I didn't help to get this resolved, but I read the thread as it went along and watched for updates. What wonderful news to hear, especially at this time of year. A Free Republic Christmas miracle.
Thank you all you dear Freepers for helping out publana and her (his?) father. Kinda puts a tear in my eye.
And God bless you, publana, and your lovely parents. Your father sounds fierce, and his offspring is a chip of the old block.
Oh, on a final note, do not second guess the results. Even though your father had a lot of stress and worry and trips to and fro, the fact that he actually received his entire refund is cause for celebration. It truly was a cheap lesson, not only for your father, but for all of us. I, for one, will not use a gift card ever again. Before this I had no thoughts about it one way or another.
Very true. After the situation was resolved, I began replaying all the events in my mind and became angry all over again. It didn't last long. ;) I remembered to count my blessings and go on.