Gift Vouchers

[10ClarionSt]

Does anyone know what the legal position is on gift vouchers? Lots of outlets will quote company policy on redemption, but company policy isn't the law is it? I'm talking about things like expiry dates, giving change after making a purchase etc. Have there been any test cases in court about them? They seem like a scam to me.

[THECORBYLOON]

As long as the terms and conditions are known before the purchase, what is the problem? No-one is forced to buy them and if the "no change is given" is the worry, why not give good old-fashioned money instead? 

[mystress]

I agree with TCL. The Vouchers are issued by the relevant retailer etc,and as such they can impose ANY conditions(which will probably be on the reverse of the voucher)that they like.As TCL says,if you don't like the conditions don't buy the voucher,if it has been given to you then you are bound by those conditions!

Why do you think they are a scam?Lots of people have difficulty finding presents,and vouchers are a good alternative;especially if you live far away from the recepient.

[Sammy Snake]

Sorry to repeat what the two answers above have already said - but why the bloody hell do you buy them if you don;t like the terms and conditions attached?!!

Just give cash!!

[stevie21]

Wahey!!! We're all full of sympathy today. I thought I was the biggest git on here.

[twiglet4frog]

in the words of Jasper Carrot, why give me a �20 WHSmith voucher spendable on anything in stock at any WHSmith in the country, when u could give me a �20 crisp new note that i can spend on anything i want,  wherever i want to shop?

[Loosehead]

LMAH Twiglet, I can't believe they ever sell these vouchers!

[THECORBYLOON]

I went into John Menzies a few year ago, chose ma cassette and presented the gift voucher I got at Christmas. "I'm not sure we can accept it" said the guy behind the counter. "How not?" I said, "I know it's not a record token but it's a gift voucher so I can buy anything wi it!" "I'll just ask" said the guy and called over a Supervisor. "Sorry, but we can't accept it sir" said the Supervisor. "Would you like to tell me why?" I asked, getting a wee bit dischuffed. "Because it's an HMV voucher and this is John Menzies" was the reply. OOPS.................