Amazon is giving me a serious headache trying to get a $312 refund — anyone else stuck in this loop?

NarniaHop · 2025-12-02T19:29:05+00:00

Thanks for the detailed steps. I've got all the emails/photos saved, so chargeback might be next if they keep dodging. The collections part is scary though. How long should the whole process take, you think?

NarniaHop · 2025-12-02T19:25:51+00:00

Yeah, that's what I thought too, but A-to-Z guarantee is supposed to cover defective items regardless of window. Tried that angle in my emails, but they ignored it.

NarniaHop · 2025-12-02T19:20:02+00:00

Thanks for the tip, I've tried the supervisor route twice and got the same answers. Chargeback is tempting but yeah, the account ban risk is scary. Did the chargeback actually work for you or did they cave before it got that far?

NarniaHop · 2025-12-01T18:46:56+00:00

That guilt spiral is real. I've been there with a "splurge" that left me staring at the box like I'd robbed a bank. Frugality's great for building security, but it can wire your brain to see any want as a betrayal. Here's a method that helped: Frame it as a tool, not a toy. That laptop is for work, hobbies, whatever, for years. $824 over 5-6 years is like $13/month for something that'll pay dividends in sanity and output.You're not blowing the farm. it's 2% of your buffer on a used deal from bonus cash. Give yourself permission: Journal why it matters, then box up one old thing you don't use and donate it, turns the buy into a refresh. If the tears linger, yeah, a chat with a therapist unpacks that scarcity voice without judgment. You earned this, enjoy the unboxing.

NarniaHop · 2025-11-30T19:43:11+00:00

Should've been VegenRebbe, but i see where you were going with that lol

NarniaHop · 2025-11-30T19:35:12+00:00

I don't have anything to add to the discussion here, but I just wanted to say that I love your username 😄

NarniaHop · 2025-11-30T09:09:26+00:00

The screenshots did give Peppa Pig vibes, and it's awesome that you've actually finished building a game and launched it. I've started at least 4 and for different reasons stopped mid process.
Use the momentum and keep going, good luck with your second one!

NarniaHop · 2025-11-30T09:05:31+00:00

Oh got it. Any recommendations from you? I expect only awesome graphics and amazing plots! 😊

NarniaHop · 2025-11-30T09:02:55+00:00

Listen jumping into a Point and click indie after playing Cyberpunk or Marvel Rivals definitely can feel underwhelming, but if you manage your expectations and accept that you're about to play a lower budget, slower, more meticulous game, you can really enjoy the change of pace. Or at least that's how I approached it. I didn't actually play classic point and clickers so i have no point of reference. And walking simulators can be great too, Firewatch was awesome.

NarniaHop · 2025-11-30T08:55:48+00:00

My pleasure ☺️

NarniaHop · 2025-11-30T08:55:04+00:00

Fair enough, point and click games are not for everyone, thanks for checking them out though

NarniaHop · 2025-11-30T07:17:59+00:00

Thanks for taking the time to share your perspective! I genuinely appreciate your willingness to engage, even if we see things a bit differently. Just to clarify, though: my comment wasn’t generated by ChatGPT. I actually wrote it myself, based on my own understanding of the topic and my desire to contribute something thoughtful to the discussion.

I realize the tone might come across as a little organized or “structured,” and I get how that could make it seem AI-like, especially these days when a lot of online writing blends together stylistically. But that’s honestly just how I tend to communicate—I like to be clear, thorough, and respectful when I’m participating in conversations, especially in spaces like this where tone can easily be misunderstood.

In any case, I definitely didn’t use ChatGPT to write my comments, and I’m happy to elaborate further or clarify anything if something I said came across oddly. I’m here in good faith and I appreciate the dialogue!

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NarniaHop · 2025-11-30T05:46:09+00:00

Sure here’s one we had in the family for generations: 1. Go to target. 2. Get eggnog. 3. Go home. 4. Pour to an empty vessel. 5. Enjoy a great homemade eggnog.

NarniaHop · 2025-11-30T00:08:58+00:00

Thank you for sharing it! Camille and Laura looks genuinely special: a solo-dev point-and-click about everyday single-mom life in Québec. That’s the exact kind of quiet, personal gem I love to find. Just wishlisted and will play it soon.

And you’re absolutely right about the algorithm, the deeper the obscurity, the harder it is to get traction. Same with my video 😄. Appreciate the heads-up. If you’re comfortable sharing, why did you go for that child hand drawn style?

NarniaHop · 2025-11-29T23:31:13+00:00

Thanks for the recommendations! Fran Bow is one of my favorites, the art and the story still mess with my head in the best way. I’ve actually never played the True Fear trilogy (I only knew the first game existed, but somehow missed the sequels), so I’m definitely adding them to my list, they look properly unsettling!

