Have you ever been ripped off and what did you do to feel better about it?

[Hieveryone]

I feel like the community I live in and people I deal with are fairly honest. There is a level trust.

If I go to the store and buy an organic cantaloupe, as far as I rememeber, it’s always been sweeter and an excellent texture (not too soft or mushy) compared to the less expensive ones.

When I go to Starbucks, they do my drink right. They don’t try to cut corners. They give me a great experience every time.

And if for whatever reason things weren’t perfect, they do whatever they can to make it right.
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Recently, I got duped into buying this cream that promised all these things for pain. It was truly over the top in its claims, it’s satisfaction guarantee, and reviews. Something truly magical.

I’m ASHAMED to admit I fell for it, and I feel awful. I feel really bad I fell for it. Makes me feel like I really am gullible for some things in life.

On the bright side, it wasn’t too expensive and I got a refund from the store (hopefully the manufacturer of this “snake oil” has to pay back the store), but that’s not the point.

I just feel bad that in my weak moments, in hoping for some magic, someone out there fooled me and sold me some.

 

[mobilehaathi]

You should feel ashamed.

 

[Hieveryone]

You should feel ashamed.

Thanks for making me feel better about it lol

 

[jpn]

hi

the best way to try to get beyond something (anything) that has effected you in a negative way is to do something positive to counteract it and overcome it.

so, in this case, writing some publicly viewable criticism of the marketing company and any retailer that carries this non-performing product is worthwhile to the community and will help you move on.
a fair assessment that is useful to others is appreciated by us all, and is a positive way forward for yourself as well.

 

[LizKat]

LOL I thought you meant like mugged on the street.

I was gonna say hell yes I did something to feel better about it. Ran the suckers down and made a lot of noise doing it and some other person dropped a dime and reported their whereabouts to the cops... and, turns out they had got winded and sat down on the curb not far away to take a break, the dummies. With my handbag parked between them as they divvied up the 11 bucks and couple subway tokens...

Meanwhile I had jogged back to a substation to report the crime myself. Heh while I was there the call came over the radio about the dime drop on a mugger, so a radio car in the area promptly pulled up next to the dudes and asked them if they needed a ride to the station or wanted the benefits of a slow walk under escort.

I got all my stuff back except a couple cancelled credit cards the ADA kept for evidence, and my shirt which had my blood on it that matched the blood on the knife in the one suspect's pocket. Can't believe he kept the knife. Well, he was a novice, I guess.

Anyway he got 4 to 12 years for the privilege of having five bucks and two subway tokens in hand for about four minutes. His older, wiser, unarmed accomplice got 2-1/2 to five for having waved his arms like a scarecrow when I saw the one guy and decided to try to run around him.

Assistant district attorneys love it when middle class working stiffs get mugged by crack heads, they throw the book at them and take highly lit up gruesome closeup pictures of the victim's stitches, and the grand jury gets so excited they want to charge clueless drug addicts with attempted murder instead of sticking to the facts of the matter, which were that they were clueless enough to fail at even a random mugging.

All in all everyone went home satisfied in the end, except maybe the young guy with the knife still in his pocket when he was arrested.

Yes he was a clueless dude: don't ever mug someone wearing running shoes on the way home from work. Try to stick to the ladies wearing stiletto heels. Also it's very rude to cut someone's throat first and then ask for the handbag. Oh, and don't be wearing a bright red and white jacket, and have blond hair and light green eyes and stand under a streetlight while behaving like a criminal.

You'd have thought his accomplice would have noticed the potential flaws in their plans and arrangements, but then I guess they were both in dire need of their next drug fix.

Me, I was furious. I had been working late so I could leave a clean desk behind me while starting jury duty. I showed up with a note from my ADA excusing my lateness due to interviews for my own case, but no one wanted me on a criminal jury because of my having had to answer "yes" when asked if I'd recently been a victim of a violent crime. You'd think they could at least mark me off as having served instead of making me sit there for four days reading paperback crime novels and getting passed over. But no. In NYC you pay full fare most of the time on jury duty, and that time was no exception!

 

[Gutwrench]

I feel like the community I live in and people I deal with are fairly honest. There is a level trust.

If I go to the store and buy an organic cantaloupe, as far as I rememeber, it’s always been sweeter and an excellent texture (not too soft or mushy) compared to the less expensive ones.

When I go to Starbucks, they do my drink right. They don’t try to cut corners. They give me a great experience every time.

