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Charles Ellson[_2_] · June 3rd 20, 04:46 PM posted to uk.railway,uk.transport.london

On Wed, 3 Jun 2020 15:19:52 +0000 (UTC), wrote:

On Wed, 3 Jun 2020 15:33:40 +0100
Roland Perry wrote:
In message , at 14:24:20 on Wed, 3 Jun
2020, remarked:
If by local one-stop

It's a popular chain of convenience stores M'Lud. Other brands are
available.

Never heard of them.

Huh? The point you and others are missing is that with clothes, shoes and
a number of other products , eg cars, its a very VERY good idea to try before
you buy. Or risk serious disappointment.

You buy (hanks to the EU) in effect "on approval", and send things back
which don't fit.

The EU has nothing to do with being able to return goods not fit for purpose.

Thats been british law for decades and I wouldn't be surprised if we gave them
the idea.

Goods which are supplied in accordance with a description and your
order are not "not fit for purpose". The more recent laws allowing
goods bought at a distance to be returned do not care if they are in
perfect condition; simply taking a dislike to them is sufficient
reason to return them. Unlike defective goods, you have to pay the
return cost unless the supplier has decided to bear that expense.

Nor were they involved in credit card companies refunding customers
for dodgy goods.

Thats up to you. I only order online when I don't have a choice because
shops
don't sell it - eg gym equipment. Otherwise going to a physical shop is a
lot
simpler.

Physical shops have a very limited selection in my size.

Thats unfortunate, but you're clearly a special case. Most people can buy
shoes that fit in shops.

You'd think, wouldn't you, but I know several people (men and women)
with smaller feet, and it's a significant issue. I also really need a
half-size, which are even rarer.

Just wear the next size up and put in a thick insole. Simples.

Not a podiatrist, are you ?