Although most of the
times we inspect everything we buy, there is sometimes this little defects or
problems we overlooked that we only noticed once we are comfortably sitting in
our homes after shopping, the worst is when we are about to use the product. Here are reminders and a sample letter.
Better, meticulously
inspect the item and have it tested so it will save you a lot of trouble
especially time and expense returning items you purchase. Avoid RUSH buying.
And most of all buy in legitimate stores with permanent shop address in case of
returns and product complaints. Ask for warranty terms too (how long) when
buying electronic items.
In case you have just
bought a defective product, you have every right to return it even if you
forgot to ask about the warranty. DTI (Department of Trade and Industry)
prohibits the “No Return, No Exchange Policy” here in the Philippines. We
can reach them online and through telephones to report establishments that not
honoring the prohibition. However, make sure to be honest in doing it, let us
not abuse the law to take advantage of others. If you know it is in best
condition and you caused the items malfunction (like dropping a electronic
device), such defects are not acceptable and that is of course dishonesty. Only
factory defects or packing negligence are considered legitimate complaints. We
must be observers of FAIR trade being responsible consumers and humane.
Be sure to bring the
following if you are to come in person (it is better for immediate response
from the store). :
