Toast warning

As Toast is often talked about here as an alternative to iDVD I thought I should tell you about my recent experience. I went to their web site and Toast 8 was being offered at $79 including a $20 mail in, usually $99. This item shows on the purchasing procedure right up until the end then although the mail in offer is still shown the value is set at zero. You can't download the pdf file that explains that the offer ended in 2007 until you have paid. I think this is very shoddy. I am still waiting for an explanation from them.

To continue: the mail in rebate expired three months ago yet still appeared as an offer. Now to add insult to injury Roxio brought out Toast 9 on the same day as they sent me Toast 8 the very same day! I have not received the disc yet but I have received an offer to buy the upgrade at $29.99.I wrote to say that I didn't find this fair (you must agree it is shifty)and asked for an explanation. I am told that the only (note 'only') way I can get the upgrade is to return 8 first for a refund and then purchase 9. No apology for their sharp practice just a note to say that they are sorry I am confused. The cheek of it! If this is what passes for customer care with them I feel it my duty to warn people of what I consider cheating.

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