If you still want a PS3...

[Duckman and Weasel]

I'm sure you all know about how CompUSA has like 900 or so PS3's, but only let you buy it if you buy a 40" HDTV.

Go buy the 40" HDTV, buy the PS3, then once they ship it to your store, go return the HDTV. The first thing CompUSA tells you is, "If you want to return the HDTV, you have to return the PS3."

Unless they ring them up under the same SKU, this is illegal. Under the Fair Trade Act, tying arrangements are deemed illegal. You can't make someone who wants to buy one thing buy something else.

When you go to return the HDTV, mention the FTA and the illegality of tying arrangements, then threaten legal action.

Best-case scenario: you return the HDTV and have a PS3.
Worst-case scenario: you return both.

 

[Brand-O]

Thats awesome i would just bring a copy of the law you just stated with me to the store and if they gave me shit about trying to return the TV just present the paper to the general manager

 

[Nutzz :)]

I think COMPoosa should be reported for this shit anyway.

 

[Reaaaaa :] <3]

for sure
every store like that has an army of lawyers approve of everything before they go through it.

 

[Naomie]

there is no way they would do it if they didnt think they could get away with it

 

[Marker88]

Why would this be in different than a bundled set?

 

[Milkshaaakes!]

Is this only for instore purchases? Or Online too? Im looking to get a new tv might as well get both

 

[floridagatorgirl823]

Unless they advertise it as a bundle, it is illegal. If they said, "PS3 HDTV Bundle!" that's one thing, but saying, "The only way to get a PS3 is if you buy a 40" HDTV," which is what they told me verbatim at 2 stores, is another thing.

Trust me, if you push it, you'll get your way. I'd do it, but I already have a PS3.