 10, 2022 by Christopher Elliott

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Categories Problem Solved
Sam Maniar buys a travel insurance policy through Vrbo. But when he tries to file a claim, he discovers he has no insurance.

He bought travel insurance through Vrbo. But where’s his policy?

October 23, 2024August 29, 2022 by Christopher Elliott

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Categories The Travel Troubleshooter
John Hudson's Samsung electric stove doesn't work. And Samsung can't diagnose the problem. Does he deserve a refund?

I want a refund for my Samsung electric stove. Why can’t I get one?

January 4, 2025August 15, 2022 by Christopher Elliott

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Categories Problem Solved
British Airways canceled his flight. Can he get a refund?

British Airways canceled my flight and now it refuses to give me a refund

August 31, 2024August 8, 2022 by Christopher Elliott

When British Airways cancels Carrie Christensen’s flight, she asks the carrier for a refund. Instead, it accuses her of missing her flight. Now it’s refusing to return all her money. Can it do that?

Categories The Travel Troubleshooter
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