Aldi

JP Liz V1

Aldi had advertised on line and in their brochure a special buy for today for kids fun book at a price of €1.99 when the price at the till counter was €3.99, the cashier said there was a mistake on the brochure


https://www.aldi.ie/en/specialbuys/thursday-15th-may/products-detail-page/ps/p/big-book-of-fun/

SureYWouldntYa

Never thought I'd see Aldi in this forum !

Insect Overlord

Does that really qualify as a rip-off?

JP Liz V1

An File wrote: »

Does that really qualify as a rip-off?

I thought it did

skelligs

An File wrote: »

Does that really qualify as a rip-off?

yes, because they are advertising 1.99 and charging 100% more at 3.99 and when its pointed out, they won't honour the advertised price - therefore its a ripoff.

If they honoured the price or at least put a note at the door and on the display, it would be different, but to entice someone to buy at one price and then charge twice the price is a ripoff.

Owryan

Unless they force you to pay the higher price its merely incorrectly priced tho I would ve thought.

Greenmachine

skelligs wrote: »

yes, because they are advertising 1.99 and charging 100% more at 3.99 and when its pointed out, they won't honour the advertised price - therefore its a ripoff.

If they honoured the price or at least put a note at the door and on the display, it would be different, but to entice someone to buy at one price and then charge twice the price is a ripoff.

Invitation to treat. If 3.99 is too much say so. Hopeful the price was pointed out as it was being scanned if it was different than advertised.

lollsangel

skelligs wrote: »

yes, because they are advertising 1.99 and charging 100% more at 3.99 and when its pointed out, they won't honour the advertised price - therefore its a ripoff.

If they honoured the price or at least put a note at the door and on the display, it would be different, but to entice someone to buy at one price and then charge twice the price is a ripoff.

Theyre Still good value at 3.99

skelligs

If it was Tesco mentioned, everyone would be screaming rip-off and there'd be ten pages of comment

Yes, its probably an error, but they have no notice up and neither have they changed the price and it is scanning at 3.99. Unless you are watching as every item is scanned and then carefully check your receipt, then you end up paying twice as much as you expected without notification of the extra charge.

That's a rip off even if its unintentional.

JCX BXC

I would of argued the €1.99 price.

L1011

Carnacalla wrote: »

I would of argued the €1.99 price.

Perfectly entitled to say "we're not selling it you at all then" if they want.

keithclancy

Sounds more like a mistake than a rip off

rubadub

Nobody was ripped off. More a consumer issue.

http://www.citizensinformation.ie/en/consumer_affairs/consumer_protection/consumer_rights/consumer_advertising.html

What is 'Misleading Advertising'?
Misleading advertising means advertising that deceives or is likely to deceive anyone that sees it. Misleading advertising may affect consumers’ choices regarding what they buy. It’s worth bearing in mind, that it may be an offence for a trader to advertise good or services if it is likely to mislead and therefore cause loss, damage or injury to the public. The following are examples of how advertisements can be misleading:

Claims made about the characteristics of goods and services contain a false statement of fact. (Example: A product weighs 900g instead of 1 Kg)
The price or manner in which the price is calculated, is misrepresented. (Example: Goods are not offered at sale prices, but advertised as such)
The conditions of supply of the goods or service differs to that advertised. (Example: 'free delivery' actually involves a fee or charge)
The attributes of the advertiser, (the advertiser's identity, assets etc.) were untrue. (Example: 'an Irish based company' turns out to be based abroad)
Advertisements can be deceptive in other ways. For example, if they conceal or leave out important facts. (Example: '50% off everything' - really only applies to certain items). Advertisements are also considered misleading if they create a false impression even if everything stated in the advertisement may be literally true.

I imagine this is a genuine mistake, I heard of other scams where some companies would advertise stuff but only have 1 or 2 in stock, an attempt to make you go to the store in the hope you might buy something else. I was subject to this by a sole market seller, agreed a price by email I arrive down especially to get it and they tried charging more, I got it for the agreed price.

biccies

Anyone know the super 6 for tomorrow?