And if for whatever reason things weren’t perfect, they do whatever they can to make it right.
————————————————————-

Recently, I got duped into buying this cream that promised all these things for pain. It was truly over the top in its claims, it’s satisfaction guarantee, and reviews. Something truly magical.

I’m ASHAMED to admit I fell for it, and I feel awful. I feel really bad I fell for it. Makes me feel like I really am gullible for some things in life.

On the bright side, it wasn’t too expensive and I got a refund from the store (hopefully the manufacturer of this “snake oil” has to pay back the store), but that’s not the point.

I just feel bad that in my weak moments, in hoping for some magic, someone out there fooled me and sold me some.

I usually buy the entire chain of stores and personally fire everyone. Natch....

 

[Lioness~]

Nah, they wouldn’t dare
I’m neither easily fooled.

Those who have tried, have regretted it
I made them pay.
I’ve inherited good legal connections too.

 

[chown33]

I very quietly tracked them down and killed them.

They ripped the worm off my hook.

Perch. The bastards.

 

[Sackofnickels]

I feel like the community I live in and people I deal with are fairly honest. There is a level trust.

If I go to the store and buy an organic cantaloupe, as far as I rememeber, it’s always been sweeter and an excellent texture (not too soft or mushy) compared to the less expensive ones.

When I go to Starbucks, they do my drink right. They don’t try to cut corners. They give me a great experience every time.

And if for whatever reason things weren’t perfect, they do whatever they can to make it right.
————————————————————-

Recently, I got duped into buying this cream that promised all these things for pain. It was truly over the top in its claims, it’s satisfaction guarantee, and reviews. Something truly magical.

I’m ASHAMED to admit I fell for it, and I feel awful. I feel really bad I fell for it. Makes me feel like I really am gullible for some things in life.

On the bright side, it wasn’t too expensive and I got a refund from the store (hopefully the manufacturer of this “snake oil” has to pay back the store), but that’s not the point.

I just feel bad that in my weak moments, in hoping for some magic, someone out there fooled me and sold me some.

You lived, you learned, don't make the same mistake twice. I wouldn't be so hard on yourself. Now if you do it again, then maybe you might need to rethink your impulses.

As we speak I am dealing with an eBayer that paid for an item I sold. They paid via PayPal but wants me to ship it to another address not listed on PayPal. Ain't gonna happen no matter how bad I want to sell the item and buy something else. I've been burned before and learned my lesson.

 

[Hieveryone]

You lived, you learned, don't make the same mistake twice. I wouldn't be so hard on yourself. Now if you do it again, then maybe you might need to rethink your impulses.

As we speak I am dealing with an eBayer that paid for an item I sold. They paid via PayPal but wants me to ship it to another address not listed on PayPal. Ain't gonna happen no matter how bad I want to sell the item and buy something else. I've been burned before and learned my lesson.

Wow sounds sketchy! I’ve had some moments on eBay that have made me nervous.

Even received a Thunderbolt Display once that came BROKEN, SMASHED, DECIMATED. NO PACKAGING, NOTHING.

Felt awful. Had to get after the case to get the money back. Finally did.

Ugh.

 

[SoggyCheese]

I bought an apartment that had sitting tenants. What the seller didn’t mention was that the tenants hadn’t paid their rent in months. It took me five months to get the tenants out, and they left about €2500 in damage.

What the sellers did is actually illegal in Spain, and as I had taken out a mortgage and everyone had sat at the Notary and signed papers declaring there were no issues my bank went at the sellers, so much that they left Spain and went to France. In the meantime I discovered that my “squatter” was working in the Black Economy, so my lawyer had a word with his employer and told him that if they didn’t want undue attention from Hacienda that it would be a good idea if they let that person go.

So yeah, it cost me about €6000 in lost rent, repairs, and legal costs, but everyone else involved ended up in a worse state IMO.

 

[Scepticalscribe]

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Recently, I got duped into buying this cream that promised all these things for pain. It was truly over the top in its claims, it’s satisfaction guarantee, and reviews. Something truly magical.

I’m ASHAMED to admit I fell for it, and I feel awful. I feel really bad I fell for it. Makes me feel like I really am gullible for some things in life.

On the bright side, it wasn’t too expensive and I got a refund from the store (hopefully the manufacturer of this “snake oil” has to pay back the store), but that’s not the point.

I just feel bad that in my weak moments, in hoping for some magic, someone out there fooled me and sold me some.

In some previous posts and threads you have inferred, implied, stated, or suggested that you had professional experience on Wall Street, or in the wider world of traders, buyers, sellers, - all people for whom mastering the seductive wiles of spin and dark arts of advertising and patter of persuasion to buy things you don't need, is a given, or a necessary skill to master in order to succeed in that (at times, unsavoury) world.

