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Returns Policy....Help

Hi i dont know if i am posting on the right board here but i'll have a go.
I bought a pair of track suit bottoms from a sports shop & took them back a few days later for a refund.I was told "company policy" was to issue a credit note & not to credit my debit card.
Can they do this by law,as i dont want to spend any more money in this shop & wanted a refund.I now have no goods & a credit note,i feel as though they have held me to ransome alittle bit.

Cheers for any info on this matter


Ian

Comments

  • Wig
    Wig Posts: 14,139 Forumite
    If there was nothing wrong with them you have no right for a refund. Legally the shop doesn't even have to take them back. SO be happy with your credit note.

    If they were faulty, then you would be able to get a refund assuming it was only a few days. Some dishonest people will actually make something faulty before they take it back to ensure they do get a refund.
  • aliasojo
    aliasojo Posts: 23,053 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Combo Breaker
    Agree with Wig, I'm afraid.

    As this has happened to me in the past, I now make a point of asking at time of buying what would happen if I wanted a refund. If I don't like the answer, I either don't buy the item, or I make absolutely sure I do want it.

    Think you'll need to file this under 'experience'.
    Herman - MP for all! :)
  • Ian73
    Ian73 Posts: 194 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 100 Posts Combo Breaker
    Cheers for everyones comments,this is the first time EVER i have been in this situation,thats why i posted on here.I will put it down as experiance but still cant belive it.

    Ian
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