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Old Dec 25, 2012 | 06:55 PM
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Originally Posted by Cannon Fodder
I think you will find that the higher price only has to be charged at one or more of the retailer's stores anywhere in the UK for a period of 28 days prior to the sale price being introduced.

It's how a lot of national retailers can get away with this sharp practice, good business they would call it - fool the buyer into thinking they are getting a bargain, when in reality they are paying more than the previous 'local' price.
But they are not saying its on sale? Can't see what the problem is?
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Old Dec 25, 2012 | 06:59 PM
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Originally Posted by pflowers
But they are not saying its on sale? Can't see what the problem is?
I wasn't referring to this particular situation with Halfords, what I am saying is that the sharp practice of selling goods are a higher price when on 'sale' is perfectly legal and above board.

The retailer may offer product X at one store for £50, and then sell it at another store for £70 - the retailer then puts product X on sale at all stores for £56 (£70 less 20%) which is less than a price previously charged at one of it's stores.
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Old Dec 25, 2012 | 07:03 PM
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Originally Posted by Cannon Fodder
I wasn't referring to this particular situation with Halfords, what I am saying is that the sharp practice of selling goods are a higher price when on 'sale' is perfectly legal and above board.

The retailer may offer product X at one store for £50, and then sell it at another store for £70 - the retailer then puts product X on sale at all stores for £56 (£70 less 20%) which is less than a price previously charged at one of it's stores.
Ah ok and yes I would agree that whilst morally wrong big retailers know their way round the law very well.
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Old Dec 25, 2012 | 08:22 PM
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Yep, Spot on Ty, It's like the old 50% + an Extra 20% = 60% discount I got sick of explaining that one.
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Old Dec 25, 2012 | 09:04 PM
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Pete thought you was some big shot high earner with plenty in the bank mortgage paid off etc etc

you dont own a car with sat-nav fitted standard?


billy liar again ?
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Old Dec 25, 2012 | 09:47 PM
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If you want cheap stuff from Halfords, find someone with a trader/staff discount card.

Anyway, satnav? FFS ever heard of google shopping?

Anyone up for a "double discount" sofa from SCS/DFS/Harveys etc. ? Yeah, right. Like it was ever worth the retail price in the first place?
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Old Dec 26, 2012 | 11:48 AM
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Anyone up for a "double discount" sofa from SCS/DFS/Harveys etc. ? Yeah, right. Like it was ever worth the retail price in the first place?
You mean DFS are having a sale at last? You don't know how long I have waited for a DFS sale to come along. Thank you for the heads up. You'd think in these harsh economic times they'd have a sale more ioften and advertise it a bit better too
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Old Dec 26, 2012 | 01:13 PM
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Never take their word for it! Always ask to see it in writing.

They opened a new Halfords & everything was 25% discount on the first weekend.

I was in the market for some OZ Utraleggeras so bought a set with tyres fitted so quite a bargain.

They said the 'Graphite' colour I wanted where not in the offer.
I asked to see that in writing & where it said that on the display that offered the wheels at 25% off............................
they couldn't!
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Old Dec 26, 2012 | 01:20 PM
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In my experience, Halfords is just about the most expensive place you can go for anything motoring related

Last year, i needed a new battery on the Merc i had then- £129 in Halfrauds. Quick look online and got the same Bosch battery delivered for £80!!

Anything else ive needed, always had a quick look in-store ( its next to supermarket so dont make a special trip) seen how much they want to rip you off for and then i go online and get whatever it is cheaper somewhere else.

I can only think its peoples laziness that they ever stay in business anymore!
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Old Dec 26, 2012 | 05:34 PM
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Well, as things have turned out, I received the TomTom Live 825 off the darling wife!!