Anyway, what come to mind is the old adage or axiom that if something seems too good to be true, it probably is. And avoid it like the plague.

 

[Hieveryone]

In some previous posts and threads you have inferred, implied, stated, or suggested that you had professional experience on Wall Street, or in the wider world of traders, buyers, sellers, - all people for whom mastering the seductive wiles of spin and dark arts of advertising and patter of persuasion to buy things you don't need, is a given, or a necessary skill to master in order to succeed in that (at times, unsavoury) world.

Anyway, what come to mind is the old axiom that if something seems too good to be true, it probably is. And avoid it like the plague.

Not all people in a certain career are a certain way bc of a few bad actors.

I don’t believe all pain products are a hoax bc I bought one that didn’t work.

 

[LizKat]

Not all people in a certain career are a certain way bc of a few bad actors.

I don’t believe all pain products are a hoax bc I bought one that didn’t work.

Yeah I don't think that's what she was saying.

More like caveat emptor. Buyer beware.

Success in Wall Street depends on your not getting taken in by wild claims made by someone who wants you to buy something. Mostly the seller wants you to buy it because he really really wants to sell it. It's the same with pain remedies.

 

[Hieveryone]

Yeah I don't think that's what she was saying.

More like caveat emptor. Buyer beware.

Success in Wall Street depends on your not getting taken in by wild claims made by someone who wants you to buy something. Mostly the seller wants you to buy it because he really really wants to sell it. It's the same with pain remedies.

Yeah I think it’s probably a good idea to be careful in a lot different things.

I think I’m fairly careful but am trusting overall bc I tend to take people at their word. But I’m careful with WHO I trust.

Made a mistake with the pain product this time. But hey I’ve forgiven myself and moved on. Learning experience.

 

[eRondeau]

I think getting ripped-off is a risk of everyday life now. One that comes to mind happened to me about 30 years ago when I was a college student. A new convenience store opened across from my apartment and they had a huge selection of VHS movies available to rent. Problem was, they required a credit card (number) for a security guarantee. So one day the store owner was working and he said I could give him a deposit cheque for $100 to hold in lieu of a credit card. So I wrote him the $100 cheque and got the movie rental membership. Years passed and I graduated and moved to a different city and then one day I had a mysterious $100 cheque come out of my bank account. Yup, the same cheque. So I eventually got around to calling the cops where I used to live to tell them about it and they said that a dozen other students had already reported it. The store owner cashed everybody's long-forgotten deposit cheques and left the country; the local police weren't even going to try to find him. So he got away with my $100. I know I'll never get it back but it still pisses me off just to think about it. LOL I guess life goes on.

 

[nicho]

I bought a used core 2 duo macbook off of ebay for £177 as a gift for my then-GF... it had all sorts of problems that weren't mentioned in the listing. the HD wasn't original, the serial had been scratched off, I don't think it was even core 2 duo... it was a real hatchet job. Fortunately I found someone to buy it off me for ⅔ of that price... his business involved buying and repairing these kind of machines. This one was completely useless to him, but he didn't seem too bothered, he said he expected it in some of the machines and it was just how it worked.

I lost £60, but I gained some life experience, learned some stuff (I hand delivered it and he showed me the insides and everything that was wrong with it) and got some amazing ideas from inside his workshop (he'd taken some old imac G5s and turned them into mirrors. they were beautiful, worthy of any house)

 

[Hater]

I bought a Harley Davidson Road Glide for a decent price, it wasn't "too" cheap but it was cheapish as it had low miles and rode really well. Ran the VIN and all that, all was clean, nothing to worry about. Paid the guy and rode it for the next 3 or so months.

Guy seemed genuine, normal looking older chap, his wife was talking about the trips they'd done on it and how good it was etc. All normal.

Next MOT the MOT officer noticed an irregularity in the frame... turns out it was a CAT B that had been rebuilt using parts from a bike stolen in Germany The VIN had been modified, only one of the number had been restamped (with a laser the detectives said) with the same VIN as a different bike of the exact same model.

Not only that but because the plate and the VIN were for a different bike, who knows what would have happened if I had crashed it or something, it was technically untaxed and had no MOT

The Police took it away and I never saw it ever again.

 

[Scepticalscribe]

Yeah I don't think that's what she was saying.

Thank you, @LizKat.

.......

More like caveat emptor. Buyer beware.

