What canI doif a store does not accept a return?
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What canI doif a store does not accept a return?
My son (19) purchased a $600 TV and when we brought it home and unpacked it the screen was broken. We took it back and they said by signing the release you signed a waiver that once you take the TV it is no longer the responsibility of the store. The store never told him about the waiver they just said, “Sign here”. He is 19 and was excitied about owning a TV and didn’t read all the paperwork.
Asked on November 26, 2011 under General Practice, Wisconsin
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FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 13 years ago | Contributor
I suggest that your son carefully read all written documents concerning the television that he purchased recently in that the terms control the obligations owed to him by the store and vice versa in the absence of conflicting state law.
If the release contained a waiver as to the condition of the television signed by him, unfortunately he is stuck with what he signed. If the store will not allow him a refund for the television, perhaps he bought an extended warranty that may protect him concerning it? If not, possibly he might wish to speak with the store's manager as to whether he or she might be able to help him.
If not, your son unfortunately has learned an important lesson about inspecting what he has purchased before leaving the store with it.
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