I work in the industry, and I want to call BS as well on this... I'm sure this came about from some individual store manager making an exception for someone based on any number of criteria... and now the internet rumor mill has left us with this... CC people have been quoted all over the place talking about clearancing these units, and Toshiba has stated they will work with partners to "sell through", so we know they aren't taking returns. Judging by CC's last quarter earnings (or lack thereof) I would be overwhelmingly surprised if this were an actual company policy - I don't think they can afford it.
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I work in the industry, and I want to call BS as well on this... I'm sure this came about from some individual store manager making an exception for someone based on any number of criteria... and now the internet rumor mill has left us with this... CC people have been quoted all over the place talking about clearancing these units, and Toshiba has stated they will work with partners to "sell through", so we know they aren't taking returns. Judging by CC's last quarter earnings (or lack thereof) I would be overwhelmingly surprised if this were an actual company policy - I don't think they can afford it.