sell it on Ebay for half price?
I take courses from time to time and read loads of books, and yes I have definitely gotten refunds on a few, but others have been priceless to me. I'm pretty clear on what I want and what I think will work for me personally.
If you have a decent reason (personal or financial or just not satisfied with product), call and ask for someone who is actually in charge where you bought it, explain your situation clearly, don't be too nice or rude, just be respectful, honest and clear. If you have a good reason and you are smart about it and persistent, it is likely you will get a refund unless it clearly states no refunds in the agreement. Don't get stuck talking to operators or salespeople or secretaries, don’t send letters or emails, call someone who is in charge in person, usually they are decent people, and if its in reasonable time, and you have a good reason, chances are you will get a refund.
I had to get a refund once when my friend was deployed in the military (no time to take the course, and lost interest in it). Another because I found a course the same day I liked better. Once I misplaced my passport and couldn’t attend. Another I resold on ebay (when I was really new I couldn’t afford it), I think I bought that one on Ebay too. I’ve also gotten refunds on memberships but sometimes had to pay for the time that had lapsed. Don’t get me wrong though - I buy a lot of courses/books, and refunds are the exception. But they do happen sometimes. I’ve probably learned more from reading books and taking courses as an adult than I ever did in any public school system, excepting private business schools which were excellent too.
The most expensive course I ever took was the $5k Robert Allen protege course and frankly the best I ever took. It’s a perfect fit for me but I don’t think it is for everyone. Real estate investing carries risk and people need to acknowledge that, also if you are a true entrepreneur at heart you will find a way to succeed, not everyone will try as hard as you, and most will probably give up because they don’t have the heart to see the vision through. I’m an artist before anything else and that is why I took that course because it is the perfect business model for me. Even U2 owns real estate and has multiple streams of income. But not everyone has my personality type and my drive, and if it’s not for you, don’t buy it. Almost always you can step away and decide later, even when people say you can’t. As for getting a refund, it may be possible, or it may be a deal is a deal, and unless you ask, you won’t know.
