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I cannot remember when last a cell phone that I ordered was actually in stock at one of the companies that advertised it for sale. It seems to be that one is permanently encouraged to buy a particular phone, and then told that it is out of stock and that the stock will be arriving in three days. A week later, you are told that the stock will be in shortly. I really don’t understand why they simply don’t tell you from the start that that particular phone is not in stock with them, and allow you to go to another company and perhaps sign a contract or a deal with somebody who can actually sell you what they are advertising. Clearly, it is still boom days for the cell phone companies some 15 or 16 years after mobile phones first arrived in South Africa.
Posted by Michael de Broglio on Monday 28-Jun-10
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Bianca said:
on Monday 28-Jun-10 12:45 PM
I have experienced this many times and it is really an interesting question to ask because it is infact false advertising if you promote/advertise a product that you dont have or that you might have in 3-4 weeks from now. Recently i went into Vodacom and they said they do not have stock and stock will be arriving in the week, i called several times and was told that stock is still coming. Although i trust Vodacom i eventually landed up going to MTN and getting the same phone straight away.
Johannesburg based attorney specializing in personal injury matters including Road Accident Fund claims and medical negligence matters. My interests include golf, reading and the internet and the way it is constantly developing. I have a passion for life and a desire for less stress!