Success in Wall Street depends on your not getting taken in by wild claims made by someone who wants you to buy something. Mostly the seller wants you to buy it because he really really wants to sell it. It's the same with pain remedies.

Exactly.

I bought a Harley Davidson Road Glide for a decent price, it wasn't "too" cheap but it was cheapish as it had low miles and rode really well. Ran the VIN and all that, all was clean, nothing to worry about. Paid the guy and rode it for the next 3 or so months.

Guy seemed genuine, normal looking older chap, his wife was talking about the trips they'd done on it and how good it was etc. All normal.

Next MOT the MOT officer noticed an irregularity in the frame... turns out it was a CAT B that had been rebuilt using parts from a bike stolen in Germany The VIN had been modified, only one of the number had been restamped (with a laser the detectives said) with the same VIN as a different bike of the exact same model.

Not only that but because the plate and the VIN were for a different bike, who knows what would have happened if I had crashed it or something, it was technically untaxed and had no MOT

The Police took it away and I never saw it ever again.

Ouch.

Serious ouch.

 

[AngerDanger]

Have you ever been ripped off and what did you do to feel better about it?

I'm actually ripped off frequently—so much so that I became quite nervous in my day-to-day life. Fortunately, I've assuaged what used to be crippling anxiety before leaving the house by finding out about an alternative therapy based on aroma and the chemoreceptive properties of skin. Although there are many different varieties, I chose to purchase essential oils infused with lavender (for the calming effect) at a shockingly good price. I ordered months ago, so they should be here any day now (the seller has been incommunicado), but just knowing help is on the way has done so much!

I can get you a similar deal if you're interested.

 

[Huntn]

I feel like the community I live in and people I deal with are fairly honest. There is a level trust.

If I go to the store and buy an organic cantaloupe, as far as I rememeber, it’s always been sweeter and an excellent texture (not too soft or mushy) compared to the less expensive ones.

When I go to Starbucks, they do my drink right. They don’t try to cut corners. They give me a great experience every time.

And if for whatever reason things weren’t perfect, they do whatever they can to make it right.
————————————————————-

Recently, I got duped into buying this cream that promised all these things for pain. It was truly over the top in its claims, it’s satisfaction guarantee, and reviews. Something truly magical.

I’m ASHAMED to admit I fell for it, and I feel awful. I feel really bad I fell for it. Makes me feel like I really am gullible for some things in life.

On the bright side, it wasn’t too expensive and I got a refund from the store (hopefully the manufacturer of this “snake oil” has to pay back the store), but that’s not the point.

I just feel bad that in my weak moments, in hoping for some magic, someone out there fooled me and sold me some.

...but you recovered and got a refund, so things are pretty good for this case?

 

[mobilehaathi]

...but you recovered and got a refund, so things are pretty good for this case?

You’re failing to take into account the wound to his ego.

 

[Hieveryone]

You’re failing to take into account the wound to his ego.

Hate to admit it, but I probably already have way too big an ego hehe

 

[Huntn]

You’re failing to take into account the wound to his ego.

Hate to admit it, but I probably already have way too big an ego hehe

For comparison, to feel better, there is always:
I was an undercover narc, who put away bad guys, but a mob boss's son got killed in the process. I retired to live the good life, except the mob boss's wife ordered a hit on my entire family at a reunion in the Bahamas. I lost everyone close to me including my wife, son, and parents, and I myself was left for dead.
However I got over it by setting up the mob boss's wife and best friend, so he killed them both, I took down his empire, killed his other son personally, and then shot the boss a couple of times, followed by dragging him on fire, by one of his fancy cars, that I set to explode, in the middle of all his cars. I felt much better afterwords, but I had a tendency to drink myself into oblivion. (This is a movie I like. )

 

[Scepticalscribe]

For comparison, to feel better, there is always:
I was an undercover narc, who put away bad guys, but a mob boss's son got killed in the process. I retired to live the good life, except the mob boss's wife ordered a hit on my entire family at a reunion in the Bahamas. I lost everyone close to me including my wife, son, and parents, and I myself was left for dead.
However I got over it by setting up the mob boss's wife and best friend, so he killed them both, I took down his empire, killed his other son personally, and then shot the boss a couple of times, followed by dragging him on fire, by one of his fancy cars, that I set to explode, in the middle of all his cars. I felt much better afterwords, but I had a tendency to drink myself into oblivion. (This is a movie I like. )

I don't know, @Huntn, but this is not really my cup or tea (or coffee), nor my kind of movie.

Call me pedantic because I have a preference for boring rule of law stuff.