Property News · March 25, 2013

Argos 'partner' promotion got lost in the small print


I was unaware that I had signed up to a Webloyalty discount deal costing £10 a monthI bought some kitchenware as a gift for my daughter from Argos online. When I came to pay, I noticed a link which asked if I would like a “£15 cashback voucher” on my next Argos purchase online. I jumped at this. It was only when my credit card company contacted me about unusual transactions that I became aware that I had agreed to pay Shopper Discounts & Rewards £10 per month. When I queried this I was told I had not read the small print. I have cancelled the monthly debit, but was it really my fault? I thought I was still dealing with Argos. It has put me off buying anything online. JJ, York Argos frequently has promotions where you get a £10 voucher if you spend £100 or £5 for a £50 shop. So to see a £15 voucher, especially if you have spent a reasonably large amount, should be no surprise. But this is different. You get the voucher only if you sign up for Shopper Discounts & Rewards, a separate scheme operated by US group Webloyalty. This costs £10 a month after an initial free period. Continue reading…

Source : theguardian.com
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