For anyone who's following along, I've been fighting Samsung to get my pre-order credit for almost a year now.

In this latest exchange (below), they apparently forget they are a super-colossal-mega-corporation and claim "original promotions cannot be applied to the replacement orders". As if they have no ability to work around their own system.

They also imply, quite humorously, that they do not agree that Samsung is obligated to honor the original promotional pricing.

Part 1: https://www.reddit.com/r/AndroidXR/s/PXvPEYZC13

Part 2: https://www.reddit.com/r/AndroidXR/s/CBawfo0cRV

Part 3: https://www.reddit.com/r/AndroidXR/s/jRWPxmr4v1

Full Details of the latest back-and-forth below:

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EMAIL EXCHANGE BELOW

Hello (redacted)

I understand that you disagree with Samsung's position, and I've taken the time to review the information you provided.

At this point, we've reached the stage where we're repeating the same arguments from opposite sides. You believe Samsung is obligated to honor the original promotional pricing. Samsung's position remains that the original promotions cannot be applied to the replacement orders.

Because the previous offers were declined, they are not automatically reinstated. However, as part of my review, I was able to secure a goodwill resolution of a $75 refund and a $150 Samsung.com promotional code. That remains the maximum accommodation available.

If you would like to accept that offer, let me know and I'll arrange the processing. Otherwise, I will document your position and proceed with closure of my review.

Warm Regards,

Mary

Executive Case Manager | Customer Support | eCommerce | Samsung Electronics America

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Mary ---

I think you have described the positions appropriately.

>You believe Samsung is obligated to honor the original promotional pricing.

My belief in the matter is irrelevant.  I'm sure you would agree that Samsung is obligated to honor its commitments. Period.

>Samsung's position remains that the original promotions cannot be applied to the replacement orders.

Clearly, Samsung could apply the original promotions as promised.  Samsung does not want to.

Samsung has the ability to apply the promotions to the replacement orders; stating otherwise is another misleading statement.

Furthermore, to give Samsung an out, I've even offered the option to simply reset: refund the payment and have the product returned.

I realize this is anecdotal, but I've shared my story with many people and asked if I am crazy for thinking Samsung should honor the pre-order credit.  Every single one of them is confused by the vigor with which Samsung has defended its position.  They ask if I've shown them where Samsung promised to apply the credits after reordering.  They asked if I have it in writing and why Samsung would not simply honor the rebates when presented with this evidence.  I mean, these are promotions publicly available to everyone!  It is quite clear that I did everything they asked.

No one can understand why you are defending this position.  Not even financially, as you've now spent far more capital creating obstacles and defending this position than the bundle promotion is worth.  It's almost as if Samsung has backed itself into a corner that it cannot exit, forcing it to deny accountability at all costs or to avoid some sort of risk associated with admitting fault.

I remain resolved to reach an agreement.  Requiring additional purchases is unacceptable.

Regards,

(redacted)

Part 1: https://www.reddit.com/r/AndroidXR/s/PXvPEYZC13

Part 2: https://www.reddit.com/r/AndroidXR/s/CBawfo0cRV

Part 3 (This Post)

I am simply going to paste the entirety of the Samsung Support email this time, and redact personal information; this entire saga is exhausting....

TLDR:

Samsung denied my promotion by blaming their own order cancellation on me and offering insulting “goodwill” credit. I rejected their dishonest settlement, formally documenting their bad-faith tactics and broken contractual promises while demanding accountability instead of negotiation.

Latest Email Exchange Below:

>Hello (redacted),
Thank you for your continued patience while we completed a comprehensive review of your concerns regarding orders (redacted), (redacted), and (redacted).

>After reviewing the order history, prior support interactions, promotional details, and the documentation provided, we confirmed that the original $100 Reserve Promotion was associated with the original preorder transaction and could not be transferred to replacement orders once the original order was cancelled.

>We also confirmed that the replacement purchases did not recreate the original bundle configuration associated with the bundle promotion. The original order included additional items that were not repurchased, including Galaxy Buds3 Pro and an additional Travel Case. As a result, the original bundle promotion requirements were no longer satisfied.

>Additionally, all products associated with your replacement orders are now outside Samsung's return eligibility period and are no longer eligible for return or refund under Samsung's standard return policy.

