What Are Your Rights When Purchasing Vibration Machines?
Enough people are now parting with their cash to buy Vibration Training products for either their business or home that the subject of what you should do if you have realized you have been ripped off needs to be
discussed.
Do not think that just because this is new technology the same rules do not apply as other purchases you make on a daily basis. They do.
Note: This is generic legal advice that covers most rights in most countries. You will need to check if they directly apply to you. You need to know this if you ever want to return a Vibration Training machine or claim back money for a service not provided. You will find most dodgy companies will be breaking one or more of these laws.
When can I return goods?
(1) The goods are not what was described by the salesperson or in advertising - both generally or at the place where you purchased the goods.
(2) You let the salesperson know why you wanted the goods and the goods are not fit for the purpose you told the salesperson you wanted them for.
What if I return the goods and I only want a cash refund?
If the goods were faulty or inaccurately described or not suitable for the purpose you made known to the salesperson you can insist on a cash refund and you do not have to accept a credit note even if the store has a “No Refund” sign.
Do not be deterred by “No Refund” signs as “No Refund” signs only apply if you bought the wrong-sized colour or changed your mind. They do not apply when the goods are faulty, improperly described or not fit for the purpose which you told the salesperson you were buying them for.
Unfair Selling Practices
- A “half truth” in advertising.
- Suggesting that a product has some association with a well-known personality when in fact it doesn’t.
- Comparing one product with another may be misleading if there is not enough information provided to make a fair comparison.
- Stating that a product is made in one country when in fact it has been made in another country.
- Using a logo similar to a well-known manufacturer or supplier.
- Starting up a business with a name similar to a competitor.
- Using packaging similar to a competitor.
Recap
So to recap, if you paid for your Vibration Training machine under the pretense it is similar to another machine used by a company with a good reputation - or is the actual machine used by a certain celebrity and you
find this is not true - you can demand cash back .
Written by Lloyd Shaw on December 18th, 2007
5 Comments
Consumer complaints are hard to get action on at the best of times , harder if the product is new , even harder if the product is purchased online.
The only other answer I have is to report it to me , the I.V.T.R.B. website will be up this year and a few things will be done to attack this problem head on.
(a) Examples of non-court but legal action that a person can take will be listed. These will be for people with low-resources but a little time on their hands. These methods have been tried and proven by myself to be very effective .
(b) A list of traders involved in proven negative or destructive activities will be published. With name only being removed if the problem is fixed to my satisfaction.
(c) As my personal influence grows I will apply direct action to individuals is see as a threat to others health. Even large companies can be targeted through pin-pointing the actual person responsable and making them accountable for their actions .
I will be doing this myself and not as Vibra-Train or going through any other site as I would not expect anyone else to expose themselves to such a risky venture.
My aim through these measures is to quickly and clearly give traders guidelines as to what is acceptable and what is not. Those who follow these guidelines voluntarily will not only be left to trade in peace , but also get free promotions on the site that they could otherwise not afford.
My guess is the smart will catch on , the rest will fade away.
Just a note: My new site will only be article based. No forum.
It will be split into only two catagories which I do not think are suitable for this site. Hard science and Consumer reports.
I will still be answering all questions and writing generic articles for this site as long as it remains free an impartial.
- John Weatherly
December 27th, 2007That’s wonderful and desperately needed.
A question for Globus…..
Are you now supplying models from China ?
December 26th, 2007
So, what do people do if they’ve been had? Who do they report to if they don’t get money back etc.? Other than going to a lawyer, filing a complaint with the BBB, what course of action should they take?