Originally Posted By Jim in Merced CA Hi all. Looking for some advice. Here's my sad story. I was at Disneyland in November 2008, and bought a Mickey Mouse watch. Paid close to $100. A year later, and the watch just won't keep time. Had it checked at a local watch repair -- thought the battery was dead -- guy said the battery was fine. He checked it out, said it's a decent watch -- he added some lubricant, to see if maybe the works were hung up, maybe get it rolling. Still doesn't keep time. Went back to the repair guy -- said it's going to be $45 just to open it up and look at it. Unfortunately, I don't have the original receipt from Disneyland. What do you guys suggest? Am I SOL?
Originally Posted By tashajilek Go back to DL and demand your money back. Dont take no for an answer!
Originally Posted By davewasbaloo Welcome to the modern world, I would either pay to have it fixed, or junk it. It is over a year old, in this day in age, it seems not much is made to last longer.
Originally Posted By Jim in Merced CA Thanks for the feedback. davewasbaloo -- the watch repair guy here in Merced mentioned that the watch works are 'actually pretty decent.' Which surprised me. To me, the watch should at least be on par with a Fossil watch -- which run in the $75-$80 range and last 4-5 years. I'm not close to Disneyland, so going to the shop and demanding a refund is not going to happen.
Originally Posted By tashajilek I was just bugging ya. Well maybe it's the correct time somewhere in the world lol.
Originally Posted By davewasbaloo Might be worth checking it out to get the watch guy to fix it if you like it. Sadly, unless it's north of $300, seems Disney does not do quality anymore, and even then, it is questionable. It seems like Disney went to being a hallmark of quality to being almost on par with Krusty the Clown merchandise commensurate with Eisner's final years and worse in the Iger era. Knock on wood, my hand painted Disney watch is still in good condition (nearly 3 years old), although I had vouchers and it was 60% off, the original ticket price was $500. Even then I was worried. The 3 $60 - $100 watches we bought all died within a year. Aweful really (and don't get me started on Disney toys or clothes).
Originally Posted By leemac Jim - call the Disneyland DelivEARS folks. Tell them the truth, that you are disappointed that it barely lasted a year and see if they will make a goodwill gesture. Worth a shot. Lee
Originally Posted By Spirit of 74 Jim ... I honestly wonder if Disney makes the cheapest watches on earth. Every Disney watch I purchase winds up dying within a year and new batteries never seem to work. So, my advice would be simply not to buy one. Something just ain't kosher. I did recently pick one up but for $5.99 at WDW Property Control, I consider it a throwaway.
Originally Posted By Jim in Merced CA It's very disappointing, as it's a great looking watch. Mickey Mouse and everything... P
Originally Posted By WestWind Jim in MCA - it will always be a great looking watch. leemac had a good suggestion of calling them to let them know of the problem and that you're not happy. Honestly I don't think I would. Like others have said we live in times of many poor quality products. I do not want to just accept poor quality, but it is difficult to insist on the best quality when the biggest factor is usually cost. I have a Skagen with Micky on the face that has been working perfectly for several years now.
Originally Posted By Jim in Merced CA Well, I don't think $100 is necessarily a 'cheap' watch. Heck, a $75 Fossil watch will last a good 10 years - maybe more.
Originally Posted By Jim in Merced CA On the positive side -- it keeps perfect time -- twice a day. buh-dum-bum!
Originally Posted By raer I would contact DelivEars as well. Here is their email: dl.delivears@disney.go.com It's worth a try.
Originally Posted By FiveBearRugs Now *I'm* worried...I got a $300 Bulova-brand Mickey Mouse watch for my 30th birthday last year...do you think Disney would skimp on the quality and batteries for that?? Should I tell the person who got it for me to keep the receipt?
