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

ultrak3wl · 27 August 2005 at 9:42AM

Bush 28in Integrated Digital TV, DVD Recorder and Stand.

Comes to £5.44 with delivery!

http://www.argos.co.uk/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?storeId=10001&langId=-1&catalogId=3801&productId=162234&clickfrom=name

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The current state of play

As you'll no doubt be aware by now, Argos aren't honouring this offer. I think this is a 'take it with a smile' case. The law isn't on side here (see my Guide to Consumer Rights that explains it)

This sites motto is "we spend our lives being screwed by companies for profit, this site is about (legally) screwing them back". Yet here this wasn't a loophole caused by targetting ignorance, apathy or inertia, it was a simple mistake. MoneySavers had a go - nothing ventured nothing gained, but its a balance. No one genuinely thought the price was real, so i think step back and smile.

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Binxy · 27 August 2005 at 9:44AM

Would they honour the price though - or would you have to pay full price?

Can't afford one at full price and nervous to order it

mjenn5 · 27 August 2005 at 9:45AM

has anybody gone for it and would you get it at that price ????

Binxy · 27 August 2005 at 9:50AM

I've gone for it.

Although found this on their terms and conditions:

4.2 The price you pay is the price displayed on this website at the time we receive your order apart from the following two exceptions:
a) For products reserved online for store pick up or any other reservation service the price you pay is the price in store on the day of collection.
b) While we try and ensure that all prices on our website are accurate, errors may occur. If we discover an error in the price of goods you have ordered we will inform you as soon as possible and give you the option of reconfirming your order at the correct price or cancelling it. If we are unable to contact you we will treat the order as cancelled. If you cancel and you have already paid for the goods, you will receive a full refund.

So it's only if they discover a pricing error.

Searcher2 · 27 August 2005 at 9:50AM

mjenn5 wrote:

has anybody gone for it and would you get it at that price ????

Not possible to reserve for store pickup. No way it will be honoured but worth a try!

hippypixie · 27 August 2005 at 9:51AM

Gulp, I have gone and ordered it but I am SURE they wont honor it, I mean its very unlikely surely??? If they try to charge me full price I shall return it! Now I am worrying in case I was too hasty! Lol

scrooge_mcduck_4 · 27 August 2005 at 9:51AM

I've gone for this (although it's a long shot) - points to note from the t&c's

Acceptance of your order and the completion of the contract between you and us will take place on despatch to you of the products ordered unless we have notified you that we do not accept your order or you have cancelled it (please refer to Returns and refunds).

AND

The price you pay is the price displayed on this website at the time we receive your order apart from the following two exceptions:
a) For products reserved online for store pick up or any other reservation service the price you pay is the price in store on the day of collection.
b) While we try and ensure that all prices on our website are accurate, errors may occur. If we discover an error in the price of goods you have ordered we will inform you as soon as possible and give you the option of reconfirming your order at the correct price or cancelling it. If we are unable to contact you we will treat the order as cancelled. If you cancel and you have already paid for the goods, you will receive a full refund.

zeke · 27 August 2005 at 9:51AM

Tried it and got through checkout. Not holding my breath through!

stratford_2 · 27 August 2005 at 9:52AM

From the t & cs

2.2 The 'confirmation' stage sets out the final details of your order. Following this, we will send to you an order acknowledgement email detailing the products you have ordered. Please note that this email is not an order confirmation or order acceptance from Argos.

2.3 Acceptance of your order and the completion of the contract between you and us will take place on despatch to you of the products ordered unless we have notified you that we do not accept your order or you have cancelled it (please refer to Returns and refunds).

4.2b) While we try and ensure that all prices on our website are accurate, errors may occur. If we discover an error in the price of goods you have ordered we will inform you as soon as possible and give you the option of reconfirming your order at the correct price or cancelling it. If we are unable to contact you we will treat the order as cancelled. If you cancel and you have already paid for the goods, you will receive a full refund.

vicky1_2 · 27 August 2005 at 9:52AM

well i've ordered it, worst thing is that I just send it back if they charge me anymore (but I can't see how they can)

divadee · 27 August 2005 at 9:53AM

I have just done it, doubt very much if i will get it, but i will kick off big time if they charge me 300 odd quid for it, i think they will just cancel the order!!

feel a whole b&q thing going on again with this!!!

i only ordered the one as i noticed when people ordered loads of things on mis-prices they dont get them but the people who just ordered one sometimes got lucky. this would be great for my bedroom!!!!

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

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