What to do if I purchased what was supposed to be new computer butit turned out to be used?

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What to do if I purchased what was supposed to be new computer butit turned out to be used?

The computer came with anti-virus software that should give me 6 months free. I went to set up my computer and it was already set up with the anti-virus software already installed and with only 10 days left on it as opposed to 6 months. Also, I did not have to go through the set up process of this “new computer” because it had already been done. The most important question of this story is why are there 2 recordable CD’s (they are the ones you purchase blank at the store) and 1 says “recovery 2” and the “recovery 3” printed on the CD with a marker? What are my rights?

Asked on November 3, 2011 under General Practice, Connecticut

Answers:

SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney

Answered 12 years ago | Contributor

You have a right to get what you paid for. If you were told you were buying a new computer, agreed to buy a new computer, and paid for a new computer, that's what you should have gotten. If instead you were given a used computer, you would have the right to seek either 1) to rescind the transaction--they get the computer back; you get all your money back; or 2) to receive compensation--to get the difference between what you in fact paid for the computer and the value of the used computer you received. If you can't work something out with the seller, you could take him, her, or it to court, including possibly small claims court to reduce your expense by representing yourself.


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