GordonD Posted January 7, 2021 Share Posted January 7, 2021 13 minutes ago, Gaz said: Not according to the staff at the store, and the guy I spoke to in their customer service department on the phone confirmed that my two choices were holding onto it for an indefinite amount of time, or breaking the law by travelling outwith Falkirk. Tell them they're breaking the law by selling you goods not fit for purpose. Then make a fuss - shout for the manager. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshbairn Posted January 7, 2021 Share Posted January 7, 2021 8 minutes ago, Gaz said: Not according to the staff at the store, and the guy I spoke to in their customer service department on the phone confirmed that my two choices were holding onto it for an indefinite amount of time, or breaking the law by travelling outwith Falkirk. So can you hold onto it for a year and then return it? If not they're being unbelievably cunty about it, if not illegal. The have to offer a legal way for you to return faulty goods I'd have thought, even if you had to pay the postage up front and wait for the repayment. I'd be tempted to phone the citizens advice bureau or someone, just for the principle of the thing. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz Posted January 7, 2021 Share Posted January 7, 2021 Just now, welshbairn said: So can you hold onto it for a year and then return it? If not they're being unbelievably cunty about it, if not illegal. The have to offer a legal way for you to return faulty goods I'd have thought, even if you had to pay the postage up front and wait for the repayment. I'd be tempted to phone the citizens advice bureau or someone, just for the principle of the thing. In theory, yes. I can hold onto it for an indefinite period of time until they allow in-store returns or I until am allowed to travel to another council area, all the while remaining £40 out of pocket. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTG_03 Posted January 7, 2021 Share Posted January 7, 2021 17 minutes ago, GordonD said: Tell them they're breaking the law by selling you goods not fit for purpose. Then make a fuss - shout for the manager. Karen found. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miguel Sanchez Posted January 7, 2021 Share Posted January 7, 2021 Just go to Stirling 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bert Raccoon Posted January 7, 2021 Share Posted January 7, 2021 11 minutes ago, Miguel Sanchez said: Just go to Stirling And how will he explain this at the numerous armed checkpoints he'll need to pass through on his journey? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miguel Sanchez Posted January 7, 2021 Share Posted January 7, 2021 (edited) 6 minutes ago, Bert Raccoon said: And how will he explain this at the numerous armed checkpoints he'll need to pass through on his journey? By wearing a lurid shirt, presumably: Edited January 7, 2021 by Miguel Sanchez 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ICTJohnboy Posted January 7, 2021 Share Posted January 7, 2021 1 minute ago, Bert Raccoon said: And how will he explain this at the numerous armed checkpoints he'll need to pass through on his journey? He could (legitimately) arrange to view a property for sale in Stirling - ideally close to Sainsburys and then just pop in while he's there. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz Posted January 7, 2021 Share Posted January 7, 2021 33 minutes ago, Miguel Sanchez said: Just go to Stirling If it comes to it, I will. As I say I'm not in any desperate hurry. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bairnardo Posted January 8, 2021 Share Posted January 8, 2021 6 hours ago, Gaz said: I bought a faulty item from Argos on Monday night. Their policy is that items can only be returned to an Argos within a Sainsbury's, which there isn't in Falkirk. So I have the choice of being £40 out of pocket for an indefinite period of time or breaking the law by travelling to Stirling. Larbert one does Argos stuff 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz Posted January 8, 2021 Share Posted January 8, 2021 5 hours ago, Bairnardo said: Larbert one does Argos stuff Not returns right now 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GordonD Posted January 8, 2021 Share Posted January 8, 2021 12 hours ago, Gaz said: In theory, yes. I can hold onto it for an indefinite period of time until they allow in-store returns or I until am allowed to travel to another council area, all the while remaining £40 out of pocket. Ask them if they'll be paying interest on the forty quid. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Szamo's_Ammo Posted January 8, 2021 Share Posted January 8, 2021 Brexit is bad enough but pronouncing it as "Breggsit" is even worse. It should result in immediate deportation from Are Country. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hk blues Posted January 8, 2021 Share Posted January 8, 2021 34 minutes ago, GordonD said: Ask them if they'll be paying interest on the forty quid. They'll probably reply by saying we won't charge you a hire fee for the item (whatever it is) 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hedgecutter Posted January 8, 2021 Share Posted January 8, 2021 13 minutes ago, Szamo's_Ammo said: Brexit is bad enough but pronouncing it as "Breggsit" is even worse. It should result in immediate deportation from Are Country. I've just had to endure the annual "pro-shecko" fest from my (unofficial) mother-in-law over the Christmas period. Grinds my gears, but what makes it more annoying is that I know it's in the pipeline in any situation where prosecco might make an appearance. It's got to the point where my other half has started to secretly squeeze by hand under the table to keep the rage held within. She's gradually catching the rage from me. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Szamo's_Ammo Posted January 8, 2021 Share Posted January 8, 2021 22 minutes ago, Hedgecutter said: I've just had to endure the annual "pro-shecko" fest from my (unofficial) mother-in-law over the Christmas period. Grinds my gears, but what makes it more annoying is that I know it's in the pipeline in any situation where prosecco might make an appearance. It's got to the point where my other half has started to secretly squeeze by hand under the table to keep the rage held within. She's gradually catching the rage from me. Just wait until it starts being shortened to "secco". 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hedgecutter Posted January 8, 2021 Share Posted January 8, 2021 Just now, Szamo's_Ammo said: Just wait until it starts being shortened to "secco". No, it'll be "'shecko", and the murder culpable homicide of her mother may become a testing phase of the relationship. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derry Alli Posted January 8, 2021 Share Posted January 8, 2021 17 minutes ago, Hedgecutter said: No, it'll be "'shecko", and the murder culpable homicide of her mother may become a testing phase of the relationship. Have you ever cons(h)idered that your mother in law may, in fact, be Sean Connery? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DiegoDiego Posted January 8, 2021 Share Posted January 8, 2021 Just go to StirlingNah, drive to the Falkirk-Stirling DMZ, hand over the package to a Stirling based pal, get him to return it for you, then repeat the process with the £40. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BFTD Posted January 8, 2021 Share Posted January 8, 2021 Shecky-skhecky-drink-drink. That Argos thing is shite and I can't see Trading Standards being too chuffed with the whole can't-return-goods-where-you-bought-them farrago. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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