On the train ride home from last week’s trip to Monterey, I noticed some problems with my headphones. Specifically, the right earphone would cut out unless the in-line volume control was turned all the way up. No big deal, I figured. I had purchased a two-year replacement plan for the headphones. I’d just take ‘em back to Radio Shack and make an exchange. Then, after going through the rather tedious process of getting the exchange all ready to go (I won’t bore you with all of the details, but it had to be done through the mail, not in-store), the headphones began working again. They’re not perfect. There’s still a little cutting in/out, but it’s not major. I decided to cancel the return. I figured if the Radio Shack people tested ‘em, and disproved my original claim, they’d just send ‘em back to me as-is. Besides, I still have the warranty and can arrange for another exchange if they really do die in the future.
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