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  • 25-12-2013 1:19pm
    #1
    gugleguy
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,959 ✭✭✭


    Ok folks, this is the scenario I proffer:
    1. Customer has bought new PC, for lets say. 600 euro.
    2. Customer overclocks the same machine, and blows the CPU. Assume machine was turned into a toasted crisp, whatever.warranty is invalidated.

    My question: Is the seller still OBLIGED to take back the machine for waste disposal under WEEE regulation, eventhough it wad bought the other day?


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  • #2
    Pete M.
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,084 ✭✭✭Pete M.


    Is it a waste?


  • #3
    gugleguy
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,959 ✭✭✭gugleguy


    rem this was not posted in After Hours. We're not concerned if the customer looks like a complete idiot returning to the shop with the toasted motherboard .


  • #4
    Pete M.
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,084 ✭✭✭Pete M.


    Ok

    Well there seems to be a lack of information provided to give a definitive answer tbh.
    Is the seller registered under the WEEE regs and is the buyer buying another similar machine from the seller?

    But if yes & yes, then I would say yes.


  • #5
    brian_t
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,790 ✭✭✭brian_t


    gugleguy wrote: »
    Ok folks, this is the scenario I proffer:
    1. Customer has bought new PC, for lets say. 600 euro.
    2. Customer overclocks the same machine, and blows the CPU. Assume machine was turned into a toasted crisp, whatever.warranty is invalidated.

    My question: Is the seller still OBLIGED to take back the machine for waste disposal under WEEE regulation, eventhough it wad bought the other day?

    As long as you did not return a similar item at the time of purchase and as long as you return it within 15 days. Then yes.

    Otherwise no.
    Is it true that when I buy a new TV, the shop has to take back my old one free of charge?
    Yes, but this is not just for TVs, it works for any electrical product from stereos to computers. But be warned, it is done on a 'like for like basis' so don't expect the shop to recycle your old fridge when you're only buying an electric toothbrush! Instead, bring this fridge to your local recycling centre.
    Remember the 15 day rule! You have 15 days to bring back your WEEE to the shop after buying a new item. Bring your receipt as proof of purchase
    http://www.recyclefree.ie/faq.htm


  • #6
    Five Lamps
    Closed Accounts Posts: 687 ✭✭✭Five Lamps


    If you are going to buy a replacement machine then the answer is yes. Otherwise no.


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