One Day Sales Warning

CARMARTHENSHIRE Trading Standards officers are warning the public to be cautious about buying at one day sales being held in hotels and halls around the county.

The county council’s Trading Standards Service is concerned that unscrupulous traders are taking advantage of the recession to come into the area for one day sales that risk leaving people with substandard or miss-sold goods and no redress.

There have been recent sales in the Llandovery area of rugs, carpets and household goods which may not be the bargain they first appear to be.

Members of the public are encouraged to contact Trading Standards if they see roadside literature advertising ‘bargains’ of this nature.

Head of public protection Philip Davies said: “We are concerned that these one day sales are popping up around the county and we want people to be aware of the risk of buying goods at these events. Often consumers are left with no recourse if they are dissatisfied with the products.

“Due primarily to the recession, one day sales and special clearance events are being held in hotels and public halls and these can lead to complaints about consumers being misled and goods being misrepresented.”

Carmarthenshire County Council Trading Standards Service can be contacted on 01267 234567.