Gigabyte M28u two dead pixels on arrival.

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Just opened my Christmas pressy (Gigabyte M28u)
Unfortunately it has 2 dead pixels. One bottom left which isnt too bad but the second is a black pixel right in the middle of the screen, very noticeable once you've seen it once. Is this grounds for an RMA? I mean it's faulty so I assume so?
 
beany_bot said:
Just opened my Christmas pressy (Gigabyte M28u)
Unfortunately it has 2 dead pixels. One bottom left which isnt too bad but the second is a black pixel right in the middle of the screen, very noticeable once you've seen it once. Is this grounds for an RMA? I mean it's faulty so I assume so?
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I don't think 2 dead pixels would qualify as faulty but it won't hurt to ask through a webticket. If they say no you can still return it within the 14 days return period which I think is extended for Christmas gifts, but you'd have to pay for return shipping.
 
Jesus. It's slap bang in the middle of the screen
Even visible in game. Shouldn't be putting up with that in 2022. How did we end up in a situation where we agree that a defective product is ok?
 
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beany_bot said:
Jesus. It's slap bang in the middle of the screen
Even visible in game. Shouldn't be putting up with that in 2022. How did we end up in a situation where we agree that a defective product is ok?
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I think anyone that purchased it would be in agreement that it is defective. Obviously it's more profitable for the manufacturer to try and sell defective units for full price which is why they made up their acceptable dead pixel policies.
 
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I feel your pain mate. In situations like this, be calm, be polite and if that gets you nowhere then use distance selling act if that still works.

It really shouldn't be a problem, but it is. They really need to cut profit. That should never have been accepted in QC due to where it is.

Things like this I buy only when I know the return policy is good. I bought one that actually had a zero pixel policy. It was fine for a few years...then developed one though hahah, although it's not dead, just a bit browner.
 
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LiE said:
Just return it under DSR, explain the quality is not satisfactory.
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Did you know that you don't need a reason under DSR and you can even smash the monitor and return it in pieces and they still have to refund you? Good luck with trying that though, because companies do bend the DSR rules.
 
Had the same a few years back with a different company, just returned it and got a refund. Unfortunately as above it technically isn't within the unacceptable limits so would be more difficult for both company and you to arrange a return and replace.
 
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Did you know that you don't need a reason under DSR and you can even smash the monitor and return it in pieces and they still have to refund you? Good luck with trying that though, because companies do bend the DSR rules.
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DSR no longer exists, it’s been superseded by the CCR since 2014. And you most certainly can’t and never could smash something up and return it for a refund.
 
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Thekwango said:
DSR no longer exists, it’s been superseded by the CCR since 2014. And you most certainly can’t and never could smash something up and return it for a refund.
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If you accidentally smash it why not return it and hope it won't be noticed? There is nothing to lose.

It does happen because I've had a smashed monitor delivered to me (most likely dropped) which means they don't check all of the returns.
 
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Still undecided on the M28U and looks like something I'm about to order.

However more to the point, I purchased an LG 27GP850 from OcUK a few months back and it had a slight purple blemish in the middle of the screen which was rather noticeable and off-putting on a white screen. Raised a web-ticket with them to the reply of it wasn't classed as a defect and to return it at my own cost as an unwanted order.

Unacceptable in my eyes and one reason why I won't order a monitor from here again.
 
Mr G said:
Still undecided on the M28U and looks like something I'm about to order.

However more to the point, I purchased an LG 27GP850 from OcUK a few months back and it had a slight purple blemish in the middle of the screen which was rather noticeable and off-putting on a white screen. Raised a web-ticket with them to the reply of it wasn't classed as a defect and to return it at my own cost as an unwanted order.

Unacceptable in my eyes and one reason why I won't order a monitor from here again.
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Yeah that's rubbish.
 
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