Take care when buying small items from Comet

HDMI · 05-05-2012, 11:07

I purchased a small pocket camcorder from Comet. When I got home I found that the camera was not in the box only the USB lead was there I went back. Within the hour and was met with a large amount of disbelief and after a embarising discussion between 3of their staff they then gave me another one.So if you buy an item from comet or anywhere open the box BEFORE you leave the shop

XxBlaKOuTZxX · 05-05-2012, 11:13

Something you should have done yourself. I ALWAYS check inside the box before I leave the shop.

stud u like · 05-05-2012, 11:13

Surely that is the normal thing to do? I always open the box.

c4rv · 05-05-2012, 11:51

Was the box sealed ?

XxBlaKOuTZxX · 05-05-2012, 12:04

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Originally Posted by c4rv

Was the box sealed ?

I certainly wouldn't accept a box if the seal was broken. I see that as being a returned product for whatever reason or one that has been on display in the shop. I once went shopping for an HD camcorder and was offered an X display Panasonic but turned it down. You don't know what damage it has, if any or how it's been used. Although it did have £175 knocked of the price but the battery and leads were missing. Thanks but no thanks.

Winston_1 · 06-05-2012, 00:06

These type of shops frequently offer ex display items with remotes and instructions missing with around £50 off. Last time it happened I said that to order the missing items would cost more than £50. He said I could get a universal remote for a lot less. So I asked how I would retune it with one of those as I lived in a different area.
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What amazes me is that people actually buy them. I got asked to help with one such set when they wanted it tuned to the RF output of their VHS. They had been given a remote but one that only turned it on and off, changed channels, and the volume. I told them to take it back but never heard the outcome.

HDMI · 06-05-2012, 11:20

The box had a seal which looked unbroken so I had no reason to be suspicious about the contents. Trouble is i am a trusting guy now maybe I will have to change

05-05-2012, 11:07	#1
HDMI Forum Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 889	Take care when buying small items from Comet I purchased a small pocket camcorder from Comet. When I got home I found that the camera was not in the box only the USB lead was there I went back. Within the hour and was met with a large amount of disbelief and after a embarising discussion between 3of their staff they then gave me another one.So if you buy an item from comet or anywhere open the box BEFORE you leave the shop

05-05-2012, 11:13	#2
XxBlaKOuTZxX Forum Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Edinburgh / Scotland Posts: 2,773	Something you should have done yourself. I ALWAYS check inside the box before I leave the shop.

05-05-2012, 11:13	#3
stud u like Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: The Sunny Side Of The Street Posts: 40,105	Surely that is the normal thing to do? I always open the box.

05-05-2012, 11:51	#4
c4rv Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Essex Posts: 16,218	Was the box sealed ?

05-05-2012, 12:04	#5
XxBlaKOuTZxX Forum Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Edinburgh / Scotland Posts: 2,773	Quote: Originally Posted by c4rv Was the box sealed ? I certainly wouldn't accept a box if the seal was broken. I see that as being a returned product for whatever reason or one that has been on display in the shop. I once went shopping for an HD camcorder and was offered an X display Panasonic but turned it down. You don't know what damage it has, if any or how it's been used. Although it did have £175 knocked of the price but the battery and leads were missing. Thanks but no thanks.

06-05-2012, 00:06	#6
Winston_1 Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 5,008	These type of shops frequently offer ex display items with remotes and instructions missing with around £50 off. Last time it happened I said that to order the missing items would cost more than £50. He said I could get a universal remote for a lot less. So I asked how I would retune it with one of those as I lived in a different area. Blank expression. What amazes me is that people actually buy them. I got asked to help with one such set when they wanted it tuned to the RF output of their VHS. They had been given a remote but one that only turned it on and off, changed channels, and the volume. I told them to take it back but never heard the outcome.

06-05-2012, 11:20	#7
HDMI Forum Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 889	The box had a seal which looked unbroken so I had no reason to be suspicious about the contents. Trouble is i am a trusting guy now maybe I will have to change

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Take care when buying small items from Comet