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Christmas is approaching, in which homes tend to spend more than the rest of the year, and this relaxation encouraged by social uses, advertising and aggressive campaigns, celebrations and disproportionate consumption, changes the habits of consumers.
But this fact, the Municipal Office of Consumer Information (OMIC) of the City of Cartagena, dependent on the area of ​​government led by Carmen Martín del Amor, recalls that it is possible to enjoy these holidays in a responsible, reasonable, sustainable and supportive way, so the forecast of expenses in purchases and the responsibility of our consumption habits these days become essential elements.
For this, from the OMIC of Cartagena provide these tips to help with purchases:
- Before making your Christmas purchases, it is convenient to prepare a budget that sets the amount you have available to spend, making a forecast of expenses and a previous list, should stick to it when you make your purchases.
Be careful not to exceed the limit you have set, adjusting the expense to economic availability.
- It is convenient to read the labels to know the characteristics of the products, and check that they are written at least in Spanish.
Do not forget to look at the expiration date of the food.
Find out about all the conditions of sale of the goods and services you buy, with special attention to the offers and promotions.
Buy in establishments of trust, comparing, before, prices, characteristics and qualities.
- Buy in advance and buy the products at a lower price.
Thus, you will have more time and comfort to make your purchases.
Try not to buy at the last moment;
An advance in their purchases can suppose greater variety in the offer, better prices and less agglomerations.
- Demand and keep the ticket or invoice when you buy, since you will be required to perform any management after the purchase, because that is your guarantee if you need to file a claim.
- If you buy online, choose secure payment methods through specialized platforms.
In any case, look for indicators that demonstrate the security of the website, such as the padlock icon in the address bar or the status bar (bottom right).
The address of the page has to start with https: //, with the "s" of security, instead of http: //.
Investigate what other users say about the merchant, especially when it is little known and when there are such advantageous offers that are hard to believe.
- Choose educational toys that encourage creativity and active participation of boys and girls.
Toys can not be sold in the territory of the European Union without the CE marking.
If they do not have this badge do not buy them, they can be unsafe and do not fulfill the minimum quality obligations legally required.
Also reject toys that do not have the labeling, instructions for use and safety warnings in Spanish.
Check that the toys you buy are suitable for the age, characteristics and tastes of the boy or girl.
- Contribute to a sustainable Christmas and respectful with the Environment.
Follow these three golden rules of the responsible consumer: reduce, reuse and recycle.
Do not over pack or wrap your gifts and reuse wrappers and ornaments from other years.
To do this, separate the garbage to put each waste in its container and use rechargeable batteries for toys and electronic devices.
Artificial Christmas trees last for many years and do not require care.
If you decide on a natural tree, choose one that comes from a nursery or controlled plantation and buy it in a pot, so it can be replanted.
- For Christmas lighting, try to use lights of maximum energy efficiency.
- Remember that you can demand what is advertised in an establishment, since advertising is binding.
That is to say: the advertiser must comply with the content of the advertising that he makes of a product, delivering exactly what is offered.
For this, it is advisable to keep the advertising brochures and all those documents where the goods or services purchased have been announced, in case any irregularity arises.
- Acquire your products in those establishments that exhibit the distinctive of being attached to the Consumer Arbitration System, because in case you have to claim you can resolve your conflict in a friendly, quick, simple and free way.
Its resolutions are binding for both parties and have the same effects as a final judicial decision.
- At Christmas, a balanced diet is important, avoiding the ingestion of excess drinks and meals.
That is the best recipe to celebrate the holidays in a healthy way.
You can enjoy Christmas without leaving aside healthy lifestyle habits or putting your health at risk.
- And do not forget that these Christmas dates (like any other of the year) are also a good occasion to think about others and be supportive.
For this, the purchase of Fair Trade products offer a sustainable and quality alternative at affordable prices, offering the possibility of effectively helping the most disadvantaged producing populations with the sale of their food fair trade products, textiles and objects. made in a specific way for these dates.
In Solidarity, it is convenient to go overboard ....
INFORMATION OF THE OMIC
In any case, remember that the Municipal Office of Consumer Information (OMIC) is a free service aimed at consumers that also mediates conflicts that may arise between them and employers, to try a friendly solution.
You can request information and submit your queries and consumer complaints.
It is located on Avda. Ronda Ciudad de La Unión 4 (next to the UNED).
E-mail consumo@ayto-cartagena.es.
It is attended by appointment.
You can request it by calling 968 128 828 or at the Citizen Service Office 968 128 812, or through the municipal website at the link http://wwwe.cartagena.es/portalOMIC/reservas/seleccionar_fecha.asp
Therefore, if you consider that a company, establishment or service provider has violated your rights, and does not reach an amicable agreement, you must claim, demanding the Consumption Claim Form, which must be made available to commercial establishments.
Source: Ayuntamiento de Cartagena
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