>While we are unable to apply the original promotional pricing to the replacement orders, we appreciate the time you invested in documenting your concerns and the challenges you experienced throughout the ordering process.

>As a one-time goodwill exception, Samsung is prepared to offer:

>A $75 refund toward the Galaxy XR Controllers purchase

>A $150 Samsung.com promotional code for use on a future purchase

>This represents the maximum accommodation available and our final resolution regarding this matter.

Should you wish to accept this resolution, please reply to this email and I will arrange for processing.

Thank you for the opportunity to review your concerns.

Warm Regards,

Mary

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So..... I responded with the following, quoting Samsung Support in-line.

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Mary -

Thank you for your detailed review.  My responses are below.

>... the original $100 Reserve Promotion was associated with the original preorder transaction and could not be transferred to replacement orders once the original order was cancelled.

Samsung cancelled the order, not me.  Written documentation confirms Samsung promised to apply the $100 Reserve Promotion to a replacement order.  Further, Samsung created the replacement order and sent it to me to add my credit card.  This is already documented.

Samsung's administrative inability to transfer the $100 Reserve Promotion is irrelevant.

The base facts that are relevant:

1. Samsung promised a promotion based on pre-ordering and purchasing a Galaxy XR
2. I preordered and purchased a Galaxy XR
3. Samsung refused to honor the promised $100 Reserve Promotion

>We also confirmed that the replacement purchases did not recreate the original bundle configuration associated with the bundle promotion. The original order included additional items that were not repurchased, including Galaxy Buds3 Pro and an additional Travel Case. As a result, the original bundle promotion requirements were no longer satisfied.

I agree that the orders were not identical; however, this point is both misleading and irrelevant.

Your statement is misleading because it implies that the bundle promotions required all items, which is untrue, and surely you know that.  Claiming that someone needed to buy controllers, earbuds and two travel cases to qualify for a single bundle promotion borders on blatant misrepresentation.

In case you were unaware, the bundle promotions were individually associated with each item: one for the controllers, one for the travel case, and one for the earbuds.

Importantly, I have only been seeking bundle promotion credit for the two items I purchased: Travel Case and Controllers.  These are the items for which Samsung promised to apply the bundle credit.

Again, the base facts that are relevant:

1. Samsung promised a bundle credit for purchasing a Travel Case when purchasing a Galaxy XR
2. Samsung promised a bundle credit for purchasing Controllers when purchasing a Galaxy XR
3. I purchased a Galaxy XR
4. I purchased a Travel Case
5. I purchased Controllers
6. Samsung refused to honor the bundle credit for the Travel Case

Note:  Samsung has offered to honor the $75 bundle credit for the Controllers.

  

>Additionally, all products associated with your replacement orders are now outside Samsung's return eligibility period and are no longer eligible for return or refund under Samsung's standard return policy.

Samsung's standard return policy is for standard returns.  Unless Samsung routinely cancels orders to avoid honoring Promotional and Bundle Credits, this situation clearly falls outside the standard policy.  Further, this situation doesn't involve defective products, which the Standard Return Policy covers, but rather, it involves defective orders.  Defective orders that Samsung cancelled, generated and directed.

>As a one-time goodwill exception, Samsung is prepared to offer:

I appreciate the offer, however, I feel confident countering with the following:

As a one-time goodwill exception, I am prepared to:

• Hold Samsung accountable to its promise of a $100 Reserve Promotion for pre-ordering and purchasing a Galaxy XR; AND
• Hold Samsung accountable to its promise of a $75 Bundle Credit for the Controllers; AND
• Hold Samsung accountable to its promise of a $75 Bundle Credit for the Travel Case

Else, also as a one-time goodwill exception, I am prepared to:

• Allow Samsung to renege on its promise; AND
• Allow Samsung to refund the Galaxy XR, the Travel Case and the Controllers; AND
• Allow Samsung to send RMAs and return shipping labels for each item

Please let me know your position on these offers.

I committed to staying level and calm throughout this exchange.  Based on our conversation, it seems clear that Samsung has no intention of engaging openly and honestly.  Nearly every response you have given is either intentionally misleading or borders on complete fabrication.  I see no other excuse for the fallacious claims you are making other than an attempt to avoid accountability by exhausting the consumer.

Regards,

(redacted)

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