LanceLongstiff Posted January 20, 2009 Share Posted January 20, 2009 I bought GTA4 on launch day and I'm wondering if it is too late for me to return it for a refund. Does anyone know if I can legally demand a refund, or do I just have to rely on the mercy of the sales staff in Game? Any UK lawyers/law students on here? If you're wondering, I've hardly played the game and I wasn't going to bother returning it, but I don't think R* deserve my buckolas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GhostDragon Posted January 20, 2009 Share Posted January 20, 2009 I bought GTA4 on launch day and I'm wondering if it is too late for me to return it for a refund. Does anyone know if I can legally demand a refund, or do I just have to rely on the mercy of the sales staff in Game? Any UK lawyers/law students on here? If you're wondering, I've hardly played the game and I wasn't going to bother returning it, but I don't think R* deserve my buckolas. You cannot return an item that has been already open... (PC video games) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LanceLongstiff Posted January 20, 2009 Author Share Posted January 20, 2009 Credentials? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GhostDragon Posted January 20, 2009 Share Posted January 20, 2009 Credentials? no Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LanceLongstiff Posted January 20, 2009 Author Share Posted January 20, 2009 Yeah, that's what I thought. Does anybody else on here have a clue? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExitiumMachina Posted January 20, 2009 Share Posted January 20, 2009 Most stores won't take back a pc game once it is opened. Most you can hope for is taking it up with Rockstar support to see if they will reimburse you (unlikely to happen)...common sense really, don't see a need for any silly credentials personally. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LanceLongstiff Posted January 20, 2009 Author Share Posted January 20, 2009 Nope. There are laws to cover most purchases in the UK. I'm just trying to find out how it applies to software and how I should follow it up. Opened or not, if a product turns out not to be fit for purpose you are entitled to a refund. The same applies if the seller makes claims which turn out to be untrue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LanceLongstiff Posted January 20, 2009 Author Share Posted January 20, 2009 Most stores won't take back a pc game once it is opened. Most you can hope for is taking it up with Rockstar support to see if they will reimburse you (unlikely to happen)...common sense really, don't see a need for any silly credentials personally. The need for credentials is because I'd appreciate the opinion of someone who actually knows what they're talking about (i.e. not you). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExitiumMachina Posted January 20, 2009 Share Posted January 20, 2009 Nope. There are laws to cover most purchases in the UK. I'm just trying to find out how it applies to software and how I should follow it up. Opened or not, if a product turns out not to be fit for purpose you are entitled to a refund. The same applies if the seller makes claims which turn out to be untrue. Well good luck to ya then...probably not going to happen, but go ahead and waste time/money/resources trying. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LanceLongstiff Posted January 20, 2009 Author Share Posted January 20, 2009 (edited) The need for credentials is because I'd appreciate the opinion of someone who actually knows what they're talking about (i.e. not you). You seem to have the Silly credentials sewn up, btw. Edited January 20, 2009 by LanceLongstiff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExitiumMachina Posted January 20, 2009 Share Posted January 20, 2009 The need for credentials is because I'd appreciate the opinion of someone who actually knows what they're talking about (i.e. not you). You seem to have the silly credentials sewn up, btw. So far there is nothing I've found that a store would have to take back a pc game, matter of fact the return policy for UK as far as I have found really doesn't cover software in any way, shape, or form...lot good this internet does you blokes if you don't even f*cking use it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LanceLongstiff Posted January 20, 2009 Author Share Posted January 20, 2009 I do know how to use it: I ask an expert and hope I don't get interrupted by some clueless f*cking idiot. Alternatively I could just read the Trade Descriptions Act or the Sale of Goods Act, but that doesn't sound like much fun, now does it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExitiumMachina Posted January 20, 2009 Share Posted January 20, 2009 clueless f*cking idiot. Read up on it yourself, or refer to quoted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LanceLongstiff Posted January 20, 2009 Author Share Posted January 20, 2009 You're still not helping. What exactly are you getting out of this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExitiumMachina Posted January 20, 2009 Share Posted January 20, 2009 You're still not helping. What exactly are you getting out of this? Just saying you are perfectly capable of reading it yourself and deciding if it can or does apply to the situation. Google is an awesome search engine and found it for me in a matter of seconds, however I think it will be a coinflip and completly dependent on whether or not the store wants to do a refund or store credit. Aside from that there are really few options for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Girish Posted January 20, 2009 Share Posted January 20, 2009 Just sell it on ebay for half the price. At least, you'll get something out of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Horror Is Alive Posted January 20, 2009 Share Posted January 20, 2009 The OP is an idiot. When he asks people for advice, he immediately demands proof and flames them. Asshole. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LanceLongstiff Posted January 20, 2009 Author Share Posted January 20, 2009 Prove it, prick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turbo1508 Posted January 20, 2009 Share Posted January 20, 2009 Prove it, prick. hahaha well said Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LanceLongstiff Posted January 20, 2009 Author Share Posted January 20, 2009 Thanks man. People like that need a good punch in the face, but I guess a taste of my razor sharp wit will have to suffice until technology catches up and lets me punch him in the face via the web. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Cheese_Man Posted January 20, 2009 Share Posted January 20, 2009 I doubt you would get a refund if you waited more than a month to make up your mind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LanceLongstiff Posted January 20, 2009 Author Share Posted January 20, 2009 Great. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longboardskier Posted January 20, 2009 Share Posted January 20, 2009 So instead of starting topics like this where you'd be dumb to not know the outcome would be like this, you should just contact the retailer and see what they say. Nobody else is going to give you your money back so you might as well start there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LanceLongstiff Posted January 20, 2009 Author Share Posted January 20, 2009 F*ck the retailer and f*ck you. I want to know my legal rights, not your worthless opinion. Jog on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longboardskier Posted January 20, 2009 Share Posted January 20, 2009 F*ck the retailer and f*ck you. I want to know my legal rights, not your worthless opinion. Jog on. Reported. Enjoy not getting anywhere with this. I hope nobody gives you your money back and your stuck with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turbo1508 Posted January 20, 2009 Share Posted January 20, 2009 Telling them like it is lance, and im damn proud of ya. Bout time these tie wearing fanboys got a good forum backhand to the chops. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LanceLongstiff Posted January 20, 2009 Author Share Posted January 20, 2009 (edited) Reported? For what...saying f*ck you? Well f*ck you! I hope your house collapses next time it rains and thanks for the support Turbo. I'm thinking of taking over this bitch. If I do I'll make you President. Edited January 20, 2009 by LanceLongstiff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longboardskier Posted January 20, 2009 Share Posted January 20, 2009 No. Reported because this thread is absolutely useless and it's not going anywhere because you're such an asshole. The sooner you can get that through your thick head, the better off you'll be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExitiumMachina Posted January 20, 2009 Share Posted January 20, 2009 Any wonder why you won't get a refund? Tough sh*t, now your stuck with it...happens to millions of pc gamers daily. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LanceLongstiff Posted January 20, 2009 Author Share Posted January 20, 2009 (edited) No. Reported because this thread is absolutely useless and it's not going anywhere because you're such an asshole. The sooner you can get that through your thick head, the better off you'll be. It's becoming useless because of the idiot, f*ckhead flamers like you...biatch. That's why I clearly asked for opinions from people who know what they're talking about. Edited January 20, 2009 by LanceLongstiff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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