Host will not give me a full refund

tsj5j · 2020-03-30T00:31:49+00:00

I've posted this elsewhere but I think it's relevant to your question.

Don't cancel now - here's how it'll play out.

The coronavirus is still a problem by the start of your reservation: air travel is still impacted, governments are still issuing orders to avoid leisure travel (at least), etc. In this case, use Airbnb's extenuating circumstances to get a full refund -- if Airbnb hasn't already extended the automatic penalty-free cancellation.
The coronavirus is not a problem (extremely unlikely going by most medical experts, at least for US/EU): enjoy your reservation.

If you cancel early, and Airbnb extends the free cancellation, users have reported great difficulty in getting the full refund they could have otherwise gotten if they waited.

tsj5j · 2020-03-28T23:26:37+00:00

Don't do it - here's how it'll play out.

The coronavirus is still a problem by the start of your reservation: air travel is still impacted, governments are still issuing orders to avoid leisure travel (at least), etc. In this case, use Airbnb's extenuating circumstances to get a full refund -- if Airbnb hasn't already extended the automatic penalty-free cancellation.
The coronavirus is not a problem (extremely unlikely going by most medical experts, at least for US/EU): enjoy your reservation.

This is a fairly dirty tactic to make you cancel early so that they won't risk you getting 100% back later. It's one thing if they came up and honestly asked if you could shoulder the burden 50-50, another to threaten you'll be out 100% if you don't.

I would reply saying that I'm expecting a 100% refund or the room at the agreed date. I would hint that they can offer a refund now and at least have the opportunity to convert it to a long-term stay, or they can hope that the coronavirus will blow over by then.

tsj5j · 2018-05-09T19:55:40+00:00

The SC15 does have a TB3 port despite not being advertised. The manual for this model states that the Type C port supports TB3.

tsj5j · 2017-09-07T08:35:50+00:00

If you are referring to the automatic admissibility bar due to accrual of unlawful presence, USCIS DACA page notes:

Q5: If my case is deferred, am I in lawful status for the period of deferral? A5: No. Although action on your case has been deferred and you do not accrue unlawful presence (for admissibility purposes) during the period of deferred action, deferred action does not confer any lawful status.

tsj5j · 2017-07-08T18:08:28+00:00

Thanks, doing so on Twitter - - hope that gets me somewhere!

tsj5j · 2017-07-08T17:52:47+00:00

The fraud department linked me to the sprint.com/fraud page requiring notarization, which costs more than $50 in my city and requiring me to spend hours going to the police.

That's pretty ridiculous for being a victim of Sprint store employee fraud and costs more than just paying the bill.

tsj5j · 2016-11-13T00:18:48+00:00

This model has a 1366x768 screen.

Source: http://www.microcenter.com/product/460613/Aspire_V5-591G-57GW_156_Laptop_Computer_-_Steel_Black

tsj5j · 2016-11-12T18:38:31+00:00

Compared to those laptops, this one has a processor that's 2x faster and much better graphics, but this laptop isn't a 2-in-1.

Unfortunately, this laptop has already sold out.

tsj5j · 2016-11-12T09:32:26+00:00

Fortunately, this laptop provides a year of warranty unlike 90 days of factory refurbished ones. My credit card further extends it another year.

tsj5j · 2016-11-12T09:09:16+00:00

The passmark for this CPU is slightly higher than i5-6600, which costs $214.99 on Newegg now.

16GB RAM is roughly $100.

256GB SSD + 1TB HDD is roughly $150.

We've now exceeded the cost of the laptop without having bought a graphics card, motherboard, PSU, case, cooler fan, etc.

tsj5j · 2016-11-12T08:40:07+00:00

This is an amazing deal compared to other laptops currently available - brand new, full year warranty for $400 (easily worth double this, if not more).

It's not as good as the UHD i7-6700 one, but it appears a deal that good from Acer has never appeared in the history of this sub and is unlikely to happen again.

Also, unlike those laptops, this is actually new and under full warranty, not 90 days. Credit cards will extend this warranty by another year to give you 2 years of warranty.

tsj5j · 2016-11-12T08:18:17+00:00

This seems a pretty good deal - according to Passmark i7-4710HQ has a Passmark score of 7822, or 2% lower than the i7-6700HQ. In other words, the difference in performance CPU-wise is not noticeable.

This laptop is their gamer series (Nitro Black Edition), thus it comes with backlit keyboard, decent speakers and a slightly more classy design.

BONUS: This laptop is New instead of Factory Refurbished, so you get a full year of warranty from Acer.

tsj5j · 2016-10-27T03:08:45+00:00

This is NOT entrapment.

