Anyone fancy a new laptop - be quick at this price

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They've got it covered in their Ts&Cs

The Company reserves the right to revise prices up to the despatch of the Goods to reflect any direct or indirect increase in costs to the Company
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Hmmm not seen that sort of condition before in T&C's. Surely that's illegal? They can revise the price, sure, but only *before* they take payment.

Once theyve taken payment a contract is formed, and thus standard contract law applies. Such a term like that is sure to be unfair to one party in the contract (the buyer) so I would guess would be illegal.
 
Marcel said:
Hmmm not seen that sort of condition before in T&C's. Surely that's illegal? They can revise the price, sure, but only *before* they take payment.

Once theyve taken payment a contract is formed, and thus standard contract law applies. Such a term like that is sure to be unfair to one party in the contract (the buyer) so I would guess would be illegal.
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Yes, I guess it does seem to be unfair, cos they could take any order, then revise the price as they see fit. But I guess they'd have to give you notice of the price change before sending the product and charging your credit card.

I do seem to remember now that big online sellers have some kind of get-out clause which allows them to not sell an item if they've genuinely made a pricing mistake on their website - I remember reading something about this regarding another company (maybe Tesco I think:thinking: ).

Rich :)
 
I'm sure the legislation states that if it is obvious that the price is a mistake then it won't stand.

I think in this case it is fairly obvious. Didn't stop me putting in an order though :lol:
 
looks iffy :suspect: i'd not give them my card details! :D
 
RickMezza said:
hmmmm, I dunno, I'd have to pay for postage :eek: :D
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I half went through with the order just to seee, and it came up with a blank Postage amount....

If it's free postage, then just put any CC details in, they shouldnt be charging it so should never know :p
 
Marcel said:
I half went through with the order just to seee, and it came up with a blank Postage amount....

If it's free postage, then just put any CC details in, they shouldnt be charging it so should never know :p
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LOL, great idea.....hmmmmmm :thinking: , ....I wonder :)

I think its definately a case of 'if its too good to be true........'
 
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