Warning to anyone shopping on holiday abroad - and it could cost you £100s extra

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HOLIDAYMAKERS have been warned about buying gadgets abroad as international firms are using a loophole to avoid paying warranty claims for overseas purchases. Panasonic, one of the largest electron…

He spoke to Panasonic customer services online, as the camera was still within the one-year warranty period, and a staff member told him to get in touch with a repair company that would fix the camera under warranty.But when he tried to claim on the warranty, Panasonic refused and said it would only be honoured in the country of purchase, meaning he would have to fork out even more to get it over to the US.

"For example, if I buy something from an Apple Shop, I expect to be able to go into an Apple Shop anywhere in the world to get it fixed if there's a problem." Research from data firm Price Spy found popular products such as perfumes and makeup were found to beYou have certain rights as a customer when you purchase items in the UK that companies have to adhere to.

 

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