"Andy Hall" wrote in message

Not if they don't offer reimbursement for the additional cost of
returning goods that are not fit for purpose.


I'd like to know which
store would ever pay for your fuel costs.

From the top of my head, the following, in the last few years:

Marks & Spencer. I telephoned a store to check whether they had a
specific style and size of shirt in stock. They confirmed that they
had. I arrived there and they hadn't. Result was refund of fuel
costs in cash with no purchase made.

B&Q. Second return of a Scorpion saw. Refund of fuel costs plus
voucher for the store

Virgin Megastore. Classical work consisting of two CDs purchased. The
package contained two of the no. 1 CD rather than one of each. Fuel
costs refunded, CD replaced, voucher for two additional CDs.

John Lewis. Ceiling fan purchased. Same item found at local store for
lower price. Difference refunded, fuel cost, voucher for the store
and another for lunch in store restaurant.

Safeway (before acquisition by Morrisons). Defective food product.
Product refunded. Fuel refunded. Reimbursement for Sunday lunch at
local restaurant. Their alternative would have been a discussion
with Trading Standards and an almost certain prosecution.

Marks and Spencer. Unable to meet delivery commitment. Free
delivery and substantial discount.


These are among the many reasons why I won't buy from places like Aldi,
Lidl, Netto, Makro,....






And all said stores have marked your cards as an INVALID customer ie don't
serve this guy anymore. :-)
MrHall most people would be too embarassed tomake a scene in public.
I bet the wife hates going shopping with you?