Proof that clearance prices are anything but!

http://www.gemstv.co.uk/shop-detail.jsp?product=ULR1823&category=clearance&colourScheme=9

Come on Gems TV...explain this one, whydon'tcha? It's in the clearance section which boasts 60% off regular prices.... my foot :taphead:

I really like this ring and remember it going for less than £50 in TV games. They really do take us customers as fools and now I have proof! I wonder if they'll change it once they spot this thread or have the guts to reply to my query.

Huggles said:

http://www.gemstv.co.uk/shop-detail.jsp?product=ULR1823&category=clearance&colourScheme=9

I wonder if they'll change it once they spot this thread or have the guts to reply to my query.

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My bet is neither...:down:

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Ahaaaa...they've changed it!!!!! Before it was £55.77 now £77.47. That was why I thought I'd found proof. Now it is priced at £77.47 and the previous price has been removed. It'd be nice if they could get a spokes person to post on this thread explaining why this is a clearance price...I think I'll have a long wait.

i posted something a long the same lines, i bought a ring for £45 back in july, and in the clearance section on their website its going for £68.00!!! beggars belief really! lol

persianglitter said:

i posted something a long the same lines, i bought a ring for £45 back in july, and in the clearance section on their website its going for £68.00!!! beggars belief really! lol

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Talk about deceptive advertising...do you think the ASA should be contacted? I mean they may want to clear this stuff, in which case they aren't deceptive, but to say 'Save up to to 60% on clearance jewellery' when they've clearly increased prices is a bit much.

Huggles said:

Talk about deceptive advertising...do you think the ASA should be contacted? I mean they may want to clear this stuff, in which case they aren't deceptive, but to say 'Save up to to 60% on clearance jewellery' when they've clearly increased prices is a bit much.

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Huggles if I was you I'd certainly try the ASA. It's very easy to make a complaint as you can complete a form on their website. It costs nothing and would be worthwhile to see if they can help. It's wrong to try to deceive in this way and for them to go and change the ring you posted about, it's obvious that they read this and know they are in the wrong. Go for it!

Klosblue said:

That's ridiculous! They do that all the time though - there should be a law against it. !

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There is :tongue2:

Have a look around here. All consumers should be familiar with their rights.

http://www.consumerdirect.gov.uk/

OP Did you get a screenshot of the price before they changed it? If not it might be useful to do this (if needed :cheeky in future.

Unfortunately, I didn't get a screen shot but it was so ridiculous I'm sure Gems TV would explain it away as human error...somebody inputing the wrong data. The galling thing is most of the jewellery is at prices Gems TV have decided as 'clearance'...they can sell it for whatever price they like...but I do object to the 'save up to 60%' promotion as it implies these items have sold for much higher prices...now that is deception.