So, MS seems to still be dicking me around, can I get anything out of it?

[Comrade Tovya]

Hmm, I'd bet anything that this thread topic is bogus.

MS has always been pretty easy to deal with for me, and if they charge you, anyone with a credit card know that all you have to do is contest the charge with your credit card company (takes about 5 minutes on the phone). Without a physical signature, you always get your money back on your card immediately, and the burden of proof is on the charger, which without an authorizing signature is impossible.

Why is this so hard for you?