Is it illegal for shops to sell free samples?
#1
BE Enthusiast
Thread Starter
Joined: Aug 2009
Location: now just seville ( province)
Posts: 550
Is it illegal for shops to sell free samples?
As my wife is currently having chemotherapy, I was advised at the hospital, to purchase some special mouthwash from a specialist " cancer" farmacia in Seville. When we got home I found that the mouthwash dispenser had " free sample" stamped on the base , as also did the packaging . Is it illegal for a shop to sell such items? I might add that I was charged full price for it.
Pete
Pete
#2
BE Forum Addict
Joined: Aug 2009
Location: Costa Blanca
Posts: 3,142
Re: Is it illegal for shops to sell free samples?
I suggest you contact the manufacturer for their comments. I would have thought it is illegal.
#3
BE Forum Addict
Joined: Jul 2006
Location: london/gandia
Posts: 1,163
Re: Is it illegal for shops to sell free samples?
I do not think it is illegal but it is a poor reflection on the business and its practice. The more so given the circumstances in which it was purchased.
#4
BE Enthusiast
Thread Starter
Joined: Aug 2009
Location: now just seville ( province)
Posts: 550
Re: Is it illegal for shops to sell free samples?
Thanks
As we live right in the corner of the province ( 100km from Sevilla) I propose to call in at the place when we go back for the next treatment session at the end of next week, and confront them
Pete
As we live right in the corner of the province ( 100km from Sevilla) I propose to call in at the place when we go back for the next treatment session at the end of next week, and confront them
Pete