Kicker: A real slap in the face

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NICK EICHER, HOST: A mother in China discovered her 11-year-old had spent about $70 on trading cards without permission.

So she sought to send them back—only to find out the seller had a refund policy that could only be called a slap in the face.

To get her money back, mom was told she had to send along proof of discipline: a specific requirement that she provide a five-minute video of herself slapping her daughter—not kidding—complete with “clearly audible” sound. And not only that, but also a handwritten apology letter signed and fingerprinted by the child. This whole thing concerning 70 bucks.

Now, mom didn’t go along with this ridiculous request—but the seller didn’t budge, either.

So, it seems sparing the rod, in this case, spoiled the refund.

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