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Electronics Recycling

Second Life Mac

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Customer Complaints Summary

  • 2 total complaints in the last 3 years.
  • 1 complaint closed in the last 12 months.

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  • Initial Complaint

    Date:05/20/2024

    Type:Product Issues
    Status:
    Resolved
    Resolved:
    The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.
    Unresolved:
    The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.
    Answered:
    The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.
    Unanswered:
    The business failed to respond to the dispute.
    Unpursuable:
    BBB is unable to locate the business.
    Back in December I bought a mid 2017 MacBook Air renewed from "Platinum Deals" an online seller on Amazon.com and with tax I paid $326.00 for the computer. The Amazon order number was 113-1286436-0039441. I bought the computer to replace my other laptop but I just never got around to using the Mac. I trusted the seller to have sold me a fully functional product so I neglected to check the computer right after I got it and the time for return slipped away from me and by the time I did check it it was actually defective and did not function as it should have and now it won't even power on. I did nothing that should have made the computer act the way it did or stop working and the seller refused to return or replace the computer and they didn't offer any assistance with it. All they did was refer me to the Amazon return policy. I called them and they never returned my call. They responded only to my message on Amazon.com. I called Amazon and explained the situation and they requested an exception to the return policy on my behalf and the company has not reached out to me and I'm stuck with a computer that I can't even use. I also called Apple and they advised me to take it in for service but I can't afford to pay for that right now and the computer is already seven years old. Not worth the investment. I feel like this company took advantage of me and they did not provide a product equivalent to what I paid. To make matters even worse they acted like they could careless about my having lost over $300.00. Their customer service is not good at all and apparently they do not check their products before they sell and ship them. I don't feel like I should have to take a loss just because I trusted them to send me a quality product equal to what I paid for.

    Business Response

    Date: 05/22/2024

    Thank you for reaching out and making us aware. We have been in contact with this buyer. The customer contacted us on May 18th, 2024 regarding their Amazon Renewed order 113-1286436-0039441 that was placed on December 2nd, 2023. We politely responded to let them know that their order is out of warranty. The Amazon Renewed Guarantee Coverage allows for customers to return a Renewed product within 90 days of receipt of the original purchase. Because the order is 172 days old since the original receipt, the order does not qualify for a replacement or refund. You may read more about this policy on Amazons website at the following link: 

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     At the time of purchase, our products are tested and inspected for full functionality. If the MacBook had not been opened or used for the 5 months it had been in the customers possession, however, then that would be cause for the device not having power. When the lithium battery inside the device goes into a complete discharge state from not being used, it could render the battery incapable of holding a charge and it will not perform as intended, even in 5 months time. Allowing for a lithium battery to drop to 0% and sit for an extended period of time will degrade the battery severely.

    Apple states the risk of this on their website as well. You may read more about Apples battery information at the following link: 

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    Regretfully, we are unable to offer a refund for this item. The issue at hand was a result of the device going into a deep discharge state.

    Customer Answer

    Date: 05/22/2024

     
    Complaint: 21735742

    I am rejecting this response because:

    Sincerely,

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    Business Response

    Date: 05/23/2024

    Thanks for getting back to us. We have received notification of a rejection, but without any new details or reason. Regardless, we stand by our statement and have provided factual information based on the complaint. Unfortunately, we are unable to provide a refund for this item, as the issue at hand was not at fault of the seller. Please see our previous message for all details and warranty information.

  • Initial Complaint

    Date:11/14/2022

    Type:Service or Repair Issues
    Status:
    Unanswered
    Resolved:
    The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.
    Unresolved:
    The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.
    Answered:
    The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.
    Unanswered:
    The business failed to respond to the dispute.
    Unpursuable:
    BBB is unable to locate the business.
    We purchased insurance on order # ********* for $607.92. Within the first 30 days the screen started failing. The screen only worsened and all we've seen is a black screen. My husband tried to communicate online and was sent to a different website cya.usure/get-quote/3. I'm not sure why we were sent here if we wanted to file a claim? It's been many months, and the phone number in the one email returned does not work. We've made a myriad of calls throughout different hours of the day with no follow-up of regard to me, the customer. The extensions do not work as the greeting is automated. I have not been able to establish communication with SecondLifeMac.SecondLifeMac p: ************ e: ****************************************** w: secondlifemac.com My screen became worst and am unable to get answers. Apparently I have two year warranty but unable to file any claim or get any customer service. I would like to know what to do and whom to speak to?

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