If I purchased a POS system for my business but the computer is horrible, is there anything I can do to get my money back?
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If I purchased a POS system for my business but the computer is horrible, is there anything I can do to get my money back?
The POS is a touch screen and the screen stop working properly after 3 weeks of use. I paid close to $2,500 for the system and it did not even last for 6 months. It works but has a lag and the screen keeps blacking out from time to time. I have spoken to the support team for the last 5 month and their solution is to replace the touch screen at my cost. Do I have legal grounds to take them to small claims court? I would call it a “lemon” like they do in the auto world.
Asked on June 7, 2012 under General Practice, New York
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FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
First, did the POS come with a warranty? Most manufacturers have a certain period of time where they warrant their product for the consumer. If there is a warranty for such a system (and there should be given its expense), I would contact the manufacturer and retailer about the problems you are having and return the product.
If the solution is to pay for a new screen at your cost, I would take the retailer and manufacturer to small claims court for the cost of the system.
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