Argos misprice! 28inch TV outfit, £0.49 [CLOSED]

Searcher2

I know I can ring... I guess not at this time of night...but some people have ordered by debit card and say that money has been taken from their current account (see previous posts). I thought a debit from a debit card was instant (like a cashback from a supermarket from a debit card or a cash withdrawal from a cash machine).... but maybe you are right and it has only been reserved.

BritBrat

I have just checked and they have taken the funds from credit card for the Argos order, but not from the bank card for the homebase offer that was done after the Argos one.

Can't tell if it's only holding but it looks like it's taken as my credit has changed.

Gives me more hope, but won't hold breath.

sparky61

I've just checked my order acknowledgement that I printed out.

Thank you for using the argos.co.uk online service.
Your order number for the following products is ********
This order has been charged to your card.
I used a Nationwide debit card.

amateur_saver

so has anyone heard anything today then ??

I haven't so far - but I expect Argos are flapping like made today

A_S xx

ClarkeEJ

The money has been taken from my bank account....

haverhillhammer

Not a call or email from Argos, yet!

I bet the Argos offices are an 'interesting' place to be today

Hintza

Was on the radio this morning 5 live. Had a guy from CAB on basically your not going to get your stuff "Obviously an error" was the quote.

parsnips

maybe they will cancel all orders and return the money to the accounts without giving anyone an email.

mirandamayhem

had an email

Bush TV/DVD combi (Product No: 536/1108)

I refer to your order for the above product and thank you for placing an order with Argos.co.uk

Unfortunately there were was an accidental error on the price shown on our website for this product during 27th August causing the product to be advertised for £0.49 rather than the correct price of £349.99. This error has now been rectified and in accordance with Condition 4.2(b) of our Website terms and conditions I am writing to advise you of this problem.

We have therefore had to reject all orders placed at the incorrect price in accordance with Condition 2.3 of our Website terms and conditions and with regret we cannot accept your order.

On behalf of Argos I apologise for the inconvenience caused and can assure you that any charges debited to your payment card, will be fully refunded as soon as possible.

Thank you again for your custom with Argos.

Yours faithfully,

Mari-Ann Wiggin
ARG Contact Centre Manager

rizla01

Bet they've been in consultaion with their legal eagles all day.

They ARE liable but need to make some gesture, I think.

Look out for a press release soon?