No, you convince the salesman that he should recommend the one that you think
will be the one that you want, then it is still his recommendation, and you have
a legal comeback (abet through the courts). (hopefully the one you have
researched should match the salesman's recommendation - if both of you have the
same level of knowledge - the salesman's should know their product - a sad
lacking now days with shops having sales assistances who know how to drive the
till, and that's about the limit of their product knowledge)

Only if they inform you that the one you intend to purchase is not fit for
purpose (ie buying high heeled shoes for hiking) then they are off the hook. Of
course a good lawyer is an advantage, but the you have spent more than the goods
are worth, but this is a good practice when buying high priced ticket items such
as a car or boat. You may even be able to claim damages as well as the refund of
the full purchase price. Remember that common sense isn't that common.

The best trick is to get an under-aged person ((legal age which is now 16 for
the credit act) - and they are allowed to lie about their age,) to buy it on
credit - then unless it is a necessity for their income (not lifestyle) then
they get to keep the item and not pay for it. (again a good lawyer is an
advantage - but in this case its up to the credit company to make them pay
thought the legal system.) Over 16 and you can sue them for non payment. (hence
the reason for guarantors for juveniles)

Cheers,

Rob (Geraldton)

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Non-RefundPolicy (12 April 2008)


Hi Rob
So if after hours of research you ask the salesperson what they recommend, do
you ignore that person and take the one that you researched or the one
recommended one?
If you take the one you researched do you have any come back?
Andrew_P2

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