Internet Cooling off Period for train tickets

TommyTaf

Is there a cooling off period after purchasing train tickets over the internet even if they are marked as discounted non-refunable tickets?

Optimist

Simple answer No....Distance Selling Regs do not apply to train tickets

Oopsadaisy

Any ideas why not??

whatmichaelsays

Oopsadaisy wrote: »

Any ideas why not??

Put simply, because you know exactly what you are buying when you are ordering.

There is no reason why you would want to "physically inspect" a train ticket, concert ticket, sporting event ticket, etc bought from a legitimate outlet. The Distance Selling Regulations are designed to help those who, for example, have bought clothing online that may not fit or furniture that they later find isn't suitable.

rsykes2000

whatmichaelsays wrote: »

Put simply, because you know exactly what you are buying when you are ordering.

There is no reason why you would want to "physically inspect" a train ticket, concert ticket, sporting event ticket, etc bought from a legitimate outlet. The Distance Selling Regulations are designed to help those who, for example, have bought clothing online that may not fit or furniture that they later find isn't suitable.

Been asked here before, so here's some more info and discussion as to why they aren't covered :
https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/comment/12292657#Comment_12292657

Oopsadaisy

Quote : Also the right to cancel does not apply to the following, unless you agree otherwise:

* personalised goods or goods made to a consumer's specification


This bit is the rationale behind a very clever scam going on at the moment.

It involves a 'mock auction' type set-up. Smooth talking French bloke eventually gets you to give your credit card details for a £2500 dinner service [worth £50] and here's the clever bit ...it's personalised with your intiials, so you can't cancel after the scam evening because they say 'Oh, too late we've started production'. Very clever.

And yes, it's unbelieveable that people would be so 'stupid' to give over their details etc, etc, etc......but it happens [usually because of strong manipulation and conditioning by the scammers].

cardinalbiggles

Is it not the same reason Apple offer "free" engraving on iPods when you buy from their online store?

sweetstudent

cardinalbiggles wrote: »

Is it not the same reason Apple offer "free" engraving on iPods when you buy from their online store?

It could very well be, but it is what sets Apple apart from other retailers by offering to go that extra mile! If i was going to by my OH a iPod Touch then i would not want to return it!