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09 January 2003, 10:51 AM
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either this is a mistake or lets get buying, surly this is wrong !
http://atsearch.autotrader.co.uk/dealer_search.asp?abname=andersonca1&pageid=1
Look down the list to see a 1999 RB5 going for £5,995
thought it was a mistake on autotrader, but the garages site has the same price on it too ? whats going on ?
[Edited by Michael Robinson - 1/9/2003 10:53:22 AM]
[Edited by Michael Robinson - 1/9/2003 11:01:06 AM]
http://atsearch.autotrader.co.uk/dealer_search.asp?abname=andersonca1&pageid=1
Look down the list to see a 1999 RB5 going for £5,995
thought it was a mistake on autotrader, but the garages site has the same price on it too ? whats going on ?
[Edited by Michael Robinson - 1/9/2003 10:53:22 AM]
[Edited by Michael Robinson - 1/9/2003 11:01:06 AM]
10 January 2003, 08:24 AM
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No, by law anyone offering something for sale is doing just that. Called Invitation to treat. They are simply asking punters to make an offer either at or above the price indicated. The seller does NOT have to accept at all. 
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10 January 2003, 09:00 AM
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Not sure thats a 100% unless it varies between company policies. I bought a Deep Fat Fryer from Tesco which was on the shelf for £49.99. When it went through the till it came up as £79.99. Cos the shelf label said £49.99 I got it at that price even though it was defintely wrong (I checked on tesco.net later on).
Admittedly not the same as £15k car bu never the less.
Simon.
Admittedly not the same as £15k car bu never the less.
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10 January 2003, 09:09 AM
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That's "goodwill" from Tescos then.
As DW says, the display price is just an ITT and they can refuse to sell it for that price.
However, a shop is not allowed to make misleading price indications.
As DW says, the display price is just an ITT and they can refuse to sell it for that price.
However, a shop is not allowed to make misleading price indications.
10 January 2003, 09:24 AM
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Chris is right - Tesco will be in a better position to just lose £30 or so, rather than risk them being in the local newspaper.
If you had done that at a small independant trader, I'm fairly sure it would be different.
How do I know all this? Did a law module during my degree, specialising in contract law, sale of goods etc. This particular bit always sticks in my mind as I was amazed. Still surprised at how many people think otherwise
If you had done that at a small independant trader, I'm fairly sure it would be different.
How do I know all this? Did a law module during my degree, specialising in contract law, sale of goods etc. This particular bit always sticks in my mind as I was amazed. Still surprised at how many people think otherwise
10 January 2003, 12:56 PM
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Go in at the weekend, hope to speak to a salesman who knows nothing about the car (there are plenty ), show the adverts and explain how the 1 on the screen must be an error, and walk away with a bargain
), show the adverts and explain how the 1 on the screen must be an error, and walk away with a bargain
10 January 2003, 01:36 PM
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DW is bang on. there is a surprising amount of really dull case law relating to this, but he has hit the nail on the head, eve using the correct terminology.
For an agreement or contract to binding you need consideration (ie product) offer and acceptance.
The advertised price is not an offer as stated, therefore there is no contract. The only thing hat doesnt fall under this law is property or intellectual property.
For an agreement or contract to binding you need consideration (ie product) offer and acceptance.
The advertised price is not an offer as stated, therefore there is no contract. The only thing hat doesnt fall under this law is property or intellectual property.
10 January 2003, 02:09 PM
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They are uselss on that site. They had a P reg subaru up there for £1995. Tried ringing but no one picked up and sent them emails but no one replied. Looked at the site a week later and they changed it to £7995!
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