Winter sales starting Wednesday 5th January
As at the beginning of the year, the sales season opens, which in Emilia-Romagna will start from tomorrow, January 5th Our knowledge that about 37% of families will take advantage of promotional sales, with an average expenditure per family of approximately 184 € (3% more than in 2020), even if there will certainly be strong differences, between families with the possibility of spending over 300 Euros and others that remain under 100 €. Among those who will buy on balance there are those who have “postponed” some Christmas gifts to the promotional sale period, to buy them at more advantageous prices, here are some useful rules and indications of Federconsumatori Rimini for those who make the most of their purchases. not to be caught unprepared:
1) Before starting the sales, check the price of the product you are interested in to be able to make the appropriate comparisons and assessments on the real value of the discount applied to the product.
2) Do not stop at the first showcase but underestimate the offers of different points of sale.
3) Be wary of shop windows covered by posters that buy the sight of the goods or offers with exaggerated discounts, equal to or greater than 60%.
4) check the displayed tag evident both the old and the new price in addition to the percentage discount applied.
4) The merchant is obliged to accept payment by debit or credit card. In this pandemic phase it should be encouraged.
5) The goods on sale must relate to the current season. Different products from previous seasons must be sold separately.
6) always keep the receipt as proof of purchase, essential in case the goods are found to be faulty or non-compliant. In these last cases, in fact, the obligation of commitment or refund of the sum spent by the seller is triggered.
7) It is a good idea to try on the items of clothing you intend to buy in the shop; there is no obligation in this regard but it is better to be wary of shops that deny the proof of the garment.
8) Online shopping: there is now a strong increase in online product sales. On the occasion of the sales it is suggested to carefully read all the information provided by the portals. In any case, there are 14 days from delivery of the goods to exercise the right to compensation and return what was purchased, subject to verification of the conditions indicated by the seller.
9) For system security payment: use secure connections, check the web address starts with HTTPS and the padlock image during the transaction. Better to resort to rechargeable cards.
10) Warranty: finally, it is good to remember that the two-year warranty applies to all products purchased online or at shops in the EU (keep the receipt or proof of purchase). The guarantee is obligatory for the seller.
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Federconsumatori Rimini
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