LonelyfromAfrica Blog Comments (302)

Consumer rights...

Deductible ....

Consumer rights...

Hey Sola ... your attempt is appreciated, once again...It is all about the perception that is created to get the consumer to buy... I was happy with the R29.00 based on the saving per mug...R 40.00 per mug saving... My happiness was based on the saving that was advertised.... only to find old stock (discontinued stock) which was advertised and even sold on a lower price I bought it for... My primary questions remain... is there value depreciation on non consumables and is that detectable from profit before taxes are paid?

Consumer rights...

Hey Johnny

Once again, I was happy with the price as my focus was on the discount I was made to belief I got per mug and not because of the end value. Again it is the whole issue of misleading the customer to get you to buy something... I will have difficulty to belief it is acceptable or legal...

Get a refund... It is not about the money, it is about the trust I have in the shops 'specials'...

Let's make it practical... (and that is more my question)...

The shop bought this mug say for R60.00 retail value one year back...The original sales price for this mug was R 69.00... thus profit of R9.00 per mug... Now this is not a consumable and depreciation could be applicable (this is what I don't know)... this depreciation is (could be) deductible as a percentage on the original retail price and deductible from profit before tax is paid. So the shop could already scored, because it is considered as dragging or slow moving items... If this is true, it is a false perception to advertise the saving based on R69.00 ... It should be a profit margin on the depreciated value on old stock...

Consumer rights...

Dear Sean ... I bought 6 mugs and lost R8 per mug... exchange rate as this mornings value... 3.46 USD... I paid to much compared to the last 'sale' on this item...

That's really not my point... It is about the perception of an saving that is created to get the consumer to buy...

Consumer rights...

And then... is it legal? That is the big question... consumers should have rights in terms of laws protecting the consumer...?

I can understand if there is a flyer with an begin and end date... but a shelf in the shop with sale items, for items on a discontinued list... to have it on there for one week, and then next week off again and then again in 'the for sale corner'... indicating a massive saving, but two weeks back it even went for cheaper in the same corner...?

Consumer rights...

It is thus not about the R9.00 saving per mug... It is the principle to make us to belief we buy a special... One can make a calculation/assumption on how many people could buy items with the perception of the saving made on that item ... If discontinued items are deductible for shop owners (or a percentage based on the fact that the item is discontinued and reserved shelve space), but you and I are made to belief we had a massive saving based on the original price...is this fair in terms of the perception created to make us to buy?

Consumer rights...

I did ... but they claim it is right to have a retail price of R 69.00 on the mug (they paid 11 months ago), where this mug was on previous sales and on the list of discontinued items. It is all about creating the perception we safe lots of money on items and then it is or could not be the case. Who says that there is not depreciation on these items they deduct from taxes (which lower the retail price on their side for a discontinued product), but then you and I are made to belief that we got a massive special...
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Consumer rights...

Eish Roomie ... 5 am and I didn't sleep one bit... so, maybe I could fall asleep... , but in that case I respond when I am awake again... Yeah, my previous blog... The one of great things started small... I read the comments and got instantly tired ... But I am guilty ... I know ...

RE: "THE GREAT SWAMI"..(2)

Oh Great Swami... life is full of loneliness and torture (war, economic crisis, unhappiness)... If we did our deed on earth and reproduced ... why then stay alive, fighting the battle everyday to earn a living... people tell me if they ever get a burden for someone else they will end their life's... pensioners, unhappy, negative and lonely people also are burdens if it not on their family who worry for them then it is on the states money... should the same principle of 'burden' not apply there?

RE: "DIFFERENT PEOPLE"

I made a category... yipeeee... good night every one ... enjoy blogging till tomorrow ...

RE: "DIFFERENT PEOPLE"

Hey ...Me again... I only comment on blogs were I think I could add value or blogs from people I like ... I really don't care how many people comment on my blogs, or who does or does not... 'true' people would comment not because they feel obliged to comment, but because they want to... If they don't say something on my blogs I also leave scope for the possibility that maybe it is because they don't have anything to say... and I accept... only saying ...

RE: "I CAN SEE FOR MILES AND MILES"

That's right Mike
It wasn't a motorcycle... It was a kite ...

RE: "I CAN SEE FOR MILES AND MILES"

Till next time we play ... ...

RE: "I CAN SEE FOR MILES AND MILES"

I like playing and you took too long with your hi's and bye's ... But you said hi when you acted on my posting ... Therefore ...this is for you ... ...

RE: "I CAN SEE FOR MILES AND MILES"

Thanks Nam enjoy your break...

RE: "I CAN SEE FOR MILES AND MILES"

I had a full day today, did some work and this blog us too complicated for my tired mind at the moment only thought yo say hi

RE: "I CAN SEE FOR MILES AND MILES"

Hey Nam ...

RE: Anyone play the stock market?

I don't play stock market, but it could be an investment... but, one should have a mixed portfolio, don't put all the eggs in one basket...., do proper research and keep the eye on the ball (read a lot and make sure of future trends and fluctuations in the market for the shares you are interested to buy...

RE: "OTHER SIDE OF ONE"

Mmmm, see a GF pillow will not work for Mr Blue... PS...beautifully written...

RE: "OTHER SIDE OF ONE"

Hey Snooks Two things I will never out grown... My dental floss and my pillow... PS... don't get worried... I don't sleep in it...only on it

RE: "OTHER SIDE OF ONE"

True Nam ... The other side of one is 'none'... ... with Valentine's day, Christmas and my birthday ... I buy myself presents (everything I really like), wrap them and open them again ...silly, but true...

I also have a boyfriend pillow (Google it...There's also a girlfriend pillow)....In winter I place a warm water bottle and a ticking watch at the back of this pillow... not the real thing... but very close... and I don't have to cook if I don't feel like it...

RE: "OTHER SIDE OF ONE"

Welcome back !

RE: Chasing Shadows

I need to practice some ironing.... enjoy guys...

RE: Chasing Shadows

No, no... With break up... no time for swapping ... It is only a goodbye ... go well Shell...

RE: Chasing Shadows

Eish Pedal man would be that lucky... I don't do ironing ...

RE: Chasing Shadows

That's right Sola ... wherever I go with a boyfriend... I take pictures in duplicate... One with him in... and one without him... One never knows if any pictures should be thrown out ...

RE: Chasing Shadows

Pedal man... No worries... may all die fine ladies on CS notice your gentle touch...

PS invite me to the wedding as I played a role in 'branding you'...

RE: Chasing Shadows

Jeeeeewisssshhh, Sola... We got worried... Thought you went to a lonely hill, sitting in the sun, dehydrating, sulking..., welcome back...

RE: Kissing frogs

Johnny and Crazy... ... you really need to get your date sorted... I have to book my plane ticket...

RE: Chasing Shadows

Pedal man... why do you hold your phone with so much caution... expensive ...eh ?