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Consumer
Ch 1. 6-7
Term | Definition |
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Consumer | is anyone who buys goods and services. |
False economy | a situation which appears cheaper turns out in the long run to be more expensive. |
Caveat Emptor | Let The Buyer Beware. |
The Sale of Goods and Supply of Services Act 1980 | the goods must be: merchantable quality,fit for purpose,match the sample and be the same as the description. The services must be: carried out by the person with necessary skill, must do the job properly and materials must be good quality. |
Remedy | Repair,Refund,Replacement,Credit Note. |
Credit Note | is a document made out to the consumer for the value of the goods returned. It allows them to purchase other goods from that shop equal in value to the goods returned. |
Guarantee | is a promise by a manufacturer to repair or replace damaged goods free of charge within a stated period of time. |
The Consumer Information Act 1978 | deals with any statements made about goods by the manufacturer in advertisement,etc. |
Below cost selling | is when certain shops sell popular products very cheaply in order to attract people into their shop. |
Loss Leaders | products that are sold below cost price. |
Ombudsman | is a representative of the people, they will investigate complaints by members of the public who have a problem with certain organisation. |
The Small Claims Court | is used by consumers who are making claims for faulty or poor quality goods. |
The Advertising Standards Authority for Ireland (ASAI) | an organisation that investigates complaints from member of the public who find an advertisement offensive,upsetting,etc. |
Trade Association | an organisation that represents particular traders,manufacturers or retailers. e.g. ITAA,SIMI,RECI. |
Bar code | is a series of black and white lines and figures found on the packaging on most products.It contains products information e.g. price,name,weight,origin,etc. |
Receipt | is written proof to the consumer that they have purchased and paid for the item to which the receipt refers. |
Good Consumer | is aware of their legal rights,they try to buy goods and services of good quality and good value,they keep their receipts and guarantees. |
Unit Pricing | it enables a consumer to decide what is the best value, food labels must show the price per kilo/liter rather than over all price. |
National Consumer Agency (NCA) | informs consumers of their rights,promotes strong consumer culture,helps business comply with law and represents consumer interest. |
The Consumer Protection Act 2007 | established the NCA,deals with misleading claims about goods,services and prices.Deals with EU directives on unfair, aggressive, misleading and prohibited commercial practices. |
Money | is anything of value that is widely accepted as payment for goods and services. |