Being Screwed by local Business'

[Riverland]

Well it all started when l got my tax check from the mail before the wife did. l ran to the bank then to a local store and brought my first mig. l also thought that l would buy a generator to use with my new mig and also brought one of them. l was told that a 2.7kva generator would power the mig that l was buying. So l brought it. l get home only to find that l have to go back and buy a 5kg roll of gassless mig wire cause what came with my mig was for gas. Great another 120.00 dollars and l couldnt swap the 5kg gas wire for the 5kg gassless wire. So off l go home and set up my new toy and the generator will power the mig as long as its in very short bursts. So back to the store told the saleman the problem and was told only to weld alittle at a time cant return it to buy a bigger one cause l have used it. After talking to acouple of people l was told that my new generator is only 2kva. All the local tv adds say shop local Shop local my ####.:mad:

[Bodgy]

Rivers

They must take it back for a full refund. The Trade Practices Act says so.

You were sold an item that is not suitable for the purported usage.

There is no choice here.

You gotta wear the wire, but not the genny. You could probably return the whole disaster if you got some advice and help.

Don't take this sort of schzt, mate!!

[Stuart]

Give the ACCC a ring, get a bit of advice (for no other reason than to make it legit), then go back to the shop, talk to the manager, and if he gives you stick, tell him you have already had advice from the ACCC, and are ready to take it further, as they agreed that you are on the moral high ground.

They sold you something they claimed was rated higher than it was - that is grounds for return on its own.

[dazzler]

Hi Mate

is it the gen that is dropping out or your mig that is shutting down from overheating.

Migs generally cant weld without a break, particularly the home user models.

Was the standard wire a part of the package when you bought it? If so then bad luck, they do not have to swap it. (not good business sense though )

Whats on your reciept for the gen. What model number? Is it the 2k or a 2.7k. Do they sell both? If you have asked for the 2.7 and they have given you a 2 the you are within your rights to get what you paid for.

Just check whats dropping out - the mig or the genset:confused:

good luck

dazzler

[HJ0]

Give everyone you know their number, and ask them all to ring this shifty mob.

Make sure they all ask about the exact same unit/s you purchased. With particular attention about the refund issue.

Then lets see who's @ss is on fire.


HJ0 Cheers

[Christopha]

Take your new gear down there after hours and weld their door locks up!!!!

[Cliff Rogers]

What Bodgy said....

You were sold an item that is not suitable for the purported usage.

You can take it back & get a refund as long as the goods are still in a salable condition IE; you haven't smashed it with a hammer or painted it pink.
Don't worry abnout the fact that you have removed the packing, that is their problem.

[Riverland]

Well guys thanks for all the advice. l made afew phone calls sent afew faxes and went back to the shop to talk to the guy. All he did was call the police and have me removed from the shop and the police told me that its a cival matter and they dont want to get involved in it. Anyway my wifes brother will buy the gen off me and use it for camping. All this #### just to weld some bloody gates up to keep other peoples bloody dogs from ####ing on my front lawn. l will not be spending a cent in this town again.
I wish l had the balls to take his double shop front doors and use them as my front gates. Regards to all Riverland.

[Riverland]

it is the gen that is droping out.

[keith53]

Sorry to hear about your hassles. Did you get another genny by the way?

I'd be letting as many people know as possible. Let the guy experience word-of-mouth advertising!

[silkwood]

Riverland, have you called the Office of Consumer & Business Affairs? I am absolutely certain that if it is exactly as you say you possibly have a case to return the generator.

However the caveat here is if it is exactly as you stated. Don't take offence, I am just aware that peoples' versions change AFTER they are unhappy with a purchase. If you are sure you have been wronged I urge you to contact the above office. Businesses which defy the law need to be held accountable.

Cheers,

Mark

[Iain]

Generator manufacturers can be shifty too, I have a 700w genny (I think, it's about that without going out to have a look) but the fine print states 500w continuous.
Like a lot of product there are always the start up figure to lure the punters in.
I only bought mine for camping and a few odds and sods and it is more than adequate, but it is definitely not 700w, or is it????
I was aware of this when I bought the unit.
I used to have a FIAT 500 with a speedo that went up to 100mph HAAA hahahaha.....................

[keith53]

I used to have a FIAT 500 with a speedo that went up to 100mph HAAA hahahaha.....................

I remember finding out the hard way that you don't open the doors on these things once under way.

[Iain]

I remember finding out the hard way that you don't open the doors on these things once under way.

I had forgotten about that, also true of the 600 and 1100.

[silentC]

I've got a 1974 Mazda Capella with a speedo that goes to 100kph. HO HO HO bloody HO