April 2006
send to a friend printable version
Action communication

Whom do you call when your computer goes on the fritz? Where do you send a letter disputing a credit-card charge? Who might investigate your problem?

We name names--plus phone numbers and street and web addresses--and provide the copy-paste-customize letter templates you need most. The links below will give you everything you need to communicate easily, efficiently, and effectively with retailers, manufacturers, credit-card issuers, and organizations that may be able to help.


Retailers

Computer Superstores
CompUSA
Micro Center
PC Club
Warehouse Clubs
BJ's Wholesale Club
Costco
Sam's Club
Electronic Superstores
Best Buy
Circuit City
RadioShack
Fry's Electronics
Mass Merchandisers
Kmart
Wal-Mart
Sears
Target
Office Superstores
Office Depot
OfficeMax
Staples

Manufacturers

Apple
Dell
eMachines
Gateway
Hewlett-Packard
Lenovo
Sony
Toshiba

Where you might get personal help

Credit card issuers
Better Business Bureau
State and local consumer affairs offices

Where you might prompt public action, but shouldn't expect personal help

The media


------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
What did you find most helpful about this guide? What would you like to
see improved? Your feedback will help us serve consumers better,
so please drop us a note at problempc@cro.consumer.org.

------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------