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Legislation regarding online purchasing.

Hi, I recently was shopping online and noticed something which was quite cheap so i put x amount into my shopping cart and made the purchase. I was then sent an automated invoice stating my order number etc...later that day i recieved an email from the company saying that they had mispriced the items on the site and that they cannot sell at the price i purchased for? Where do i stand?

P.S. I have actually been charged for the goods, the money was taken from my bank account today. They say that it is not a binding purchase until they send the goods to me, i thought it was binding at the time they accept payment?

Thanks

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  • dmg24
    dmg24 Posts: 33,920 Forumite
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    What did the terms and conditions of sale say?

    Provide a linky to the website if you're not sure.

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  • dannybwoii
    dannybwoii Posts: 31 Forumite
    Thanks for the warm welcome =]

    and here is the link to the Terms and Conditions...i'm not sure if the Disclaimer part blows my arguement out of the water or not.

    http://www.discount-supplements.co.uk/shopcontent.asp?type=dsTerms
  • dmg24
    dmg24 Posts: 33,920 Forumite
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    When did you place the order and when were you charged?
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  • dannybwoii
    dannybwoii Posts: 31 Forumite
    I placed the order two days ago, and my available balance was reduced.
    They then told me the price was wrong which i disputed.
    Then I checked my balance today and the money has been taken.

    DateDescriptionMoney InMoney Out£ Balance11 Jun 08CARD PAYMENT TO A1 SPORTS LIMITED ON 2008-06-09 19.80
  • dannybwoii
    dannybwoii Posts: 31 Forumite
    So do i have a case guys? Shall i just ask for my money back or demand the said products for the price i paid?
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