'Buyers beware' over the Easter bank holiday

05-Apr-2007

In news which may be of interest to recent first time home buyers, consumers are being warned to resist purchasing furniture on impulse over the forthcoming Easter break.

Consumer Direct is calling upon consumers - which may include recent first time buyers - to take a few precautionary steps before buying furniture over the break as there is no automatic right to a refund if things don't quite fit.

The advice includes taking measurements before travelling to the shops, in addition to checking cleaning labels and taking fabric samples.

"Buying furniture on impulse can be particularly troublesome," said Carol Brady, operations manager for Consumer Direct.

"You'd be surprised how many people buy large items of furniture without first taking measurements," she added.

Consumer Direct is a consumer advice service funded by the UK government.

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