$310 million DRAM price fixing settlement could get you $10 - or much, much more
From PC Magazine article by Jared Newman
"If you bought a computer or other device that uses DRAM around the turn of the century, you could be eligible for a payout as part of a price fixing settlement.
The settlement is the result of class action and attorneys general lawsuits against a dozen DRAM manufacturers, including Samsung, Toshiba, Hynix and Hitachi. In total, the manufacturers have agreed to pay out $310 million in a nationwide settlement, and roughly $200 million of that money will go to consumers and businesses who were affected."
This one's a no-brainer. If you bought any kind of computer (or related) equipment between 1/1/98 and 12/31/02, you qualify for at least the minimum settlement, which will vary depending on how many people place claims and how much stuff you bought. BTW, you are not expected to have receipts or even have the equipment any more. Don't remember the exact brand of the stuff you bought? No problem; you only have to state how many of them.
In my own case, I was quite the techno-geek at the time. The claim process took me under 5 minutes to place my claim for 2 computers, 2 printers, 1 memory module, 2 aftermarket graphics cards, 1 video game console, and 1 PDA. I'm pretty confident I'll see some money, but not anytime soon. Claims will be accepted until 8/1/14.
Place YOUR claim by clicking HERE, and may the odds be ever in your favor!
