Returning defective PS2..

[FantomX]

Well it finally happened. My PS2 has succumb to DREs on CDs, and it's only time before it happens to DVDs too. I could try repairing it myself, but I think it would be a lot easier if I could return it for a brand, spanking new system.

I want to buy a new PS2 from Wal-Mart, remove the warranty and model stickers from the back with a hairdryer, place them on my broken system and return it with everything in the box. What are the chances of this working? Are there any visual differences with the new batch of models aside from the stickers? I'll probably use cold hard cash to pay for the new system, so would I get cash back or just store credit?

I know this may be a little deceitful.. but so is selling consumers products that crap out in a year.

[FantomX]

2. An Associate will issue a credit to the original credit card or provide a store credit for the cost of the item and the sales tax, if applicable.

Looks like I answered one of my own question. But I'm afraid that if I charge it, they'll keep track of what I returned and screw my credit when they see it's a different model. Or are they not that smart? My thoughts are that if the external appearance is the same, there isn't much to worry about.. Still I'd like to know.

[rdtx]

they are not that smart

[mann75]

yeah you would be able to do it but its just easier to put a new laser into it.

[staypuft]

Originally posted by rdtx
they are not that smart

*watches the Irony Fairy take note of FantomX's plight.

The Irony Fairy floats over your head and sprinkles dust on you and out of the blue the clerk decides to give the ps2 a 100 point inspection.

With your luck, it'll be some bitter ex-modder who hates any reminder of what he used to be working the service desk.

My advice would be to go to some small town, like Buttf@ck, Mn where it hasn't filtered down to them yet that they're supposed to verify the serial # on the box with the one on the receipt.

[btmorris420]

did the walmart swap 2 times about three days before christmas. It was easuer than i thought it would be. use a razor blade and hemostats. heat the stickers for about 2-3 minutes beforing peeling. I used cash but i dont think it would really matter.

good luck sir

[Xage]

Originally posted by btmorris420
did the walmart swap 2 times about three days before christmas. It was easuer than i thought it would be. use a razor blade and hemostats. heat the stickers for about 2-3 minutes beforing peeling. I used cash but i dont think it would really matter.

good luck sir

Did he even check the warranty sticker?

[werejag]

i do that all the time for broken playstions, walmart a moders last stop shop

[btmorris420]

one console had the warranty sticker one did not. also i opened the boxes from the bottom and glued it back. they only opened one console

[Sharker25]

Lucky bastard. I tried the "Walmart Swap" as you call it and they gave me a PS2 instead of $$$$ Now I have a PS2 collecting Dust.