I always use a VISA card for these transactions. Its been years, but I had a problem with some plug wires and same tapdance routine "we'll get back to you"...I contacted my bank and requested a "chargeback". I got my money back and I don't know what transpired between them and the bank. Gotta follow procedure and have you act together. I'm a very good customer so I wasn't surprised the bank took my side...
Always wondered this too. I'm guessing that it doesn't work out well for the shady vendor... as if there is one unbending law ov the universe it is that no matter what, one way or another, BANKS DONT LOSE.
