Parfume scam victim

[tanyaru 3]

Well, well, well

Today me and my hubby went to an outlet mall to make some good christmas shopping...

We got a lot of good stuff! or we thought we did....

Well, anyway, we stopped by one of those dicounted perfume places to get him something. The lady helping us was really nice. She suggested us this perfume. It is called "Invincible". I gotta admit it smells really good so we went for it without asking the price.... Now, imagine our faces when we saw the check and $104 on it Well, we talked and deceided that we really like how it smells and it is probably expensive. Also it is Christmas time so we deceided to keep it.

Well, when we came home I deceided to check some of those big perfume stores online just to make sure. Now, imagine my face againe when I found it online for under $20 in all sources (5 of them, thats all I found online) Wow!!!!!

I really hope it was an honest mistake. We are paying them another visit tomorrow.

Hope everyone will have a better Christmas shopping experience then us!

Edited December 19, 2008 by tanyaru

[Caladan 19]

One thing to check: were both products "eau de parfum", or was the cheaper version "eau de toilette"? The former is usually more expensive.

[William33 110]

One thing to check: were both products "eau de parfum", or was the cheaper version "eau de toilette"? The former is usually more expensive.

Indeed!! Totally agree with the above.

If you feel ripped off, try to return the item, although that may prove to be an uphill battle.

Either way, hope your holidays are good overall!

[tanyaru 3]

One thing to check: were both products "eau de parfum", or was the cheaper version "eau de toilette"? The former is usually more expensive.

Same exact "eau de toilette" on the one we purchased and the ones I found online.

Thank you for the note!

One thing to check: were both products "eau de parfum", or was the cheaper version "eau de toilette"? The former is usually more expensive.

Indeed!! Totally agree with the above.

If you feel ripped off, try to return the item, although that may prove to be an uphill battle.

Either way, hope your holidays are good overall!

Thanks

[one...two...tree 2,762]

One thing to check: were both products "eau de parfum", or was the cheaper version "eau de toilette"? The former is usually more expensive.

Indeed!! Totally agree with the above.

If you feel ripped off, try to return the item, although that may prove to be an uphill battle.

Either way, hope your holidays are good overall!

I agree. Take it back to the merchant. Unless they have a no-refund policy clearly posted, they are required to take it back. If they put up a stink - if the purchase was made by credit card, call up your bank and file a dispute claim. Most credit card purchases are protected against fraud and in this case, I'd say it should be considered fraud.

[tanyaru 3]

One thing to check: were both products "eau de parfum", or was the cheaper version "eau de toilette"? The former is usually more expensive.

Indeed!! Totally agree with the above.

If you feel ripped off, try to return the item, although that may prove to be an uphill battle.

Either way, hope your holidays are good overall!

I agree. Take it back to the merchant. Unless they have a no-refund policy clearly posted, they are required to take it back. If they put up a stink - if the purchase was made by credit card, call up your bank and file a dispute claim. Most credit card purchases are protected against fraud and in this case, I'd say it should be considered fraud.

Thanks!!! We did use credit card!

[doodlebugg 10]

One thing to check: were both products "eau de parfum", or was the cheaper version "eau de toilette"? The former is usually more expensive.

Indeed!! Totally agree with the above.

If you feel ripped off, try to return the item, although that may prove to be an uphill battle.

Either way, hope your holidays are good overall!

I agree. Take it back to the merchant. Unless they have a no-refund policy clearly posted, they are required to take it back. If they put up a stink - if the purchase was made by credit card, call up your bank and file a dispute claim. Most credit card purchases are protected against fraud and in this case, I'd say it should be considered fraud.

[one...two...tree 2,762]

One thing to check: were both products "eau de parfum", or was the cheaper version "eau de toilette"? The former is usually more expensive.

Indeed!! Totally agree with the above.

If you feel ripped off, try to return the item, although that may prove to be an uphill battle.

Either way, hope your holidays are good overall!

I agree. Take it back to the merchant. Unless they have a no-refund policy clearly posted, they are required to take it back. If they put up a stink - if the purchase was made by credit card, call up your bank and file a dispute claim. Most credit card purchases are protected against fraud and in this case, I'd say it should be considered fraud.

[Lansbury 19]

Unless of course the stuff being sold online is counterfeit.

[Hilarious Clinton 452]

Unless of course the stuff being sold online is counterfeit.

Yup. Do a search to tell the difference.

[Caladan 19]

Unless of course the stuff being sold online is counterfeit.

Ooh, that's a good thing to check, too. Or if it's the "inspired by...." kind of knockoffs. $104 sounds a little high for an eau de toilette to me, but the price disparity is making me think something else is the real explanation.

In any case, you should be able to return it.