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Money Moral Dilemma: Should I rebuy my gift in the sale?

MSE_Sarah
MSE_Sarah Posts: 328 MSE Staff
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This week's MoneySaver who wants advice asks...
My aunt got me a Christmas present and included the receipt in case I wanted to take it back. I've since seen it in the shops at a much lower price - should I take it back, rebuy at the cheaper price and pocket the saving?

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  • getmore4less
    getmore4less Posts: 46,882 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Name Dropper I've helped Parliament
    Take it back for a full refund and pocket the money.
  • mrschaucer
    mrschaucer Posts: 953 Forumite
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    MSE_Sarah wrote: »
    My aunt got me a Christmas present and included the receipt in case I wanted to take it back. I've since seen it in the shops at a much lower price - should I take it back, rebuy at the cheaper price and pocket the saving?



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    Yes of course. This is a money saving site and she'll never know.
  • Pollycat
    Pollycat Posts: 36,157 Forumite
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    MSE_Sarah wrote: »
    My aunt got me a Christmas present and included the receipt in case I wanted to take it back. I've since seen it in the shops at a much lower price - should I take it back, rebuy at the cheaper price and pocket the saving?

    As long as she paid cash...
    If she paid by card, you're stuffed.
  • lincroft1710
    lincroft1710 Posts: 19,309 Forumite
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    It is not unknown for shops to only refund the reduced price of an item. Also unless faulty you are bound by their terms and conditions on "change of mind" returns.
    If you are querying your Council Tax band would you please state whether you are in England, Scotland or Wales
  • pickledonionspaceraider
    pickledonionspaceraider Posts: 2,698 Forumite
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    id probably try it , yes.
    I dont see any drama here
    With love, POSR <3
  • Pollycat
    Pollycat Posts: 36,157 Forumite
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    lincroft1710 wrote: »
    It is not unknown for shops to only refund the reduced price of an item. Also unless faulty you are bound by their terms and conditions on "change of mind" returns.
    Whenever I've bought anything and returned it and it's been reduced in the sale, all the 'big' shops have refunded the purchase price - with the receipt (which the OP has).

    Unfortunately - as is typical with all MMDs - we don't know if the item was paid for by cash or what the shop's return policy is (just because the Aunt gave the recipient the receipt doesn't mean the shop will refund for 'change of mind'. As we know a lot of people think it's within their legal rights to return goods for 'change of mind and the Aunt may be one of those people).
  • chesky
    chesky Posts: 1,341 Forumite
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    Why bother to ask a load of strangers - make up your own mind. There's no moral dilemma here.
  • Marvel1
    Marvel1 Posts: 7,499 Forumite
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    Yes, go for it.
  • Dilys_Em
    Dilys_Em Posts: 3 Newbie
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    Get the money difference if you can - and give it to your aunt. Or even better, take her out for a nice meal. Hasn't cost you anything!
  • gloriouslyhappy
    gloriouslyhappy Posts: 632 Forumite
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    What a faff - unless it's a substantial reduction, why bother, isn't your time worth something too?
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