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Jonathan Schlefer has a delivery problem with his new Sears refrigerator. Despite repeated promises, the company won't deliver it. Can he get his money back?

Sears refrigerator delivery problem: Can I get a refund?

April 26, 2025March 7, 2025 by Christopher Elliott

Jonathan Schlefer has a delivery problem with his new Sears refrigerator. Despite repeated promises, the company won’t deliver it. Can he get his money back?

Categories Problem Solved
What should you do if FedEx can't delete your account? It happened to one of our readers. Here's how we solved the problem.

That’s absurd! FedEx can’t delete my account

March 10, 2025February 24, 2025 by Christopher Elliott

What should you do if FedEx can’t delete your account? It happened to one of our readers. Here’s how we solved the problem.

Categories Advocacy
The touchscreen on Satoaki Omori's new HP Envy laptop doesn't work, and the computer has been discontinued. Can he get a full refund -- or a replacement?

Help! My HP Envy doesn’t work. Can I get a replacement or a refund?

November 8, 2024February 9, 2024 by Christopher Elliott

The touchscreen on Satoaki Omori’s new HP Envy laptop doesn’t work, and the computer has been discontinued. Can he get a full refund — or a replacement?

Categories Problem Solved
This article discusses a traveler's experience with a non-functioning Allstate Rewards gift card on a Princess cruise and how it was resolved.

My Allstate Rewards gift card didn’t work on my Princess cruise

January 19, 2024May 9, 2023 by Christopher Elliott

David Marsh encountered a frustrating problem while on his Princess Cruise – his Allstate Rewards gift card, worth $1,800, didn’t work. Both the cruise line and Allstate Rewards blamed each other for the issue, leaving David stranded in the middle.

Categories Featured, The Travel Troubleshooter
I need your help with Sprint's buyback program, which lets you receive credit for your old cell phone. I didn't get service.

Did Sprint break its “buyback” promise?

January 23, 2024May 16, 2013 by Christopher Elliott

Sprint offers Sarah Gagliardo a refund on her cell phone after she cancels her service. But now it’s refusing, saying she’s not a current customer. Can it do that?

Categories Problem Solved

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