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Brutus Gold Boutique

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carrie74 · 23/05/2021 16:05

I've been doing lots of searching for sweatshirts this week, and this came up on my FB feed today - lots of disco themed sweats and Ts which I kind of love. Anyone bought from them, are they legit? Quite expensive and no cash returns, just credit notes, so don't want to be disappointed.

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JeremyIronsBenFolds · 23/05/2021 16:07

Yes, I bought a sweatshirt there a couple of months back. It arrived quickly and it’s great, good quality cotton and soft. I’d recommend it!

BlairWaldorfLovesShopping · 23/05/2021 16:17

Yeah, pretty sure these terms and conditions aren’t legal. Companies selling online have to give buyers 14 days from the day the buyer takes receipt of the goods for them to change their mind for no reason at all. They are relying on their customers to challenge them on this which is shocking. Thankfully the fact that they don’t tell you about it means you actually get 12 months to return (see 2nd pic, from gov.uk).

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carrie74 · 23/05/2021 16:21

Thanks @JeremyIronsBenFolds , glad to hear you were happy.

And thanks for flagging that @BlairWaldorfLovesShopping, useful info to have!

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Welshponyslave · 23/05/2021 21:23

Brutus Gold does amazing 70’s disco shows- I used to go to see him every Thursday night, I was only 16 when I started. Happy memories. I would recommend going if he ever does one near you. (A bit off topic!)

BrutusGoldBoutique · 25/05/2021 06:54

Hello

BrutusGoldBoutique · 25/05/2021 06:58

@BlairWaldorfLovesShopping

Yeah, pretty sure these terms and conditions aren’t legal. Companies selling online have to give buyers 14 days from the day the buyer takes receipt of the goods for them to change their mind for no reason at all. They are relying on their customers to challenge them on this which is shocking. Thankfully the fact that they don’t tell you about it means you actually get 12 months to return (see 2nd pic, from gov.uk).
Actually our t&c's are legal. Our products are made 'Custom to order' and we only have to offer a refund if the items are faulty (see .gov). We have over 600 happy customer reviews from very happy customers.
BrutusGoldBoutique · 25/05/2021 06:58

@Welshponyslave

Brutus Gold does amazing 70’s disco shows- I used to go to see him every Thursday night, I was only 16 when I started. Happy memories. I would recommend going if he ever does one near you. (A bit off topic!)
Thank you.
BrutusGoldBoutique · 25/05/2021 06:59

Thanks for the review on our products.

TheHuntingOfTheSarky · 25/05/2021 07:31

@BrutusGoldBoutique So if you buy the biggest size available and it doesn't fit, you can't get a gift voucher for the right size because that size doesn't exist. How would that work?

Juancornetto · 25/05/2021 07:34

Hotel motel, Holiday Inn 😍 Want!

BrutusGoldBoutique · 25/05/2021 07:57

[quote TheHuntingOfTheSarky]@BrutusGoldBoutique So if you buy the biggest size available and it doesn't fit, you can't get a gift voucher for the right size because that size doesn't exist. How would that work?[/quote]
The best thing to do is follow our concise sizing charts (every style of garment is different). If you find your fav sweater or tee and lay it flat and measure then you can compare it with our charts (most of our customers do this to be sure)...That way you can't really go wrong. If you are still in doubt don't purchase!

BlairWaldorfLovesShopping · 25/05/2021 09:56

@BrutusGoldBoutique thanks for clarifying. However Citizens Advice (I can't find the advice written as clearly on gov.uk) says this:

You automatically get a 14-day ‘cooling-off period’ when you buy something you haven’t seen in person - unless it’s bespoke or made to measure.

The cooling-off period starts the day after you receive your order, and there doesn’t need to be anything wrong with the item for you to get a refund.

You won’t get a cooling-off period when you buy:
- something that deteriorates quickly - like flowers or food
- an item that was personalised or custom-made for you
- anything from a private individual rather than a business
- a CD, DVD or software, if you break the seal on the wrapping

I clicked on a random T-shirt on your website - how is this personalised or custom-made?
brutusgold.co.uk/collections/womens/products/yes-sir-i-can-boogie-t-shirt-red-womens
Most people would understand those terms to mean something that cannot just be resold to someone else (which is why you would not be entitled to a refund - e.g. made to measure curtains or a personalised t-shirt).

Where on your website does it state that all products are made to order? It's really not clear and neither your FAQ page nor your Shipping & Returns page contains the words "custom", "made to order", or "personalised". You might want to make it a lot clearer why customers are not entitled to refunds.

Also, if all products are made to order for the specific customer, how can you offer wholesale?

BrutusGoldBoutique · 25/05/2021 11:27

Hi There,
Thanks for your reply. Our items are custom made to order. Our wholsale orders are all custom made to order.

SingingSands · 25/05/2021 11:46

I bought the red "I can boogie" T-shirt for my DD at Christmas. Lovely soft T-shirt, it has washed well, she loves it. I thought the print was a little faded compared to the photos on the website, but overall happy with it and so is DD.

Love a Brutus Gold Love Train night - have tickets for December! Glitterball

lindyloo57 · 25/05/2021 17:24

Are the rules the same if you buy on ebay as lots of sellers put no returns

Sisisimone · 25/05/2021 21:54

How can something be custom made when it's S M L XL? Sometimes it's not just the size but the cut that just doesn't look right on you. Surely it's not legal to not offer a refund when it's distance selling? Id avoid like the plague. Shame because the designs appeal to me but no way I'd take the chance to lose money like that

L0bstersLass · 25/05/2021 22:06

I ordered from them in early May and it's still not been delivered. I'm sorely disappointed. I won't be shopping there again.
I've complained to them and am still awaiting my top.

WeAreTheHeroes · 25/05/2021 22:17

@BrutusGoldBoutique Blair is correct. Your policies are not legal. The custom made claim, not visible anywhere on your website, is a smokescreen.

Sisisimone · 25/05/2021 22:26

Raise a dispute through your bank L0bstersLass

jincanpoops · 26/05/2021 00:10

@BrutusGoldBoutique can you please screenshot where it says on your website that items are custom made to order? I can't see it anywhere.

BrutusGoldBoutique · 26/05/2021 05:26

Hi, Sorry to hear of you problems with your order. Would you please email [email protected] and our team will be happy to resolve this for you. Royal Mail lost a sackful of orders around this period.

L0bstersLass · 26/05/2021 19:50

@BrutusGoldBoutique

Hi, Sorry to hear of you problems with your order. Would you please email [email protected] and our team will be happy to resolve this for you. Royal Mail lost a sackful of orders around this period.
I'm surprised you didn't identify this issue and contact customers pro-actively. Do you not check the confirmations that the parcels you've sent out via Royal Mail Tracked 48 have been delivered in a timely manner? I would have expected you to do so as if they're not delivering on the service you've paid them for, surely they owe you compensation?
Sisisimone · 26/05/2021 20:34

Royal Mail lost a sackful of orders around this period
Don't believe it for a second

corahallett · 26/05/2021 20:39

Try Disko Kids for similar tees / sweats. I've not bought from there but I follow the owner on Instagram and it seems totally legitimate...she gives refunds too!

WhatWouldChristineCagneyDo · 26/05/2021 20:56

Taking a generic Gildan / FOTL sweatshirt and printing it when you get an order is not the same as bespoke or custom made. It really isn't.

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