second hand rights ?

mardatha

My hoover died on me and I bought one advertised on Gumtree. The couple were moving house and selling a few things. We tried it in their house for a minute & it seemed ok... got it home and there doesn't seem to be much suction at all. Have we the right to take it back and demand money back ? It was only £25, but I don't like to feel I've been conned:mad:

Anihilator

No rights at all.

Errata

The fact that it worked but has poor suction are two different things. It may be a useless model with poor suction even when new.

mardatha

LOL Errata, that makes me feel better ! I am BAD lol! TY both. I will forget it and buy a new one !

movingforward2010

change the bag?blocked pipe?

mardatha

Dunnit all !

The_Pedant

Your rights? The seller cannot state anything that is blatantly not true, but beyond that it really is a case of buyer beware.

So, unless they it works fine and it'll suck paint off the wall at 20 feet, I don't think you would have any comeback.

baza52

dont be sooo tight next time. vacs are cheap enough at argos or even a stiff broom will work wonders.
Perhaps your carpets are more soiled than the previous owner

hollydays

..and if your washing machine stops working,why not take your clothes down to a stream and wash them......:cool:

mardatha

LOL Holly right I will do that ! Am ignoring that poster - you always get one silly !!! eh. I got a wee Hetty at Costco this morning.

biscit

Luckily only one person has been anything other than sensible here.