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Technical & General Discussion Area => General Chat Room => Topic started by: Reborn67 on November 28, 2020, 07:47:05 am

Title: Don’t get conned
Post by: Reborn67 on November 28, 2020, 07:47:05 am

Been waiting for various part suppliers to have sales to pick up a few more bits for my engine rebuilt, so after receiving an email advertising the Black Friday sale l thought great, bargains to be had, no, the parts l have been watching surprisingly increased over night and with their “ 10% “ off everything the real saving is less than 4%, false advertising at its best...,

Title: Re: Don’t get conned
Post by: scollist on November 28, 2020, 09:30:30 am

Are they Australian sellers?

Kogan copped a big fine doing almost exactly that a couple of years ago. They increased the prices by about 10% and next day had a sale with 10% off. Once the sale was over all the prices dropped back to their original price.

The ACCC 'should' love the information - but only if it is a big name I suspect.

Title: Re: Don’t get conned
Post by: Reborn67 on November 28, 2020, 09:58:23 am

Everyone knows, 3 letters starting with V

Title: Re: Don’t get conned
Post by: scollist on November 28, 2020, 11:24:20 am

Keep an eye on whether the prices go down again after the sale.  If they do and you've got the info, send it them with a copy of the Kogan article.

https://www.accc.gov.au/media-release/kogan-in-court-for-alleged-false-or-misleading-discount-advertisements (https://www.accc.gov.au/media-release/kogan-in-court-for-alleged-false-or-misleading-discount-advertisements)

And the ACCC - depending on V?? response?