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Security locks still on blu-rays

ppshay · 2013-11-24 18:22:55

I bought around 40 blu-rays from HMV in Derry in their closing down sale. I've just discovered that 11 of these still have the red security locks on them and can't be opened. Is there anything I can do about this? I didn't keep the receipt. Would I be suspected of stealing them if I went into a different branch and asked…

24-11-2013 07:22PM

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ppshay

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I bought around 40 blu-rays from HMV in Derry in their closing down sale. I've just discovered that 11 of these still have the red security locks on them and can't be opened. Is there anything I can do about this? I didn't keep the receipt. Would I be suspected of stealing them if I went into a different branch and asked them to unlock them?

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#2 24-11-2013 07:55PM

Soundman

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Did you pay by cash or card?

If by card, you could bring in your statement as proof of purchase.

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#3 03-12-2013 05:48PM

andy1249

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Ive had a few like that , some via Amazon , some from HMV ....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3AGyxxW4QZs

A strong magnet and a small screwdriver is what you need.

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