800mm f5.6 EX DG HSM £36.99
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I shouldnt worry, There's not a chance in hell they are going to honour this..
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You've got more chance of Angelina Jolie popping round and sitting on your ... new sofa.
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Seriously, he says "tbh" ... you think it might mean any of these?
TBH Tablas, Philippines (Airport Code)
TBH Test Bench Harness
TBH The Back Horn (band)
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TBH The Big House (Michigan Wolverines)
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TBH To Be Hired
TBH Total Body Hug
TBH Tyramine Beta Hydroxylase
Like, erm, hello?
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Seriously, he says "tbh" ... you think it might mean any of these?
TBH Tablas, Philippines (Airport Code)
TBH Test Bench Harness
TBH The Back Horn (band)
TBH The Big Heavy (Boston, Massachusetts band)
TBH The Big House (Michigan Wolverines)
TBH The Black Hand (online gaming guilds, band)
TBH The Bloody Heathens (band)
TBH The Brother Hood (gaming clan)
TBH To Be Hired
TBH Total Body Hug
TBH Tyramine Beta Hydroxylase
Like, erm, hello?
Hello smart arse..
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NO DICE...DOH
Hi
Thanks for your interest in our cock-up.
The sigma rep was in the shop on Wednesday and we decided to change the price of the 800mm, the problem is that if I add a decimal point into our new database, it decides this means a fraction of a penny rather than pence. Mistakes happen, but in this case at least you were not charged.
I have cancelled the order, and I’m sure you will no longer want the lens at the normal price.
Thanks again, and if you have any questions please call 01642 228182.
Graeme
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Hi
Thanks for your interest in our cock-up.
The sigma rep was in the shop on Wednesday and we decided to change the price of the 800mm, the problem is that if I add a decimal point into our new database, it decides this means a fraction of a penny rather than pence. Mistakes happen, but in this case at least you were not charged.
I have cancelled the order, and I’m sure you will no longer want the lens at the normal price.
Thanks again, and if you have any questions please call 01642 228182.
Graeme
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I just go my e-mail too.
Just keep an eye on my bank statements now to make sure there is not a really huge cock-up
I just go my e-mail too.
Just keep an eye on my bank statements now to make sure there is not a really huge cock-up
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I have seen dozens of missprice items like this before (even ordered a few)
Most companies now have t&c's to let them out of honest mistakes.
This was an honest mistake and not a genuine special offer. Taking legal action will get you nowhere.
Most companies now have t&c's to let them out of honest mistakes.
This was an honest mistake and not a genuine special offer. Taking legal action will get you nowhere.
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if i walk into a shop and something is advertised at the wrong price they have to sell it too me at the price.
T&C's mean nothing if they are breaking consumer law.
Where would you go to find this out??
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The Price is Right!
Under law, a retailer is entitled to decide the price he wants to charge for his goods.
The price on display is simply what the law calls an �invitation to treat�. In the same way you don't have to buy goods from anyone, a retailer is under no obligation to sell you anything.
You cannot insist that a shop sells you anything at a marked price, whether or not they have made a mistake.
The law does not allow prices to be fixed and, contrary to common belief, goods are not subject to price controls.
What are RRP and MRRP?
The recommended retail price (RRP) and manufacturer's recommended retail price (MRRP) are suggested prices or price guidelines. Retailers can undercut these prices if they wish, so you should shop around for a bargain.
It is illegal for shops to sell things at more than their advertised price. Our advice would be that the business should have a checking system to prevent pricing errors and ensure that any identified are quickly corrected.
As long as shops clearly show the price of goods, they are under no obligation to price each item individually.
If you think a shop is deliberately trying to mislead you, or are unhappy at the way a shop advertises its prices, you should call your nearest Trading Standards Service, which has powers to investigate.
Special rules
In some cases, special pricing rules must be observed.
Restaurants, pubs, and cafes which serve food have to display a price-list and tell you whether there is a service charge, and pubs have to list the price of various drinks.
Petrol stations must show the unit price of petrol at the pump.
All retailers must price their goods to include VAT. This rule does not apply to business sales or the price of services, although if services are sold to consumers and the price is quoted exclusive of VAT, it must be made clear that VAT will be added.
It is also against the law for a shop to pretend that goods have been reduced from a higher price to a lower one.
If you order goods, and later the shop says the price has gone up, you should only have to pay the price you saw when you ordered, unless you were told there might be an increase. To be certain, ensure you get the price in writing.
**In this case although they have advertised the price they state in the T&C that you are making an offer to buy, and you do not place an order until they confirm**
Under law, a retailer is entitled to decide the price he wants to charge for his goods.
The price on display is simply what the law calls an �invitation to treat�. In the same way you don't have to buy goods from anyone, a retailer is under no obligation to sell you anything.
You cannot insist that a shop sells you anything at a marked price, whether or not they have made a mistake.
The law does not allow prices to be fixed and, contrary to common belief, goods are not subject to price controls.
What are RRP and MRRP?
The recommended retail price (RRP) and manufacturer's recommended retail price (MRRP) are suggested prices or price guidelines. Retailers can undercut these prices if they wish, so you should shop around for a bargain.
It is illegal for shops to sell things at more than their advertised price. Our advice would be that the business should have a checking system to prevent pricing errors and ensure that any identified are quickly corrected.
As long as shops clearly show the price of goods, they are under no obligation to price each item individually.
If you think a shop is deliberately trying to mislead you, or are unhappy at the way a shop advertises its prices, you should call your nearest Trading Standards Service, which has powers to investigate.
Special rules
In some cases, special pricing rules must be observed.
Restaurants, pubs, and cafes which serve food have to display a price-list and tell you whether there is a service charge, and pubs have to list the price of various drinks.
Petrol stations must show the unit price of petrol at the pump.
All retailers must price their goods to include VAT. This rule does not apply to business sales or the price of services, although if services are sold to consumers and the price is quoted exclusive of VAT, it must be made clear that VAT will be added.
It is also against the law for a shop to pretend that goods have been reduced from a higher price to a lower one.
If you order goods, and later the shop says the price has gone up, you should only have to pay the price you saw when you ordered, unless you were told there might be an increase. To be certain, ensure you get the price in writing.
**In this case although they have advertised the price they state in the T&C that you are making an offer to buy, and you do not place an order until they confirm**
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Just found the t&c's.
"When you place an order we will treat it as an offer to buy. We will send an e-mail (first e-mail) to confirm receipt. If we accept your order, we will send you a confirmation e-mail (second e-mail) with your order number, at which point we make a legal contract with you. However, we will be entitled to refuse to accept your order if we feel it necessary, in which case we will e-mail you as soon as we can to let you know"
They did not break any consumer law. They made a genuine mistake.
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Agreed. And even without the T&Cs I think they are still correct.
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Yes, even without the T&Cs they have no obligation to sell. 'ppp's post above pretty much covers it.