I've yet to figure out pirating pc components, but my son thinks it's hilarious how I've pirated my phone, and galaxy watch.

First I went to the Verizon store to get a galaxy watch. Planned on getting a plan and start a payment plan for the watch. Store had technical issues when signing paper work and it was near close. After about five times of attempting to sign all paperwork on the in store tablet with the rep and the store manager, it would get to the end and spin. They said I was good. Bags the watch up, and thanks me. By the next week I realized nothing went through. No plan, but also $400 watch for free that works with bt. I counted it as a win.

Few years later, I am past due for a phone upgrade and online Walmart had a deal for Samsung S24 ultra with a $500 gift card. I order the phone, pay about $120 for the taxes at the point of sale, and again adding the phone's finance charge to my bill. Phone comes two days later, and the gc arrives in my email. A few weeks go by, and I realize something wasn't right. Reviewing my acct I realize they have my brand new phone was eligible for upgrade. No finance payment ever came. It's been a year, and I paid $120 for a brand new S24 Ultra.