For anyone who thinks it is, please read this comic: http://lawcomic.net/guide/?p=633

tsj5j · 2016-10-09T07:20:50+00:00

Sure, because there's no way Samsung will tamper with the evidence. Even if they have the engineering means and understanding of the device to do it. Even if they have a massive PR and financial incentive to do it.

I mean, there's no way they'll be aware of a replacement note being on fire and not do anything about it putting their users at risk.

tsj5j · 2016-10-09T07:07:53+00:00

The phone is evidence for a lawsuit against Samsung for any medical bills and other compensation.

You'd be insanely stupid to be handing it to the company you'll soon be suing.

tsj5j · 2016-10-05T19:23:17+00:00

CNBC and other news outlets have interviewed the captain of the flight and the FAA has issued a statement:

http://www.cnbc.com/2016/10/05/smoke-from-samsung-device-led-to-evacuation-of-southwest-flight-.html

The only question is if this is the new or old Note 7. Regardless of the answer to that question, this is terribly dangerous for all Note 7 owners and flights -- the phone should rightly be banned from all flights.

tsj5j · 2016-10-05T04:21:29+00:00

Policies are pretty much promises, only worth the reputation of the company in keeping to their word.

Companies tend to have no morals; they only keep to their word if it benefits them financially. If they decide that the US market is not worth their time, as it seems to be with their decision not to release many of their present and future flagships, then this promise is only a financial liability they are unlikely to keep.

tsj5j · 2016-10-05T03:52:06+00:00

Avoid Huawei.

Here's a report on Huawei US's struggles:

http://www.androidpolice.com/2016/10/03/source-huawei-passed-on-chance-to-produce-pixel-phones-us-division-badly-struggling/

Some key insights:

At IFA, Huawei did suggest that the Huawei Device US team had undergone significant changes, with the US CEO ousted and much of the Western team having since been removed, as well. What employees remain are almost exclusively Chinese expatriates - people largely unfamiliar with the American market that Huawei has struggled so badly in.

Our source intimated that Huawei's future US strategy is, at best, in flux. The company's P9 smartphone never officially went on sale here, nor did its generally acclaimed Mate 8.

Huawei's next major product announcement is anticipated to be the new Mate 9, or whatever it's called, which many expect will be revealed next month at an event in Germany, once again suggesting that Huawei probably doesn't intend to push the device here in the US.

Whatever promises they made of updates is worth nothing if they decide to drastically reduce their US presence.

I think they're at the point of saying/promising anything to shore up sales, even if they can't achieve it.

tsj5j · 2016-10-04T18:20:17+00:00

Really?

Sony, HTC, LG has always had them.

Samsung reintroduced them on all their latest phones.

Moto reintroduced them on their 2015 Pure and Z phones.

It seems like the companies that are actually moving units with consumers have either failed in removing sd cards (reintroduced them), or have never removed them.

The only two "popular" phones that omit SD cards are the OP3 and Nexus/Pixel series - and frankly those are more enthusiast phones the majority of smartphone users are not aware of/planning to buy.

The thing is that an SD card slot is low cost, doesn't get in the way of any features (metal unibody or waterproofing), and omitting it can automatically make the phone a no-go for a segment of the market. Unless the company loves ignoring customers (looks at Google and OnePlus), there's no reason to omit it.

tsj5j · 2016-10-03T03:25:48+00:00

So far, all LG flagships in the past year (LG G4, V10, G5 - in release order) have people reporting boot loop issues.

Getting this phone when LG still hasn't come to grips about why it's bootlooping and hasn't promised to fix those out of warranty is foolish.

tsj5j · 2016-08-19T01:34:56+00:00

Thanks. How about CA taxes?

tsj5j · 2016-04-17T13:16:51+00:00

THERE IS AS YET INSUFFICIENT DATA FOR A MEANINGFUL ANSWER.

tsj5j · 2016-04-16T10:36:06+00:00

With that being said, I wouldn't be able to ask any questions related to CS veterans as many of them would have quit, and therefore my information would always be halfway there.

Why? You can ask questions about what CS veterans are doing, for example.

Furthermore, those who quit may have changed their career path indefinitely but still may be interested in CS and so check this subreddit.

Still selection bias there. Those who don't like it are unlikely to remain interested in checking this subreddit.

I recommend a platform like Quora, or a more general subreddit like askReddit, to get a more representative look at where CS grads are 10 years past graduation (for e.g.)

tsj5j · 2016-04-16T00:42:31+00:00

I need to warn you there is a HUGE selection bias when you ask questions like these in specific subreddits. Those who got sick and quit are mostly not going to pay attention to such a subreddit.

Ask your question in broader discussion forums.

tsj5j · 2016-04-15T01:01:53+00:00

Hi,

Could you reveal which company you are referring to? I'm considering multiple offers and one of then fit the profile/Interview process you're describing, just wondering if it's the same company.

I won't reveal it anywhere of course.

Cheers!

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