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Bought a dongle with 3 months internet and no expiry but not working, and told tough

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Shouldnt be a problem returning it to shop(then again they may say no as seal is broken so what are my rights)

Basically got a dongle with 3 months internet included(not free), went home plugged it in and nothing, rang mobile provider an was told number was deactivated because it was unused.

What legal rights do I have in this instance? I would understand if it had a expiry date but it didnt so basically duped into buying it

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  • Esqui
    Esqui Posts: 3,414 Forumite
    Have you actually taken it back?

    If you've only just got the thing, you can reject it for a full refund.
    Squirrel!
    If I tell you who I work for, I'm not allowed to help you. If I don't say, then I can help you with questions and fixing products. Regardless, there's still no secret EU law.
    Now 20% cooler
  • arcon5
    arcon5 Posts: 14,099 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Combo Breaker
    Doesn't sound like anyone was duped in to anything. Just a simple oversight by the retailer.

    Go back and ask them to exchange it
  • maninthestreet
    maninthestreet Posts: 16,127 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture
    Return the item under SOGA - it's clearly not fit for purpose.
    "You were only supposed to blow the bl**dy doors off!!"
  • agrinnall
    agrinnall Posts: 23,344 Forumite
    10,000 Posts Combo Breaker
    Does anybody sell a dongle with no expiry these days? I had a Vodafone one that did this some years ago but they changed the T&Cs about 18 months ago so it now does expire. I wasn't aware that anyone else offered one.
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