unexpected cost of a bottle of wine

liquidity_2

Thanks for all replies.

My definition of duress in this instance is the implied pay up or we'll ring the police. Perhaps not strictly according the dictionary definition but I certainly paid unwillingly.

gettingtheresometime

The point is a little more is subjective - what may be a little more may not be to another.

I think the problem is that you should have asked for the price when offered it...!!!!!! apearing to be a cheap skate !

The only other thought that springs to mind is that you were charged for the correct bottle of wine?

naedanger

liquidity wrote: »

My definition of duress in this instance is the implied pay up or we'll ring the police. Perhaps not strictly according the dictionary definition but I certainly paid unwillingly.

Perhaps "under protest" might be a better alternative. (Personally I think "under duress" is also valid but it seems others take it to imply improper threats).

unholyangel

"a little more" I would say should have been no more than £35 - 25% increase - definitely not an increase of 114%.

And yes OP should have asked. But the OP isn't the one who has legal obligations to provide prices to consumers under the CCRs or to ensure their trading practices are transparent and not misleading under the CPRs - the restaurant is.

Gravedigger

But if the most expensive wine on the list was £28, apart from fizz, how did they then produce a bottle of wine that was "A little bit more?" Unless they sent out to the local liquor store for it. I wouldn't have paid and when the police arrived would tell them I was prepared to pay the bill but with a substantial reduction. Anyway, the police would probably have been busy chasing speeders and litter dumpers. :cool:

melanzana

Honestly, all this talk about CCRs ( must look that up) and all the rest of it, is just a cop out for people being silly and stupid the next day, or when they get the bill!

If you are concerned about the price of anything, ASK before buying. Simple isn't it?

Then you know, and all this internet faff and angst is no more.

New_Me

Don't forget to leave them a review on Tripadvisor

daytona0

It could have been worse.

Lavendyr

Why didn't you ask "how much is a little bit more"?

Pollycat

Lavendyr wrote: »

Why didn't you ask "how much is a little bit more"?

I would definitely have done this.

Gravedigger wrote: »

But if the most expensive wine on the list was £28, apart from fizz, how did they then produce a bottle of wine that was "A little bit more?"

My thought too.
Why would they just happen to have a £60 bottle of wine that wasn't on the menu?

OP - was the wine good i.e significantly better than the £28 bottle you originally ordered?
Or do you think you might have been 'had' and were fobbed off with this more expensive bottle?
What was the £28 wine and what was the £60 wine?