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Try as hard as he might, Daniel Conti can't redeem his $200 Verizon gift card. He's called Verizon. He's written. He's chatted online. But the card doesn't work.

Why can’t I redeem my Verizon gift card?

January 19, 2024June 28, 2023 by Christopher Elliott

Try as hard as he might, Daniel Conti can’t redeem his $200 Verizon gift card.

He’s called Verizon. He’s written. He’s chatted online. But the card doesn’t work.

Categories Advocacy, Featured
A critical part of Jaimin Patel's Mitsubishi Lancer is corroded. Although he pays for the repair, Mitsubishi ultimately recalls the component. Why won't the company cover his costs?

Mitsubishi issued a recall for my car. Why won’t it pay for the repair?

January 19, 2024June 27, 2023 by Christopher Elliott

A critical part of Jaimin Patel’s Mitsubishi Lancer is corroded. Although he pays for the repair, Mitsubishi ultimately recalls the component. Why won’t the company cover his costs?

Categories Featured, Problem Solved
Angela Hall finds cameras pointed at the bed in her Hawaii vacation rental. She checks out and Vrbo offers to refund her for a hotel and the remainder of her stay. But it never does. What's going on?

My vacation rental had cameras in the bedroom. Can I get a refund?

March 20, 2024June 26, 2023 by Christopher Elliott

Angela Hall finds cameras pointed at the bed in her Hawaii vacation rental. She checks out and Vrbo offers to refund her for a hotel and the remainder of her stay. But it never does. What’s going on?

Categories Featured, The Travel Troubleshooter
When Robertann Usher's home security company merges with ADT, he discovers he has a five-year contract with a higher price. Getting out will cost him $527. Is that legal?

I want to cancel my ADT contract. Can I get out of this $527 fee?

October 30, 2025June 20, 2023 by Christopher Elliott

When Robertann Usher’s home security company merges with ADT, he discovers he has a five-year contract with a higher price. Getting out will cost him $527. Is that legal?

Categories Featured, Problem Solved
American Airlines changes Allison Bilski's flight time from 11:30 a.m. to 9 a.m., which is impossible for her to make. Can she get a refund -- or at least a credit?

American Airlines changed my flight. Can I get my money back?

June 3, 2025June 16, 2023 by Christopher Elliott

American Airlines changes Allison Bilski’s flight time from 11:30 a.m. to 9 a.m., which is impossible for her to make. Can she get a refund — or at least a credit?

Categories Featured, The Travel Troubleshooter
Mark Sund orders commemorative coins and uses PayPal to pay for them. But the seller never delivers them. Can he get his money back?

His Silver Eagles never landed. Can PayPal get him a refund?

January 19, 2024June 13, 2023 by Christopher Elliott

Mark Sund orders commemorative coins and uses PayPal to pay for them. But the seller never delivers them. Can he get a refund from PayPal?

Categories Featured, Problem Solved
Here's an idea for creating a better flying experience: Why not stop economy-class airline seats from reclining?

No more reclining airline seats! Let’s lock ’em

October 3, 2024June 11, 2023 by Christopher Elliott

Here’s an idea for creating a better flying experience: Why not stop economy-class airline seats from reclining? 

Categories Featured, On Travel
Sears promises to cover the cost of Wanda Warren's dishwasher installation. Then it offers her a check for $180 -- which isn't enough. Does it owe her more?

Help! Sears won’t cover the cost of installing my replacement dishwasher

March 24, 2025June 6, 2023 by Christopher Elliott

Sears promises to cover the cost of Wanda Warren’s dishwasher installation. Then it offers her a check for $180 — which isn’t enough. Does it owe her more? 

Categories Featured, Problem Solved
Learn more about the process of securing a Ticketmaster refund when a concert is postponed. Learn to navigate ticket terms and conditions

Can I get a refund from Ticketmaster for this Alan Parsons concert?

January 19, 2024May 31, 2023 by Christopher Elliott

Joe Eckre has tickets to see Alan Parsons, but the artist has postponed the event. Can Eckre get a refund?

Categories Featured, Problem Solved
Should you recline your airline seat? The passenger sitting in front of me on a recent flight never bothered asking. Shortly after takeoff, he just lurched backward. No warning.

Should you recline your airline seat? No, and here’s why

August 31, 2025May 28, 2023 by Christopher Elliott

Should you recline your airline seat? The passenger sitting in front of me on a recent flight never bothered asking. Shortly after takeoff, he just lurched backward. No warning.

Categories Featured, On Travel
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