She was panicking when I went online to buy the inferior Via 130 - in this case, Halfrauds dishonesty has worked in my favour

Will try the new SatNav tomorrow ..... of course, in 12 months, TomTom will want £45 to continue to supply Live to it!!
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Old Dec 26, 2012 | 05:50 PM
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What, his fantasy 'taken to court' list? I made the mistake of trying to help the lying fool, having an intimate knowledge of their HO policy and having helped others here; and I quickly realised that he was making it all up, and hadnt spoken to anyone.
You poisonous little man ..... I've wiped better than you from the bottom of my shoe, but, just this once, I post for you the letter from DSG retail Group conceding defeat at my hands in the Courts.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/08...cture430-1.jpg

Only real men apologise - so, I doubt you will.
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Old Dec 26, 2012 | 06:00 PM
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The only time halfords are cheap is with a trade card, I have one, these are my purchases the other day-

Wiper blade set front £16.49 with trade card £6.61
Headlamp bulb £6.99 with trade card £1.66
Front side lamp bulb twin pack £2.99 with trade card £0.54

Smaller discounts off tools & oils, but beat my local 'trade motor factor' by £8 on a battery.
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Old Dec 26, 2012 | 09:40 PM
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Originally Posted by mattvortex
In my experience, Halfords is just about the most expensive place you can go for anything motoring related

Last year, i needed a new battery on the Merc i had then- £129 in Halfrauds. Quick look online and got the same Bosch battery delivered for £80!!

Anything else ive needed, always had a quick look in-store ( its next to supermarket so dont make a special trip) seen how much they want to rip you off for and then i go online and get whatever it is cheaper somewhere else.

I can only think its peoples laziness that they ever stay in business anymore!
Reason I go to Halfords is usually as I'm in the middle of working on the car and find there's another tool I need or part etc and I need it there and then, there is a Halfords store 2 mins from my house so it's convenience.
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Old Dec 27, 2012 | 11:40 PM
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Originally Posted by LUCKO
Pete thought you was some big shot high earner with plenty in the bank mortgage paid off etc etc

you dont own a car with sat-nav fitted standard?


billy liar again ?
More Walter Mitty.
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Old Dec 27, 2012 | 11:49 PM
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Originally Posted by pslewis
You poisonous little man ..... I've wiped better than you from the bottom of my shoe, but, just this once, I post for you the letter from DSG retail Group conceding defeat at my hands in the Courts.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/08...cture430-1.jpg

Only real men apologise - so, I doubt you will.
Firstly, Im a poisonous big man...

If it was true Pedro, why not answer my questions properly instead of the vague drivel that you came up with?

I was trying to help you get what you wanted quickly and without having to go to court, as I had for several other members here.

On the assumption that the letter is genuine, I apologise. I do though, still think that youre a forum spoiling bell-end.


Simon
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Old Dec 28, 2012 | 04:03 PM
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Simon

I did thank you for your offer at the time, that was heartfelt .... just I wasn't going to let CURRYS off the hook.

The letter is genuine, as you can see ... as the County Court records for that date also show.

I accept your apology .... I'm a very big man too.
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Old Dec 28, 2012 | 05:42 PM
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get a room
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Old Dec 28, 2012 | 05:46 PM
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Is that a good model to get Pete-I am thinking of getting one too?

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Old Dec 28, 2012 | 11:48 PM
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It seems pretty good Les ...... early days yet.
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Old Dec 29, 2012 | 08:37 AM
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No one mentioning the £6.99 fitting of said bulb / battery or wiper! I thought it used to be £3

Had to reply, had 15 emails with the word bell end and had to rush over
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Old Dec 29, 2012 | 08:17 PM
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Originally Posted by pslewis
I have had my eye on a new Sat Nav ....... a TomTom Via 130 UK and ROI with Lifetime Maps.

It was £114:99, or something like that.
It is currently only £113.75 (web price) at Halfords - better be quick

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Old Dec 30, 2012 | 04:17 PM
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If you read the thread, Boomer, you will see that I now have the TomTom 825 Live.

But, thanks for the heads-up!
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Old Dec 30, 2012 | 06:33 PM
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i only ever use halfrauds if im absolutely stuffed trying other places. and i know its a bit naughty but if i see a customer looking at the stereos ive informed them of cheaper places to try that sell better spec goods than the store. you do get strange looks tho lol
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Old Dec 30, 2012 | 08:05 PM
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£104.99 free delivery at Amazon (if you want to use them) or £99 elsewhere on the NET.

Report Halfords to trading standards. Its only because people are so lazy they get away with breaking laws.
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