Old paper vouchers with no expiry date

Hi. I was having a clear out and came across some pristine 16 year old paper vouchers from Argos (£70) and Marks and Spencer’s (£25), both have which have no visible expiry date anywhere including the small print. 
Should these still be acceptable?

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  • davidmcn
    davidmcn Posts: 23,596 Forumite
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    After 16 years you're relying on the retailers' goodwill. I'm not sure either of them will still have means of processing old vouchers.
  • custardy
    custardy Posts: 38,365 Forumite
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    I would say no chance. Likely supplied with an accompanying receipt at time of purchase with expiry date.
  • ThumbRemote
    ThumbRemote Posts: 4,715 Forumite
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    Legally yes they should be acceptable. The retailer may have no way of processing them in a store, so your best bet is to contact head office and see if they will transfer them into modern gift cards. 
  • davidmcn
    davidmcn Posts: 23,596 Forumite
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    Legally yes they should be acceptable.
    Why wouldn't the usual 6 year limitation period apply?
  • KatrinaWaves
    KatrinaWaves Posts: 2,944 Forumite
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    They also stopped making/accepting them over ten years ago, so they would know their age

    Its always worth a shout to their customer services (after Covid, don’t bother them for £25 now) but you may be out of luck 
  • JReacher1
    JReacher1 Posts: 4,661 Forumite
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    I think they may accept them. They still accept the LOVE2SHOP paper vouchers so they may also accept old Argos paper vouchers. 

    You’ll have to go and ask them. 
  • Thanks everyone for your advice. So far M&S have confirmed they will accept them. Awaiting the Argos response
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