Mobility Scooter Return - Advice Needed

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  • bris
    bris Posts: 10,548 Forumite
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    You got 5 days, that's actually very good. Most won't even look at a refund once you leave the shop as they don't need to offer any refund period.
  • mattyprice4004
    mattyprice4004 Posts: 7,492 Forumite
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    deannatrois wrote: »
    Wish the law was tightened up a bit to allow buyers a decent time to change their minds. Five days is nothing.
    Would you happily pay new price for an item someone has test driven for 30 days, with the associated wear and tear, scuffs and scratches?

    I think we all know the answer...
  • photome
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    mattyprice4004 wrote: »
    Would you happily pay new price for an item someone has test driven for 30 days, with the associated wear and tear, scuffs and scratches?

    I think we all know the answer...
    Exactly.

    Not sure the poster really thought it through
  • warehouse
    warehouse Posts: 3,362 Forumite
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    mattyprice4004 wrote: »
    Would you happily pay new price for an item someone has test driven for 30 days, with the associated wear and tear, scuffs and scratches?

    I think we all know the answer...
    photome wrote: »
    Exactly.

    Not sure the poster really thought it through

    She used it once. Did you actually read the OP's post or is making assumptions par for the course on here?
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  • photome
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    warehouse wrote: »
    She used it once. Did you actually read the OP's post or is making assumptions par for the course on here?


    would you still buy it as new and pay full price
  • A_Nice_Englishman
    A_Nice_Englishman Posts: 2,301 Forumite
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    A general point for anyone contemplating buying one of these and not having a friend or relative to borrow one from.

    Many shopping areas have a Shopmobility scheme where you can borrow one (or hire one at low cost) for an hour or two. You don't need to be on any mobility-related benefits, have a blue badge or anything. Obviously you can't take it home but it seems a good way to try out with no commitment or pressure from salespeople.

    http://www.shopmobility.org.uk
  • Robin9
    Robin9 Posts: 12,091 Forumite
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    A_Nice_Englishman wrote: »
    A general point for anyone contemplating buying one of these and not having a friend or relative to borrow one from.

    Many shopping areas have a Shopmobility scheme where you can borrow one (or hire one at low cost) for an hour or two. You don't need to be on any mobility-related benefits, have a blue badge or anything. Obviously you can't take it home but it seems a good way to try out with no commitment or pressure from salespeople.

    http://www.shopmobility.org.uk

    An excellent idea.

    I used to work for a Scooter supplier and we encouraged people to take second hand scooters home on a trial so they could make a good decision. It can be frightening travelling at 4 mph very close to the ground.
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  • warehouse
    warehouse Posts: 3,362 Forumite
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    photome wrote: »
    would you still buy it as new and pay full price

    Also don't recall seeing that in the original post. Are you just making stuff up as you go along?
    Pants
  • lincroft1710
    lincroft1710 Posts: 17,623 Forumite
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    Robin9 wrote: »
    It can be frightening travelling at 4 mph very close to the ground.

    A person walking at a relatively fast pace will achieve 4 mph. Having ridden both of my late father's mobility scooters, I did not feel particularly close to the ground.
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  • photome
    photome Posts: 16,361 Forumite
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    edited 5 July 2018 at 7:28PM
    warehouse wrote: »
    Also don't recall seeing that in the original post. Are you just making stuff up as you go along?


    Are you just picking a fight?


    I havent made anything up
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