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Well, here is the story. I recently enrolled in college and was looking into purchasing a laptop. I saw that Micro Center (a very large computer store) had a deal on refurbished, 2008 model Macobooks for $499. I'm very low on cash and needed to get something affordable. So I drive 1 hour and 15 minutes to the store and pick one up. I test it out in the car before leaving and the battery is dead. So I wait till i get home to start it up, and it will not boot up at all. So I hop in my car and drive another 1 hour and 15 minutes to go exchange it. I think "hey I probably just had bad luck, O well". I test the new one out before I leave the store and it seems to be working fine. I get home and guess what......the disk drive is broken. It wont accept any disks. (I tried about 10 CDs and DVDs. So I'm going back out there tomorrow. That is over 6 hours spent in the car!!!! I reallllllly want to ask for some compensation. Maybe get the upgraded model for the same price. The money spent in gas alone is making me sick to my stomach. What should I say when I go in tomorrow? Should I be assertive and demand some compensation? I understand that they are "refurbished", but this is just plain bullshit. Please help. Any feedback is greatttttly appreciated.
<bot>: Drove 1 1/4 hour to buy laptop at big store. Had to drive back 3 times to get one that works. 6 hours in the car. Am I wrong to ask for compensation?