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[Closed] Distance selling regulations - what if a seller doesn't play by the rules?

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Hi all,

I bought some parts from a breakers over the phone, they are no good but I was promised a refund in this case when I bought them. Also, today the payment appeared on my online banking, and the price was £164.50 as apposed to £105 that I was told on the phone. So I called and politley requested a refund and return address, but they seem reluctant, and talked of a 'credit note'.

Has anybody else had a problem like this? What can I do if they refuse a refund? I might be worring a little early, but they didn't inspire confidence!

[url= http://www.oft.gov.uk/advice_and_resources/resource_base/legal/distance-selling-regulations/ ]Distance Selling Regulations[/url]


 
Posted : 12/02/2010 5:53 pm
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Ultimately you will have to go to the small claims court at a guess.

http://www.berr.gov.uk/whatwedo/consumers/fact-sheets/page38102.html

http://www.consumerdirect.gov.uk/


 
Posted : 12/02/2010 6:01 pm
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Write instead, which is required to cancel under the DSR anyway.


 
Posted : 12/02/2010 6:04 pm
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If they've charged you more and the stuff is wrong then that'd be sales of goods act isn't it?

Your have to provide written notification, but that can be email / fax / letter.

http://www.breckmanandcompany.co.uk/content/business/sales-and-marketing/distance-selling-regulations-an-introduction.html


 
Posted : 12/02/2010 6:14 pm
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Thanks fellas - I plan to return the bits with a letter explaining that I want a refund (politely) and I'll keep a copy. I really don't want the hassle of a small claims court...


 
Posted : 12/02/2010 6:58 pm

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