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Refund… is this a scam?

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DollyDaydream55 · 09/03/2023 16:43

I have cervical osteoarthritis/spondylosis. My recent MRI showed it is degenerating (obviously) and is now involving all of my C1-7 vertebrae and T1-3. So, it’s worse in the past 2 yrs after a previous scan. It’s really painful as I feel like my neck/upper back is incapable of holding my head up; I’d love to remove it at the end of the day for a rest.

I’ve spent £££ on pillows and recently tried a latex one. It was a good deal, a British company with an address in Kington, Herefordshire. I bought it on their 30 day trial offer. It’s very poor quality and unsuitable so, I contacted them and tried to arrange return within just a few days. It was £53.00.

Yesterday, I received an email saying “please return it via tracked mail to …. Thailand”. I queried it and they said the Herefordshire office is purely for admin and all returns need to go to Thailand. I explained that the shipping to Thailand, plus a £15.00 admin charge, means no actual refund would be due. They’ve said this is non-negotiable.

I’m quite upset. There’s nothing I can do, is there?

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Vegrocks · 09/03/2023 17:05

What’s the link op? That looks like it links to suppliers

DollyDaydream55 · 09/03/2023 17:03

This one. I guess the “flag” icon and Herefordshire mislead me. I couldn’t see anything which mentioned returns must be shipped halfway across the world. Still can’t!

Refund… is this a scam?
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ChilliBandit · 09/03/2023 16:57

I think I’ve found the company and if it is this one their website alone looks dodgy as hell. I am not sure their returns policy is legal. It’s not very clear either way.

Refund… is this a scam?
IamSmarticus · 09/03/2023 16:56

Which company is it, how certain are you that they are British?

mdh2020 · 09/03/2023 16:55

You should be able to claim on your credit card or Paypal. I find the latter very good when companies try to play silly games.

coffeecupsandwaxmelts · 09/03/2023 16:52

You're entitled to a refund under Distance Selling Regulations as you bought online.

Vegrocks · 09/03/2023 16:51

Viviennemary · 09/03/2023 16:49

Report them to trading standards. And if you paid by credit card you might get a refund from them.

No point doing this if t and cs make clear the process

Viviennemary · 09/03/2023 16:49

Report them to trading standards. And if you paid by credit card you might get a refund from them.

Vegrocks · 09/03/2023 16:49

Check the t and cs op

Identifyingasadolphin · 09/03/2023 16:47

I would feel gutted too.
I would turn detective and leave warning reviews everywhere - Trustpilot, Facebook or other advertising routes or business pages they use to help other potential customers.

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