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Bought branded skirt online for £25. Label says £22

Strawberry123_2
Strawberry123_2 Posts: 5 Forumite
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I was just wondering if this is legal? I could have gone straight to the brand's shop and saved £3

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  • gordikin
    gordikin Posts: 4,422 Forumite
    Perfectly legal.
  • dmg24
    dmg24 Posts: 33,920 Forumite
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    Strawberry123 wrote: »
    I was just wondering if this is legal? I could have gone straight to the brand's shop and saved £3

    You could, but you didn't.
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  • Strawberry123_2
    Strawberry123_2 Posts: 5 Forumite
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    The reason I didn't was because I had no idea that it was only £22. I am suprised it is legal though as I though the label as opposed to the RRP was what determined price and they couldn't charge more
  • dmg24
    dmg24 Posts: 33,920 Forumite
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    Strawberry123 wrote: »
    The reason I didn't was because I had no idea that it was only £22. I am suprised it is legal though as I though the label as opposed to the RRP was what determined price and they couldn't charge more

    I trust you don't know what RRP stands for? Recommended Retail Price - the clue is in the name.

    Welcome to MSE - always do your research before buying! ;)
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  • Strawberry123_2
    Strawberry123_2 Posts: 5 Forumite
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    Yes I do know what RRP stands for. I meant that unlike the RRP, I thought a labelled price carried more weight
  • cyberbob
    cyberbob Posts: 9,480 Forumite
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    Strawberry123 wrote: »
    Yes I do know what RRP stands for. I meant that unlike the RRP, I thought a labelled price carried more weight

    Nope even if you bought this in a shop and it was labelled £22 they could still charge £25 as all a price is an invitation to buy. As others said the clue is in the word Recommended.
  • KevInChester
    KevInChester Posts: 458 Forumite
    Send a polite Email to Customer Services, explain, and they may well refund the £3 as a gesture of goodwill :)
  • Equaliser123
    Equaliser123 Posts: 3,404 Forumite
    Thing is you were happy to pay £25. why the fuss now?
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