New Posts For Thread: What is the Law regarding buying something for an obviously wrong price?https://community.betfair.com/chit_chat/go/thread/view/94038/30400961/what-is-the-law-regarding-buying-something-for-an-obviously-wrong-priceI received a phone call from a mate last night telling me about an online retailer selling a £10 product for -£120! When you add the item to your basket, your total spending shows as -£115 (you have to pay £5 P&P).If you try and check out at thisThere was a story last week where Amazon sent some bloke 50 items by mistake. He did the right thing and reported the error and was told he could keep the lot!https://community.betfair.com/chit_chat/go/thread/view/94038/30400961/what-is-the-law-regarding-buying-something-for-an-obviously-wrong-price?post_id=542665643#542665643There was a story last week where Amazon sent some bloke 50 items by mistake. He did the right thing and reported the error and was told he could keep the lot!Sun, 14 Dec 2014 10:52:10 -0600Is this something to do with amazon? Apparently some intermediate company that handles pricing for their traders has completely messed and was selling the traders stuff for 1p. Might drive some of them under if they are forced to honour it.If it's obhttps://community.betfair.com/chit_chat/go/thread/view/94038/30400961/what-is-the-law-regarding-buying-something-for-an-obviously-wrong-price?post_id=542664973#542664973Is this something to do with amazon? Apparently some intermediate company that handles pricing for their traders has completely messed and was selling the traders stuff for 1p. Might drive some of them under if they are forced to honour it.If it's obSun, 14 Dec 2014 09:54:29 -0600At least you won the auction and that's not easy!https://community.betfair.com/chit_chat/go/thread/view/94038/30400961/what-is-the-law-regarding-buying-something-for-an-obviously-wrong-price?post_id=542651383#542651383At least you won the auction and that's not easy!Sat, 13 Dec 2014 11:01:33 -0600I'm currently trying to recover my £190 for the box.https://community.betfair.com/chit_chat/go/thread/view/94038/30400961/what-is-the-law-regarding-buying-something-for-an-obviously-wrong-price?post_id=542647823#542647823I'm currently trying to recover my £190 for the box.Sat, 13 Dec 2014 06:50:59 -0600palpable error, will have your money refunded and/or a goodwill pack of christmas crackers.https://community.betfair.com/chit_chat/go/thread/view/94038/30400961/what-is-the-law-regarding-buying-something-for-an-obviously-wrong-price?post_id=542647807#542647807palpable error, will have your money refunded and/or a goodwill pack of christmas crackers.Sat, 13 Dec 2014 06:48:02 -0600https://community.betfair.com/chit_chat/go/thread/view/94038/30400961/what-is-the-law-regarding-buying-something-for-an-obviously-wrong-price?post_id=542647057#542647057Sat, 13 Dec 2014 05:34:11 -0600What about the other way?Had a look at E-bay the other day and there was supposedly an I-pad for sale with bids up to £180. All the photos were of the I-pad next to a box, but when youscrolled down to the bottom it said "Box only"So someone has paidhttps://community.betfair.com/chit_chat/go/thread/view/94038/30400961/what-is-the-law-regarding-buying-something-for-an-obviously-wrong-price?post_id=542646725#542646725What about the other way?Had a look at E-bay the other day and there was supposedly an I-pad for sale with bids up to £180. All the photos were of the I-pad next to a box, but when youscrolled down to the bottom it said "Box only"So someone has paidSat, 13 Dec 2014 05:02:11 -0600Surely just be dealt with under mistake errors in contract law. Unilateral mistakes in contracts can be voided when it's clear to the other party that this was a mistake and they entered in to the contract using this to their advantage. Even more likhttps://community.betfair.com/chit_chat/go/thread/view/94038/30400961/what-is-the-law-regarding-buying-something-for-an-obviously-wrong-price?post_id=542644161#542644161Surely just be dealt with under mistake errors in contract law. Unilateral mistakes in contracts can be voided when it's clear to the other party that this was a mistake and they entered in to the contract using this to their advantage. Even more likFri, 12 Dec 2014 18:46:50 -0600Is this the same Amplefroth who regaled all and sundry with his exploits in the music shops of this once fair land?In his case I hope the vendor sells him the steam cleaner,a very cheap one,and declares the bargain item out of stock.https://community.betfair.com/chit_chat/go/thread/view/94038/30400961/what-is-the-law-regarding-buying-something-for-an-obviously-wrong-price?post_id=542644029#542644029Is this the same Amplefroth who regaled all and sundry with his exploits in the music shops of this once fair land?In his case I hope the vendor sells him the steam cleaner,a very cheap one,and declares the bargain item out of stock.Fri, 12 Dec 2014 18:22:12 -0600Why would Trebor be a 'troll'? I agree with his point entirely. You are attempting to treat somebody in a manner that you, yourself, would find underhand if it happened to you!I sincerely hope that it all goes wrong and fair-play wins the day. Of couhttps://community.betfair.com/chit_chat/go/thread/view/94038/30400961/what-is-the-law-regarding-buying-something-for-an-obviously-wrong-price?post_id=542638133#542638133Why would Trebor be a 'troll'? I agree with his point entirely. You are attempting to treat somebody in a manner that you, yourself, would find underhand if it happened to you!I sincerely hope that it all goes wrong and fair-play wins the day. Of couFri, 12 Dec 2014 11:09:53 -0600