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Increase of Price AFTER SALE

My Husband and I went shopping for bedroom furniture Saturday. A sales rep assisted us when we found the set we liked. She informed us it was on sale. She proceeded to create the invoice and one last time confirmed with the Asst Mgr the price was correct. The Asst mgr looked at her and us and say Yes. We paid and paid for deliver for this Wednesday. We got home later Sat night and there was a phone message from the Asst Mgr saying there had been a mistake. She ''thought'' we had picked a different set and the price we paid was too low. We will need to give the difference. My question is: Since we have the Paid In Full Bill of Sale...stating their price and we paid that price....Legally - cant we hold them to it??? They are not open today (Sunday) so we will have to get this resolved tomorrow and was wondering how to go about it should they push for more money.


Asked on 7/15/07, 4:37 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Johm Smith tom's

Re: Increase of Price AFTER SALE

I would need to read any written agreements you have with them but it sounds like you have a valid sale.

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Answered on 7/15/07, 5:00 pm
Scott R. Jay Law Offices of Scott R. Jay

Re: Increase of Price AFTER SALE

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Unless the store can prove the error, it seems like they may be bound to the agreement. The problem is how will you be able to enforce the agreement unless you take them to court if they decide not to honor it? If they are part of a chain, I would go up the corporate ladder and speak to the highest officer you can reach. You may also wish to speak with your local consumer affairs office and explain the situation. They may step in and assist you.

Scott R. Jay, Esq.

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Answered on 7/15/07, 5:36 pm


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