Home Depot discount promised for damaged appliance not honored
A customer was promised a 25% discount for keeping a dented refrigerator but received conflicting information across three support calls about whether the refund existed and how it would be issued. Reflects poor internal coordination on ad-hoc compensation promises made at delivery.
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