Consumers

• Consumers themselves can protect themselves and their interests by practising the following:
• Prepare a shopping list and budget what to buy so as to avoid impulse buying.
• Do window-shopping in order to compare prices and quality of goods from different shops before buying.
• Read advertisements carefully so as to distinguish the truth from lies.
• Examine labels before buying goods.
• Check on guarantees before buying.
• Exercise caution in credit commitments.
• Read and understand credit agreements before signing them.
• Check if spare parts and after-sales services are available.
• Check and carefully inspect goods for quality, faults and expiry dates before buying.
• Know their rights and legislation.
• Get consumer education so as to buy wisely
• Check for the standards seal of approval.

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