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7 types of married sales you can report

08/01/2016

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7 types of married sales you can report

tying is the practice that suppliers have to impose on the sale of any product or service, the acquisition of other not necessarily desired by the consumer. This type of operation can also occur when the merchant imposes minimum amount for purchase. But beware, if the company offers products or services that can be purchased separately, even with a much higher value, it does not characterize the tying.

According to the Brazilian Consumer Code, the consumer should have freedom to choose what he decides to consume. In Article 39 says: "It is forbidden to the supplier of goods or services, among other abusive practices: Item I:" condition the supply of goods or services the supply of another product or service, and without just cause, the quantitative limits . "

Here are the 7 most common types of tying. Note that only irregular when the consumer has the option to purchase the products or services separately.

minimal consumption in night home entertainment;

"Combos" with internet services, TV and telephone that are not offered in isolation;

Toys only available on the purchase of fast-food snacks;

Parties salons that influence the rent of space to hiring the buffet service (or other service)

Property financing conditional on housing insurance;

Consummation only products sold at the entrances of cinemas;

Granting of credit cards associated with insurance or savings bonds.

If you come across one of these types of bundling, report it. Procon, prosecutors, Consumer Police are the competent bodies for this.

Source: Senate

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