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Chris ] wrote:
I went into PC World to buy a printer for a disabled friend.
He had given me enough cash to buy it.

When I got to the till, the cashier wanted full name and address
details.
Even though I was paying cash.
This caused a lot of problems - because I didn't know his formal address
or postcode.

But do they have a right to demand personal data when selling something
for cash? It seems preposterous! I wouldn't want to give a company
personal information, which might be used for marketing. In fact,
that's why I would often choose to pay by cash.

The receipt you then get includes the name and address. Makes it pretty
solid if you need to claim on warranty etc.

Other companies do the same - TLC, for one.

As regards PC World, I've not received any promotional material from them
despite having given my name and address. Could be they only sell on their
lists, but I doubt it, as that wouldn't make sense. Joining the postal
preference scheme is the best way to help avoid junk mail. Unfortunately
most of mine is in the form of fliers etc so not delivered by the postman.

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