pflowers

But they are not saying its on sale? Can't see what the problem is?

Cannon Fodder

iTrader: (100)

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.

pflowers

Ah ok and yes I would agree that whilst morally wrong big retailers know their way round the law very well.

The Pink Ninja

iTrader: (23)

Yep, Spot on Ty, It's like the old 50% + an Extra 20% = 60% discount I got sick of explaining that one.

LUCKO

iTrader: (3)

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 ?

ALi-B

iTrader: (1)

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?

f1_fan

iTrader: (9)

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

legb4rsk

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!

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!

pslewis

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!!

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.

pflowers

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.

Jamescsti

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.

GC8

More Walter Mitty.

GC8

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

pslewis

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.

pimmo2000

iTrader: (6)

get a room

Leslie

Is that a good model to get Pete-I am thinking of getting one too?

Les

pslewis

It seems pretty good Les ...... early days yet.

RobsyUK

iTrader: (2)

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

boomer

It is currently only £113.75 (web price) at Halfords - better be quick

mb

pslewis

If you read the thread, Boomer, you will see that I now have the TomTom 825 Live.

But, thanks for the heads-up!

kevo10

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

r32

£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.