Overstock.com Took My $450, Sent An $18 Part Instead Of An XBOX
Reader David tried to buy an XBOX from Overstock.com, but they sent him an $18 part instead. Now they’ve got his money and are holding it hostage until he sends the part back. One problem: They haven’t...
View ArticleOverstock.com CEO: Wikipedia Has Become An Instrument Of Mass Mind-Control
Reader Adam forwarded us this bizarre email from Patrick Byrne, CEO of Overstock.com. After announcing deals on watches and exercise equipment, the email invites readers “Take 5 with Patrick, ” which...
View ArticleHug Me Pillow Relieves The Loneliness Until Morning
You don’t have to be sad anymore, single person. Overstock has you covered. Just don’t turn over in the middle of the night, especially if you have night terrors. Some of the reviews are insightful,...
View ArticleOverstock Thinks Disney Fans Are Pervs
Aijin was shopping for Disney Princess gear on Overstock.com, then fielded an indecent proposal from the website, suggesting Disney Princess fans would go on to purchase Girls Gone Wild videos. What do...
View ArticleThis Overstock.com Banner Ad Is Only A Cruel Joke
Sometimes banner ads online promise a great price, but do not reflect actual reality. That’s the sad lesson that reader Ricky writes that he learned recently after clicking on a banner ad for...
View ArticleOverstock Accepts Returned Sony Reader But Charges $93.41 For Missing USB Cable
If you ever wondered why Sony eBook readers cost so much, it’s apparently because of the included mini USB cable—at least according to Overstock.com. When reader Matt forgot to include the cable when...
View ArticleOverstock.com Sued For Allegedly Overstating Discounts
Apparently, the “O” in Overstock.com stands for “Overstating discounts and misleading customers,” at least according to the district attorneys in seven California counties. They’ve filed suit against...
View ArticleLuggage Tag Already Filled Out With Contact Info Of Customer Who Didn’t...
(balmes)Things get returned to retailers and sent back out to other customers. It happens. What isn’t supposed to happen is that one customer gets the item with all of the personal information of the...
View ArticleFamily Orders Toy Table From Overstock.com, Gets Free Rat Instead
(frankieleon) A family near Houston claims that they ordered a toy wooden table from Overstock.com, and received a box with what appears to be a mummified rat in it instead. They contacted a local TV...
View Article5 Highlights From California Judge’s False Advertising Ruling Against...
(steakpinball)You might remember how earlier this year, a court in California ruled that Overstock.com violates California’s unfair competition and false advertising laws. Simply put: a lot of the...
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