14 Nov
2022
14 Nov
'22
11:25 p.m.
On Mon, 14 Nov 2022, Fred Cisin via cctalk wrote:
In the EARLY years of the TRS80, Tandy actually
believed that they could void
the warranty if you opened the case. Eventually, their lawyers explained to
them about Magnuson-Moss. Sometimes, it is GREAT to have your adversary
lawyer-up, since they will listen to their lawyer, even if they won't believe
you.
YES, you would be legally correct, but trying to get that through to the
droids in the store could be difficult. And, the state attorney general
didn't always consider such to be a high priority.
So, it was easier just to reseal the case.
Yep. At least nowdays you can publically embarass companies that pull
crap like that - assuming they care of course. :)
g.
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