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Plastic Bag Ripped - what are my rights?

  • 29-04-2011 11:41PM
    #1
    Lord Trollington
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,451 ✭✭✭


    Was carrying 2 Litres of Milk and jar of carrots and couple of other things.

    Bag broke as I was walking out to the car.

    Everything fell out, the milk carton burst everywhere and the jar of carrots broke off the ground.

    My question is, should i get my money back for the plastic bag and the items?

    The bag was designed to carry my shopping and it didnt do so, so it wasn't fit for purpose.


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Comments

  • #2
    Compton
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,157 ✭✭✭Compton


    you should of brought it back then..?


  • #3
    For Forks Sake
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,487 ✭✭✭✭For Forks Sake


    blast them with milk ?


  • #4
    Saila
    Closed Accounts Posts: 7,751 ✭✭✭Saila


    you have the right to be told to not be stingy and get another bag


  • #5
    kfallon
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 25,775 ✭✭✭✭kfallon


    Shell out for a 'bag for life' ffs!


  • #6
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 568 ✭✭✭ [Deleted User]


    no point crying over spilt milk


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  • #7
    Abelloid
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,495 ✭✭✭Abelloid


    Next time buy real carrots, you can pop them into a jar when you get home.


  • #8
    themadchef
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,813 ✭✭✭themadchef


    whycliff wrote: »
    Was carrying 2 Litres of Milk and jar of carrots and couple of other things.

    Bag broke as I was walking out to the car.

    Everything fell out, the milk carton burst everywhere and the jar of carrots broke off the ground.

    The shopping of shame! What was it.....Pot noodles?


  • #9
    Ardennes1944
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,234 ✭✭✭Ardennes1944


    Ted, i just want a cup of tea!


  • #10
    Lord Trollington
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,451 ✭✭✭Lord Trollington


    JustinOval wrote: »
    Next time buy real carrots, you can pop them into a jar when you get home.

    Should I buy a cow also?


  • #11
    For Forks Sake
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,487 ✭✭✭✭For Forks Sake


    whycliff wrote: »
    Should I buy a cow also?

    Yes, just don't try putting it into a plastic bag.


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  • #12
    Abelloid
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,495 ✭✭✭Abelloid


    themadchef wrote: »
    The shopping of shame! What was it.....Pot noodles?

    A bunch of butter and a small bottle of onions.


  • #13
    ted1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 24,500 ✭✭✭✭ted1


    who packed the bag? Their at fault.since when do carrots come in jars ?


  • #14
    Abelloid
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,495 ✭✭✭Abelloid


    whycliff wrote: »
    Should I buy a cow also?

    No. Frozen milk. Doesn't spill when you drop it.


  • #15
    Lord Trollington
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,451 ✭✭✭Lord Trollington


    Girl at till packed it.... wasn't really minding, was entering my Laser pin.


  • #16
    Jimmy Garlic
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,331 ✭✭✭Jimmy Garlic


    I have noticed that plastic bags are sh*tty quality now, years ago they were wicked strong and free. Tesco bags are the worst offenders, good for nothing.


  • #17
    ShamoBuc
    Moderators, Category Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators, Sports Moderators, Paid Member Posts: 37,337 CMod ✭✭✭✭ShamoBuc


    it was fit for purpose - it did work, just not for as long as you wanted. If it ripped when you picked it up at the checkout and everything broke, I would imagine they would have sorted you out.


  • #18
    kfallon
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 25,775 ✭✭✭✭kfallon


    whycliff wrote: »
    Girl at till packed it.... wasn't really minding, was entering my Laser pin.

    Too good for cash now :pac:


  • #19
    efb
    Closed Accounts Posts: 35,514 ✭✭✭✭efb


    The checkout girl packed the bag????

    Where's that?


  • #20
    Mint Sauce
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 29,293 ✭✭✭✭Mint Sauce


    You can buy carrots in a jar?


  • #21
    partyatmygaff
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,992 ✭✭✭✭partyatmygaff


    You know who to call in times of distress...

    Talk to Joe...
    1850 715 815


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  • #22
    TheZohanS
    Closed Accounts Posts: 11,581 ✭✭✭✭TheZohanS


    If someone packed the bag for you I'd imagine you'd have a case.


  • #23
    For Forks Sake
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,487 ✭✭✭✭For Forks Sake


    TheZohan wrote: »
    If someone packed the bag for you I'd imagine you'd have a case.

    there's a joke in there somewhere........


  • #24
    Abelloid
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,495 ✭✭✭Abelloid


    TheZohan wrote: »
    If someone packed the bag for you I'd imagine you'd have a case.

    If he had a case his jar of carrots wouldn't have fallen out and smashed.


  • #25
    Oranage2
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,129 ✭✭✭✭Oranage2


    You've got the right to remain silent!



    Or ask the supermarket to replace broken items and i'd say they will!


  • #26
    four18
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 460 ✭✭four18


    whycliff wrote: »
    Should I buy a cow also?

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    Reply 2802

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  • #27
    andrew
    Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 3,371 Mod ✭✭✭✭andrew


    I suppose you've the right to be paid back for the money you spent on the bag, but that's about it.


  • #28
    xzanti
    Moderators, Entertainment Moderators Posts: 10,464 Mod ✭✭✭✭xzanti


    The moment has passed. Move on.


  • #29
    Corsendonk
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,870 ✭✭✭Corsendonk


    You should have gone back into the store, sometimes stores get inferior quality batches of bags so the manager at their discretion will replace the damaged goods.


  • #30
    stupidusername
    Closed Accounts Posts: 14,762 ✭✭✭✭stupidusername


    JustinOval wrote: »
    A bunch of butter and a small bottle of onions.

    Butter comes in bunches now?


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  • #31
    Biggins
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 34,567 ✭✭✭✭Biggins


    whycliff wrote: »
    Was carrying 2 Litres of Milk and jar of carrots and couple of other things.

    Bag broke as I was walking out to the car.

    Everything fell out, the milk carton burst everywhere and the jar of carrots broke off the ground.

    My question is, should i get my money back for the plastic bag and the items?

    The bag was designed to carry my shopping and it didnt do so, so it wasn't fit for purpose.

    Normal reply: The said bags are designed to carry an approximate weight. After that is up to the individual how they fill it, to the weight that reaches the stress point and in what way that causes the least amount to stress upon the material that leads to molecular breakdown and subsequent collateral damage.

    AH reply: Its a light plastic bag for gods sake!


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