AndyRM
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Yep, absolutely. And if it was sold on those terms then I wouldn't have an issue with anyone doing that.
Why not just try it on in the shop in the first place though?
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Yep, absolutely. And if it was sold on those terms then I wouldn't have an issue with anyone doing that.
Why not just try it on in the shop in the first place though?
Alex321
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- South Wales
What you feel about businesses is completely irrelevant.
They are trying to make a living from their business.
Charities are not making a living from it, they are helping others from their "business", and every time you ask for a refund, you are taking money away from what is available to help those others.
Of course if, as you say in another post, they actually said to you that you can bring it back for a refund within 2 weeks, that makes a difference - though you only brought that in quite a few posts into this discussion.
I bought this today in a charity shop. It was there facing me when I went in, like it was waiting for me to buy it. It's new said the bloke behind the counter and I think he might be right. I was after a raincoat/mac the other week, which I mentioned back thread. The one I bought today isn't quite as long as I'd like, with below the knee, not slightly above being my preference, but at that price and in such good nick I thought it was worth the less that 30 quid! Plus, it's beige/stone/fawn whatever, so it won't show marks like it would do if it was navy or black.
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I wouldn't wear such a the moleskin trousers and brogues I'm wearing in the above photos. I just thought id try it on, regardless of what I had on at the time.
It's a no from me on that one, men's raincoats seem to be typically below the knee whereas women's ones are sometimes a bit shorter.
Unless your intention is to flash a bit of leg? 😂
HMS_Dave
Grand Old Lady
Not sure in Accys case, but sometimes when you try something on, you might buy it then decide when you walk around in your own environment later on that it doesn't really suit you. When i lost nearly half of my bodyweight, I was like that. Took me a while to get used to my new "image".
Accy cyclist
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- The hills of Accrington
I would've thought it was obvious that all shops offer a refund on unworn (though obviously not for 2nd hand stuff) undamaged goods bought from them, unless it's underwear and socks.
Alex321
Guru
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- South Wales
No, it isn't obvious at all.
Most, but not all, retail businesses will do so with new items, for the sake of customer goodwill. But there is no legal requirement for them to do so unless bought by "distance selling". And not all will.
Very few will with second hand goods, and most of what most charity shops sell is second hand. Quite apart from their whole purpose being completely different to a regular business.
Accy cyclist
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- Location
- The hills of Accrington
I bought this today in a charity shop. It was there facing me when I went in, like it was waiting for me to buy it. It's new said the bloke behind the counter and I think he might be right. I was after a raincoat/mac the other week, which I mentioned back thread. The one I bought today isn't quite as long as I'd like, with below the knee, not slightly above being my preference, but at that price and in such good nick I thought it was worth the less that 30 quid! Plus, it's beige/stone/fawn whatever, so it won't show marks like it would do if it was navy or black.
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I wouldn't wear such a the moleskin trousers and brogues I'm wearing in the above photos. I just thought id try it on, regardless of what I had on at the time.
It's back in the shop, with the refunded money back in my bank. Well it will be in a few days they said. The bloke who sold the mac to me was ok about it, asking if it didn't fit. I told him it did, but it was the length that I didn't like.
I thought that was your wardrobe
Accy cyclist
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- Location
- The hills of Accrington
My wardrobe is actually bigger than that, and filled with far better quality clothing!! 🧐
Accy cyclist
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- The hills of Accrington
I'm now thinking of buying the below pairs of tweed trousers, instead of the above suit. 🤔 With Cordings current autumn trouser promotion ongoing I'll get both pairs for £322 which includes the £7 delivery fee. I did mention the Skipton tweed trousers the other month, comparing them to Rupert Bear trousers, but there's something about them that appeals to me! I would've liked the whole Skipton tweed suit, but unfortunately the jacket isn't available now in my 42L size, so with the trousers at least I'll have the Skipton tweed in one form. If I buy the trousers I might as well buy the trousers of the above suit as well, as the Cordings promotion means buy one pair of trousers, get another for half their price.
https://www.cordings.co.uk/skipton-tweed-trousers.html
https://www.cordings.co.uk/sporting-check-tweed-trousers.html
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Profpointy
Legendary Member
I may have mentioned it before but Hoggs of Fyffe do a lot of very reasonably priced "country" clothing. OK their suits are likely several notches down form Cordings, but their moleskin trousers are proper heavy duty and exceptionally good value. I can't see a posh company's version being any better.
I have 4 pairs in my wardrobe albeit tow
pairs downgraded to painting trousers
Accy cyclist
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- Location
- The hills of Accrington
They probably are nearly as good as Cordings, but they don't seem to offer bright colours and I do prefer trousers made for braces, as in loops over buttons, not clip on braces, these days.
https://www.fifecountry.co.uk/search-moleskin-trousers.html
Profpointy
Legendary Member
They probably are nearly as good as Cordings, but they don't seem to offer bright colours and I do prefer trousers made for braces, as in loops over buttons, not clip on braces, these days.
https://www.fifecountry.co.uk/search-moleskin-trousers.html
They are indeed belt loop stylee
As an aside my by far smartest suit (sensibly) came with two pairs of trousers, one with belt loops and the other buttoned for proper braces. Sadly I bought it towards the end of the suit and tie era at work so have rarely worn it. It's a city gent pinstripe, so unlike a tweed or linen suit is less suited (to pardon the pun) for "smart casual" plus, but being striped is not really suitable for a funeral, yet it too dour for a wedding. As well as being good quality it is is perfect fit despite being off the peg, and fits me better than a couple of (mid priced) bespoke suits I've had over the years
Drago
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- Suburban Poshshire
The tv series Mr Ben was inspired by Accy's wardrobe.
I can smell that photo from here.
