product to bait the consumer to buy. For example, a free comb with soap, a discount off on the price of the soap or one free soap on buying one, and the like. Often a consumer is allured by such offers and buys such a product even when it is not desperately in order, to avail them of free offer. In this case consumers should not forget the fact that the seller has already inflated the price of the product supplied with free offer and recovers its cost price under the scheme.
Hence the consumer should be aware of the fact that he is not getting anything free and should not buy unwanted things out of greed. vi) Ensuring the Receipt of Cash Bill It is a legitimate duty of consumers to collect cash receipt and warranty card supplied along with bills. This will help them in seeking redressal for their grievances. Unscrupulous sellers offer to reduce the final price of goods if they sell without bill.
Often consumers get allured by this trap. In this case, if the goods bought without bill go out of order or turn defective, consumers cannot approach the consumer court without proof of purchase. Hence it is the duty of the consumer to demand and collect the cash receipt, and warranty card. vii) Buying from Reputed Shops It is advisable for the consumer to make purchase from the reputed shops or government shops like super bazaar, cooperative stores, and the like.
The consumer by purchasing from such shops can escape from the malpractice of the manufacturers and shopkeepers or vendors. 12th Commerce Unit - - . . AM viii)Never Purchase from Black Market The consumer should discharge his duties as responsible citizen.
He should not buy things from black market and in excess of his requirements. At times of scarcity consumer should not resort to panic buying and stock things excessively. This practice prevents others from purchasing their share of requirement. ix) Buying Standardized Products Often the consumer buys cheap products which are not durable or are not safe.
Therefore, it is the