RadioShafted

[MikeDubreuil]

Originally Posted by Chriszuma

Maybe my "view of how things should be" consists of not being completely ripped off for such a trivial item, is that really so much to ask?

Yes. Have you ever heard of the phrase the world does not revolve around you?

You might think Radio Shack is your friend because they sell geek toys. Unfortunately, they are not a friend, they are a company whose goal is to make lots of money.

Radio Shack wants to maximize their profits. Therefore, if RS knows that they are the only ones locally to sell a USB to serial adapter than they will charge as much as "the market can bare." Meaning as much as someone is willing to pay for it before going elsewhere.

That's a perfectly legitimate and legal thing for Radio Shack to do. By returning the USB to serial adapter you are going something illegitimate, buying the product, using it and then returning it fraudulently.