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Chips World Ltd

Description: Video game retailer online and store locations throughout the UK

Newest Review: ... of you are thinking 'well obviously it would be registered if it is pre-owned', I will reiterate; the registration is optional, however, once registered the game cannot be sold on; therefore, Chips were not legally entitled to stock the game - even second hand. This meant that I was able to play the game, but that I could not download any updates, patches, or special content. =My ... more

... Action= I attempted to return it to Chips utilizing various sections of the SoGA 1979 such as the requirement for transfer of ownership after the sale was complete. As the original owner was still the legal owner, the transaction was incomplete. I was rudely r...more

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Chips World Ltd: A bunch of legally ignorant cretins... (625 words)
by - written on 02/10/08 (Very useful, 88 readings)
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In the 19th century, the courts continued to deny consumer rights and simply declared 'Caveat Emptor' - 'Let the Buyer Beware!' In these modern times, you expect that you are protected by acts such as the Sale of Goods Act 1979. That's what I thought too... =The Dilemma= PC game registration is quite a new form of security protection and, although it is usually optional to register (if, for example, you didn't have the internet), once registered it cannot be unregistered. Like the deed to a house, the registration indicates ownership. You cannot sell a house without the deed, therefore you cannot sell a PC game that has been ... Read the complete review

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