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New Zealand’s consumer competition regulator The Commerce Commission has recommended that consumers buying online for Christmas do their research befo...
Apple's Independent Repair Provider Program will soon expand to more than 200 countries. At the moment if something goes wrong with a household appliance, games console, computer or smartphone consumers don’t have the option to repair it themselves, or to take it to a third party of their choice – with manufacturers forcing consumers to use their approved repairers. Even then it’s often an unnecessarily expensive option – and many choose to throw the product out and buy a new one. The restrictions also hurt small businesses and infringe on consumer’s rights and lead to anti-compet...
'Check your receipts': The apparent sales tactics used to 'sneak warranties' into purchases Newshub 18 hrs ago Priscilla Dickinson © Getty Images. In a Reddit post, a person claiming to be an employee or ex-employee of Noel Leeming alleges there are issues around selling extended warranties as part of a "package deal" to customers. © Provided by Newshub A man claiming to have worked at a major appliance store has revealed the apparent sales tactics used to 'sneak warranties' into purchases. He alleges salespeople are sneaky about selling extended warranties and customer...
A couple looking to build their dream home saw it go up in a puff of smoke after the quote they were given turned out to be more than $500,000 short.
A clothing retailer has been slammed by customers who say they've waited months for items to turn up.