Retailer 48-hour damage policy unfair when packaging hides defects
Home Depot's 48-hour damage reporting window fails customers when appliance damage is concealed under factory packaging until installation. The policy does not account for normal unpacking timelines. Structural customer experience gap in appliance retail.
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