Where do we stand? (Smyths Toys)

Anarking wrote: »

Pretty sure that Deposits and such are at the discretion of the store and are not legally binding. Obviously you can get your money back but they can pretty much choose who to give wii's to.

Sure there'd be no point in taking deposits if they give the Wii's out to whoever they choose.

A deposit is a payment made to a supplier of a product or a service by a consumer which indicates an intention to buy a product or a service. The amount of the deposit and the timing of payment of the balance are a matter between the consumer and the supplier. When you pay a deposit for goods a contract is created between you as a consumer, and the supplier of the product or service. You should be clear at the time of paying a deposit what your obligations are (e.g. when you need to pay the balance, how much each payment is etc). You should also be clear about the duties of the supplier (e.g. when the product will be available).