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Benjamin Marmer, a college student, faced a frustrating situation when his new Dell laptop was marked as delivered by FedEx, but he never received it. Caught in a loop between Dell and FedEx, he sought help. Discover how he ultimately secured a replacement for his lost laptop.

Is this Dell lost laptop a lost cause?

May 23, 2025 by Christopher Elliott

Benjamin Marmer orders a new computer from Dell. But it never arrives, even though Dell ships it via FedEx. Is his computer a lost cause?

Categories Problem Solved
Just when you think you've seen every car rental fee under the sun, you hear from someone like Jason Hunter.

Do I really owe Budget $450 for cleaning my rental car? It’s just a little sand!

April 2, 2025October 28, 2024 by Christopher Elliott

What’s this $450 cleaning fee on Irina Safonov’s Budget Car Rental bill? Sure, she rented a Chrysler Voyager in Detroit recently. And yes, she returned it with “a little” sand on the floor mats.

Categories Advocacy
Saks Fifth Avenue refuses to accept a $10,854 gold ring as a return. The reason: The company says it's damaged. Is Thomas Gunderson stuck with this purchase?

Saks Fifth Avenue return problem: Why won’t they accept this $10,854 gold ring?

October 26, 2024October 25, 2024 by Christopher Elliott

Saks Fifth Avenue refuses to accept a $10,854 gold ring as a return. The reason: The company says it’s damaged. Is Thomas Gunderson stuck with this purchase?

Categories Problem Solved
Dalia Hamzeh’s weekend at the Miraval Berkshires turned sour after the resort overcharged her by $2,500 for two extra nights she didn’t book. Despite early promises of a refund, the hotel’s billing department went silent, leaving Hamzeh frustrated and out of options. After months of back-and-forth with no resolution, she reached out for help. Following an intervention, Miraval’s general manager finally responded, explaining the rate discrepancy and offering a refund or a complimentary return stay. Hamzeh chose to enjoy another visit to the resort, this time on the house.

Help! My all-inclusive hotel charged me for two extra nights

October 26, 2024October 23, 2024 by Christopher Elliott

The Miraval Berkshires, an all-inclusive resort in Lenox, Mass., overcharges Dalia Hamzeh by $2,500. Now, it is refusing to answer her emails. How can she get her money back?

Categories The Travel Troubleshooter
Nathaniel Meyer purchased $3,350 worth of Grateful Dead concert tickets from Ticketmaster, believing they were transferable. However, he later discovered that the tickets couldn’t be resold. Despite months of trying to resolve the issue, Ticketmaster provided no answers. After a breach of his personal information and no clarity on transfer restrictions, Meyer sought a refund. Was he out of luck, or was help on the way? With some advocacy, Ticketmaster finally offered Meyer a full refund. It’s a reminder to always check ticket terms before buying.

Shakedown Street: Why can’t I resell these Dead & Company concert tickets?

November 29, 2024October 18, 2024 by Christopher Elliott

When Ticketmaster sells Nathaniel Meyer his Grateful Dead tickets, it leads him to believe he can resell them. But he can’t. Is he stuck with them?

Categories Problem Solved
Diane Blitzer subscribed to The Wall Street Journal but stopped receiving her papers after a contractor switch. Despite her calls and emails, months went by with no resolution, and the subscription fee kept draining her bank account. After multiple failed attempts to resolve the issue, she asked for a refund—only to be told it wasn't possible. Frustrated and out of options, Diane reached out for help. What unfolded was a surprising turn of events involving another major newspaper. Find out how her case was finally resolved.

I subscribed to the Wall Street Journal, but where’s my paper? 

October 28, 2024October 11, 2024 by Christopher Elliott

Where are Diane Blitzer’s copies of The Wall Street Journal? And why won’t the newspaper give her a refund for the missed deliveries?

Categories Problem Solved
Melissa Smithers had all the evidence that her flight credit was valid. Still, she was refused a ticket by Expedia. Find out what happened.

Expedia says my flight credits have expired, but I have screenshots that show they haven’t

January 21, 2024September 19, 2022 by Christopher Elliott

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Categories Problem Solved
After Ralph Pack buys several appliances from LG, he submits a request for a rebate. But LG doesn't recognize his serial number.

What is my LG serial number? I have 24 hours to find it or I’ll lose $500

January 21, 2024August 22, 2022 by Christopher Elliott

After Ralph Pack buys several appliances from LG, he submits a request for a rebate. But LG doesn’t recognize his serial number. His deadline for submitting the rebate is tomorrow. Is his $500 out the window?  

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