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Would this method work? - Jackson01 - 02-24-2019
Hi all,
First post - I'm extremely new to this so please don't be too harsh!
My method is as follows:
1. Buy an expensive item online to be delivered
2. Buy a similar cheaper item from a different store
3. Go to the shop I got the first item from and claim I was sent the cheaper item.
4. Try to SE a refund instead of an exchange because the item was a 'gift' which I had to repurchase.
Considering trying this in a UK department store on holiday like J L
Any tips please?
RE: Would this method work? - zorrophreak - 02-24-2019
I mean, that would be dependent on how strict the store's refund policy is and how often they have issues with this. Amazon works well because they have such a large volume. A smaller store would not work as well, but its definitely doable.
RE: Would this method work? - RobertJ - 02-24-2019
(02-24-2019, 10:48 PM)zorrophreak Wrote: I mean, that would be dependent on how strict the store's refund policy is and how often they have issues with this. Amazon works well because they have such a large volume. A smaller store would not work as well, but its definitely doable.I think he was going to try it in John Lewis, the UK store. Idk how strict their refund policies are but they’re pretty big from what I have read.
RE: Would this method work? - Tibo inc - 02-24-2019
Yeah, I am sure, with enough research this could work.
There are online versions of this that even a child could do, but you need a lot more confidence to do a face to face SE.
Make sure you plan out what you are going to say, but don't have a script. If you use a script, you are assuming that the shop worker will reply in a certain way, and you could be thrown of guard by an unexpected question.
Good luck, and post an update on the outcome.
RE: Would this method work? - zorrophreak - 02-24-2019
Assuming you are doing John Lewis I feel like you will be successful. Prepare for failure though, and don't go homeless because you spent a ton and expected to get it back. You should be fine and it should work though.
RE: Would this method work? - mothered - 02-25-2019
Simply stated, the "wrong Item received" method.
Yes, It will work.