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Article #19239Re: Icon Review & Credit Cards - Beware!
From: Christopher Chow
Date: Fri, 18 Sep 1987 05:19
Date: Fri, 18 Sep 1987 05:19
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In article <1796@sputnik.COM> wally@fluke.UUCP () writes:
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>I just had a rather unpleasant run in with Icon Review. I placed an order
>about two weeks ago. At the time I ordered they told me that the item I
>wanted was on back order and that it would be another 3-4 weeks before they
>would be able to ship. Well yesterday I got my VISA statement and found that
>I have already been charged for the item. I called them back today and after
Isn't it *ILLEGAL* to charge for mail order items which are backordered?
I'd suggest you talk to your post office regarding mail fraud on this matter.
Christopher Chow
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