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How can I claim a full refund from online retailer Dress4UK?

A retailer told one of its customers he would have to pay £50 to send a dress back for a refund. We explain whether this is legal or not

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Should I have to pay a restocking fee on goods bought online?

A reader bought an electric razor, but the seller claimed the buyer would have to pay a restocking fee to return the item. So what does the law say?

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Should I have to pay high fees to return furniture I bought online?

You could end up paying a lot to send back bulky items you ordered on the web

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  • 05/08/2012
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Apple iMac hardware faults

Gareth Wilson was told he had to pay £180 to have his hard disk repaired but if consumers can prove a fault is inherent they are entitled to a free repair

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An LG TV with broken sound

You are entitled to compensation if your prove a fault is inherent after six months

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Will Game accept store cards?

A customer of the financially troubled store Game has his store gift card refused as a form of payment

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The difference between an Ebay or Amazon trader and private seller

Determining what type of seller you are dealing with on Ebay or Amazon can make a big difference to your consumer rights

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What can I do if a company keeps sending me faulty hard disks?

Rather than putting up with replacement products that persistently break, you are entitled to a refund from the company you bought a faulty product from

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PC World refuses to fix my Amazon Kindle, what should I do?

Know your consumer rights if you buy a faulty product and it is under warranty

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How can I get my negatives back?

You can claim a Paypal refund, but getting priceless items back can be harder

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  • 30/06/2012
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What rights does a seller have if they encounter delivery problems?

Know your responsibilities if you sell something on Ebay and it doesn't arrive

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Is Ebuyer legally bound to refund my postage costs for faulty goods?

We explain how the law differs on postage refunds between the Sale of Goods Act and the Distance Selling Regulations, which is often a cause of confusion

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