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Expiration of consumer rights

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  • 19-08-2008 4:53pm
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    preilly79
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    A quick overview:

    two years ago I bought a solid oak bed, chest of drawers and two side tables. They were advertised as solid oak. a recent spill of water on the chest of drawers and side table has resulted in the panels swilling up and de-laminating ... it's clear they they are MDF with an oak veneer.

    they were bought two years ago, do my consumer rights still apply? no doubt it's nigh-on impossible to prove it was advertised falsely.


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    Oryx
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    Do you have anything on paper about the sale, and who were they bought from? (not necessarily naming here, but from a large chain of shops, or individual retailer)


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    preilly79
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    I would have to dig very deep but I might still have the invoice. And yes, it was from a large retailer in the Airside retail park in Swords.


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    Oryx
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    the law states goods must be as described and fit for their purpose. And these conditions are all about whats seen as reasonable, so even given the two years you should have a case, as these are goods that should last. Id dig deep and see whats written on your invoice, then go back to the seller with your complaint and see what they are willing to do.


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    preilly79
    Closed Accounts Posts: 627 ✭✭✭preilly79


    cheers! thanks for the advice!


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