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Should I Sue

The_Deep · 2011-07-30 16:17:43

I am mindful to take an eBay trader to court for a very small amount, (less than £10.00). I purchased some speakers from him in April which burnt out. He was reluctant to issue a refund so I sent the speakers to my local Trading Standards Department. They have come back to me to say that they do not comply with UK Safety…

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pcombo Posts: 3,429 Forumite

1 August 2011 at 12:28PM

The_Deep wrote: »

You must lead a very boring life

Not really, we have just returned from ten weeks at our second home in Spain, driving both ways. In early October we shall return until Christmas. Next month I shall have to do the tax returns for my small property business. Taking on large corporations, exposing rip off traders, and teasing people on message boards is just an amusing pastime. sideline.

K3, you are not paying attention I have already said that I am retired, do try to keep up.

If you think that I am grumpy have a look at this

http://www.grumpieroldmen.co.uk/forum/phpBB3/viewforum.php?f=3&sid=21015b9b9571788839f0985939211805

I am quite laid back compared to some of them.

So you have a second home in spain (nice) and a business and your worrying about £10 Seriously!!!

Dominic Littlewood/Matt Allwright gets paid to find rogue traders, You dont you dont.

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tomwakefield Posts: 8,036 Forumite

1 August 2011 at 12:30PM

k3lvc wrote: »

But there's no mention on there whether they comply with the Plugs & Sockets act :rotfl:

I guess the OP is referring to the Plugs and Sockets etc. (Safety) Regulations 1994
Learn something new every day

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tomwakefield Posts: 8,036 Forumite

1 August 2011 at 12:32PM

The_Deep wrote: »

Taking on large corporations, exposing rip off traders, exposing Town Hall waste, and teasing people on message boards are just an amusing pastime (sic).

Surely you mean pastimes

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The_Deep Posts: 16,830 Forumite

1 August 2011 at 12:53PM

tomwakefield wrote: »

Surely you mean pastimes

I do not think so, they are a means of passing the time, singular.

However, I am always ready to consider a reasoned argument as to why you think that I am mistaken.

You never know how far you can go until you go too far.
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tomwakefield Posts: 8,036 Forumite

1 August 2011 at 1:02PM

Each one is a distinct pastime and they should therefore be referred to as plural when listed.

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The_Deep Posts: 16,830 Forumite

1 August 2011 at 1:09PM

I am not sure that I agree with you, do you have an authority?

You never know how far you can go until you go too far.
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The_Deep Posts: 16,830 Forumite

1 August 2011 at 1:58PM

lessthanimpressed wrote: »

Do you have one?

I may have!

You never know how far you can go until you go too far.
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Fergie76 Posts: 2,293 Forumite

1 August 2011 at 8:10PM

The_Deep wrote: »

You must lead a very boring life

Not really, we have just returned from ten weeks at our second home in Spain, driving both ways. In early October we shall return until Christmas.

Next month I shall have to do the tax returns for my small property business.

Taking on large corporations, exposing rip off traders, exposing Town Hall waste, and teasing people on message boards are just an amusing pastime.

K3, you are not paying attention I have already said that I am retired, do try to keep up.

If you think that I am grumpy have a look at this

http://www.grumpieroldmen.co.uk/forum/phpBB3/viewforum.php?f=3&sid=21015b9b9571788839f0985939211805

I am quite laid back compared to some of them.

So if you are so rich, why are you resorting to buying a set of speakers on ebay for less than £10?

Why not spend some of your riches on a decent set?

You get what you paid for, after all!

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The_Deep Posts: 16,830 Forumite

2 August 2011 at 8:38AM

For the same reason that we fly Ryanair, for the same reason I drive a Mazda rather than a Mercedes, to help my children buy decent houses, to pay for my grandchildrens' education.

Everyone has their own prorities, what are yours, trainers?

You never know how far you can go until you go too far.
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vyle Posts: 2,379 Forumite

2 August 2011 at 9:12AM

shaun_from_Africa wrote: »

Even though it doesn't matter in this instance, parts of the SOGA do appy to private sellers.
The relevant parts are those that stste that the goods must be as described and that the seller must have the right to sell them.

Well I never knew that.

You learn something new, etc...

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