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Hi,

My sofa is broken it is apparent it is now negative equity. Fair Enough.



repair- not possible
replacement - discussing
refund - purchase price minus 20% which again is acceptable



1)Is the replacement supposed to match the value of purchase price or does wear and tear apply?

2) Would I be able to replace for like for like? Company is pushing for cheaper option.

T.I.A

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  • withabix
    withabix Posts: 9,508 Forumite
    More information required.

    How old is it?

    Where did you buy it from?

    Original cost price?

    What has broken? (and how?)
    British Ex-pat in British Columbia!
  • withabix wrote: »
    More information required.

    How old is it?

    Where did you buy it from?

    Original cost price?

    What has broken? (and how?)


    18 Months

    Shop Direct

    £1049.99

    The leather has started cracking. Independent Inspector has assessed and confirmed inherent fault.not misuse.
  • zorber
    zorber Posts: 1,107 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Combo Breaker
    My understanding is wear and tear now play a factor. In fact if they could get hold of a secondhand one to the same age and design they would be in their rights to offer you this.

    The offer of a refund -20% seems reasonable take it before they change their mind
    "Save the cheerleader - Save the world"
  • I agree, seems fair.
    Thinking critically since 1996....
  • Zandoni
    Zandoni Posts: 3,465 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Name Dropper Photogenic
    If the Leather as cracked I'd wonder if they had passed the OP off with Bicast Leather, there are a number of threads on here concerning this product.

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bicast_leather
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