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Returning faulty goods after 6 months - what's the law?

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yogitree Sun 13-Feb-22 17:55:25

I bought my husband a pair of walking boots almost 6 months ago and he's noticed the upper is coming away from the sole on both shoes. Now, being over 70 and having several health conditions plus cancer, he doesn't walk munroes. I expected that buying a pair of Salomon boots for over £70, he could have had at least a year's use at this level. Should I get my money back or even an exchange? I bought them in person at a Sports Direct store.

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Elizabeth27 Sun 13-Feb-22 18:03:52

You can return them as not fit for purpose, they must be returned to the store.

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yogitree Sun 13-Feb-22 18:23:42

Is it reasonable that 6 months use is 'not fit for purpose'? Thanks for your input.

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Marmite32 Sun 13-Feb-22 18:28:52

if you have kept the receipt it should have the store's regs. for return printed on it somewhere

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Ohmother Sun 13-Feb-22 22:59:26

Look up Sale of Goods Act. Not fit for purpose. They should have lasted longer. ??

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Callistemon21 Sun 13-Feb-22 23:15:47

They should last years.
They will have a minimum 12 months warranty.

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welbeck Mon 14-Feb-22 03:40:26

some of the above advice is not quite right.
ring the consumer law advisor on lbc, 9pm friday.
good luck.

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NotAGran55 Mon 14-Feb-22 06:21:01

www.which.co.uk/consumer-rights/advice/what-do-i-do-if-i-have-a-faulty-product-aTTEK2g0YuEy

It’s all here.

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