The Brussels Post, 1977-12-07, Page 23Ronnenberg's
INSURANCE OFFICE, BRUSSELS
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Brussels Office Open
Tuesdays & Fridays
Phone 887-6663
Monkton Office Open
Monday thru Saturday
Phone 347-2241
Shoppers should be aware
in the madcap rush of the
Christmas season, when the
stores are crowded with bustling
shoppers and the strains of a
favourite Christmas carol lull us
into a buying mood, it is even
more important to shop carefully,
Today the jingling sound we hear
is that of cash registers, not
sleigh bells, . and an over-
abundance of ChriStmas spirit
could herald a bleak January.
' Before joining the annual foray,
here are a few timely tips:
REFUND POLICY
Stores are note obligated to
refund money or to, exchange
merchan dise purchased as a gift.
policies vary from store to Store:
some offer a credit note,- some
offer a cash refund or exchange,
some offer a refund or exchange
only for a limited time (often 10
days after purchase). Some stores
will not refund your money or
exchange ,goods after purchase
for any reason.
So if you're not sure that Uncle
Joe likes polka dots, check the
store's policy before you buy. Be
sure that a refund will be given or
an exchange made if merchandise
is unsuitable and that this agree-
ment is clearly stated on the bill.
If a company represents that it
has a refund policy apd money is
not returned, this is in contra-
vention of The.Business Practices
Act. But if no promise is made,
don't expect a refund.
DELIVERY TIME
Post offices are full to over-
flowing during the holiday season
and a rush of orders to a mail
order firm will probably take
much longer to process as well as
to deliver. Stores offering
delivery services are often back-
logged because of the volume of
sales.
Don't be disappointed when
Christmas F.ve approaches 'and
those special presents still
haven't arrived. Allow extra time
for delivery for all purchases,
whether by mail or by van.
If you are buying furniture as a
Christmas gift, insist that the
promised delivery date is clearly
stated on the bill of sale, even if
you are given a verbal promise of
pre-Christmas delivery. Pay for
the item on a cash-on-delivery
basis or, better still, arrange to
have the goods picked up
yourself.
UNSOLICITED GOODS
Many companies or organi-
zations send unsolicited goods,
such as Christmas cards, through
the mails at this time of year.
They ask you to send money to
pay for the items.
If you didn't order them, you
are not obligated to pay for them.
You may keep them, destroy
them or send them back at the
sender's expense.
FUND—RAISING SCHEMES
At this time of the year the
unethical operators who see a
quick buck to be made compete
with honest fund-raisers for the
dollars of a generous public. Most
pleas for money are authentic,
but to be sure that your money
goes to the needy, keep the
following points in mind:
--be wary of telephone solici-.
tations,
--make sure you understand the
nature of the donation request.
--ask how they got your name.
--ask for the name of the person
calling and the full name and
address of his or her employer,
including the telephone number.
--if in doubt, request that the
solicitation be made in writing.
--check a company's reputation
with the Better Business Bureau
or the Chamber of Commerce.
A REMINDER
Be sure that gifts purchased for
children are non-toxic. Check the
Christmas tree for flammable
decorations. Turn out the
Christmas lights when the tree is
unattended.
The ministry of consumer and
commercial relations wishes you a
happy and safe holiday season.
Operation
Lifeetyle
Children are the world's
greatest mimics. If you
don't obey safety rules, can
you expect them to? Guard
their lives with your exam-
ple. Make safety conscious-
ness a part of their Life-
style.
THE BRUSSELS POST, DECEMBER 7, 1977 — 23
ADVANCED, HONOURS — Dorothy Webster of
Brussels, right, was one of many are 4- H club
members honoured at Achievement Day Saturday in
Ethel. Here she receives an advanced honours
certificate for 1.8 projects from home economist
Grace Bird. (Photo by Langlois)
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