Jeff,
Sound infuriating!
In my experience as a retailer, AMEX will most likely be in your corner as a
customer. They are notorious, from a retailers point of view, for supporting
even some of the most inane customer disputes.Your claim sounds entirely
valid so keep in contact with AMEX. It will be interesting to see what the
listees collective wisdom produces for you.

Tracey

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