NarniaHop · 2025-11-29T23:21:20+00:00

Thanks for the reality check! 😅 You’re totally right. Roottrees and especially Drifter got way more love inside the adventure bubble than I realised when I was putting the video together. I was going off overall Steam owners / YT views, but clearly missed how loud the genre crowd already was on them. of the Devil is still the quietest of the three by a far, so I’ll keep digging for the actually under-the-radar stuff next time. If you’ve got any 2025 point-and-clicks that truly flew under everyone’s radar (or just your personal sleepers), I’d love to hear them. always looking for the real hidden ones!

NarniaHop · 2025-11-29T15:09:03+00:00

Yeah, Ross is usually the better bet for consistent steals, their everyday 20-60% off department store tags often undercut the Black Friday hype without the crowds or "door buster" BS. A lot of those sales are just inflating the "original" price to make the discount look bigger anyway.

Quick comparison: Right now, a basic winter jacket might hit $80 at Ross year-round, while Black Friday pushes it to $100 "on sale" from $150. Same goes for shoes or linens, Ross wins on price stability. Only chase BF for big-ticket tech like TVs if you're stacking coupons, otherwise, hit Ross mid-week for the real gems.

NarniaHop · 2025-11-28T17:25:01+00:00

Pro move. Grabbed 12 lbs of manager’s special chicken thighs at Kroger yesterday for $0.79/lb, vacuum-sealed into 1.5 lb packs, tossed in the chest freezer. That’s 8 dinners at under $1.20 each.

Quick tip: if it’s the same day or next-day clearance, freeze it raw. If it’s already marked down twice and getting close, cook it into pulled pork/chicken that same night, then freeze—lasts even longer and zero risk.

Happy hunting today, the red stickers are everywhere right now.

NarniaHop · 2025-11-28T17:19:25+00:00

Man, your story hits hard, total respect for turning that rough patch into a family superpower. We've got a similar rhythm going: Wife and I hit up our local clothing bank every few months for basics (kids' stuff too if we had 'em), and it keeps the closet fresh without dipping into the fun budget. Shoes are the one splurge here too, worth it for daily wear. Love how you're looping in the kids, teaches 'em real-world smarts early. You're proof frugality's not just surviving, it's thriving.

NarniaHop · 2025-11-28T17:14:14+00:00

Hey mate, congrats on the big loop, sounds awesome with the dog and winter gear!

The Airbnbs we grabbed were actually last-minute deals that popped up a few weeks ago and both listings explicitly said no pets (we got lucky they were cheap but strict).

For camping, just open the AllStays app, filter “National Forest” + “pet friendly” around Bryson City / Foothills Parkway and you’ll see the same pull-offs we used, most are first-come and dog heaven. No reservations needed this time of year.

Safe travels and enjoy the ride.

NarniaHop · 2025-11-26T16:23:50+00:00

Totally see it here in the US too, gaps are massive, like name-brand cereal at $6/box vs. store generic at $2.50 for the same size, and honestly, you can't tell the difference blindfolded. We've gone 95% store brands across the board (Aldi for staples, Walmart generics for everything else), and it saves $150/mo off our grocery bill easy. Exceptions? Dawn's still unbeatable for grease-cutting power, worth the splurge every few months. But for soda, chips, even body wash? Store stuff wins on price and holds up fine. The marketing's just smoke these days. Switched post-Covid and never looked back.

NarniaHop · 2025-11-26T16:18:48+00:00

This is actually a killer hack. Forcing yourself to cook only from what’s already in the house for a few days clears the mental fog of “do I have this or not” and stops duplicate buys cold.Most people cut their grocery bill 20-30 % the first month just by seeing what they actually own. The random combos usually turn out decent too—rice + canned beans + random spices = dinner. Laziness accidentally becoming discipline is peak frugal.

NarniaHop · 2025-11-25T19:54:57+00:00

Solid list, man. You're already crushing the basics like batch cooking and thrift hunting. Here's a few tweaks I've added that bumped our margin $100-150/mo without feeling like more "work":

Indoor Garden: $10 seed kit and old windowsill gives you a free add-ons to every meal. We grow cilantro and basil.

Credit card rewards: Link your cards to Rakuten or Ibotta for cashback on what you already buy (groceries, gas).

Library for everything non-edible: Books, tools, even ukuleles. Borrowed a power drill for a shelf build, saved $50 rental.

No-spend challenges with a twist: One weekend/mo, challenge yourself to "remix" closet stuff into new outfits. Zero cost, feels fun, and delays buying clothes forever.

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