[Nexus 7 General] Grims:
Below is the followup email I got within the 24-48 hour window they specified when I called in for an RMA.

Hi,

A replacement device will be provided and your original device will be inspected if you elect to send it in for warranty replacement.

*Important*

RETURN YOUR ORIGINAL DEVICE

You’ll need to return your original device to our service center. Additional charges for the full price of the device will be incurred if our service center doesn’t receive your original device within 21 days of your replacement delivery.

UNDERSTAND YOUR WARRANTY COVERAGE

Additional charges up to the full price of your device will be incurred if our service center determines that the damage to your original device isn’t covered under warranty. Prior to ordering your replacement and sending your device for inspection, please refer to the warranty card in the Nexus 7 packaging or visit www.asus.com for details on the ASUS limited warranty.

If you elect to send in your device and receive a replacement after reviewing the warranty, the first step is to return your device using the attached RMA.

Please package the item carefully. The original packing materials may be used. If you are returning fewer items than in the original shipment, please add effective packing materials to ensure the box and the enclosed device(s) are adequately protected from movement inside the shipping box.

For detailed instructions on preparing an item for return, please visit our Help Center at http://support.google.com/googleplay/bin/answer.py?hl=en&answer=2462890

To initiate the return of your original device you'll need to do the following:

1. Print the attached Return Authorization form

2. Insert the Return Authorization form into the outer UPS box.

3. You'll receive a UPS shipping label attached in a separate email. Check your email spam folder if you don't receive this shipping label within the hour.

4. Print this shipping label and affix it to the UPS box.

5. Take your package to any location of The UPS Store®, UPS Drop Box, UPS Customer Center, UPS Alliances (Office Depot® or Staples®) or Authorized Shipping Outlet near you.

To receive your replacement device free of charge, click the link below to access a personal cart that has been prepared with your replacement device already included. Please note that you must be signed in with the same account used to make your original purchase in order to access the below cart:

[REPLACEMENT CHECKOUT URL]

An authorization for the full price of the replacement device will be placed on your credit card. This means that a portion of your card’s credit limit is held for several days, but no charge is made if your original device is delivered within 21 days and the damage to your device is verified to be covered under warranty.

Regards,

*****

The Google Play Team

After placing the return order I got the following email

Thank you.

You’ve ordered a replacement from Google Play. The replacement order will appear as an authorization (AUTH) on your credit card but you will not be charged for the device, tax, or shipping, under normal circumstances.

Please check your email for instructions about returning your defective item. Return your defective item promptly to avoid being charged for this order. Please ensure that your shipment arrives at its destination within 21 days from the date of this order to avoid being charged. Following an inspection by the repair service center, the replacement device is yours to keep without charge if the problem is due to an issue covered under warranty.

Order number: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

Order date: Jul 23, 2012 1:27 PM CDT

Payment method offered as guarantee: DISCOVER xxx-8XXXX

Purchased from:

Google, Inc.

1600 Amphitheatre Parkway

Mountain View

CA

94043

United States

Ship to:

XXXXX

XXXX

XXXX

XX

XXXX

United States

Shipping Status	Quantity	Item	Price

Not Shipped	1	Nexus 7 16GB Tablet US - New	$249.00

Shipping:	$0.00

Tax(TX):	$0.00

Total (AUTH):	$249.00

The Total (AUTH) indicates the amount that has been authorized. This means that a portion of your card’s credit limit is held for several days but no charge is made.

The terms and conditions which apply to your purchase can be found at https://play.google.com/about/device-terms.html

Check the status of this order anytime in your Google Wallet Account.

Questions? Contact Google Play or call 1-855-83-NEXUS (1-855-836-3987).

---------- Post added at 01:36 PM ---------- Previous post was at 01:29 PM ----------

If nothing else it looks like a good way to get another N7 without shipping or taxes :P /s