notice of cancellation

[lholtde]

I had a representative from a vacuum cleaning company come to my home to perform a demonstration of the vacuum equipment. After the presentation I decided to purchase. An agreement was written up and signed. I had with 3 days to cancel which is what I did by means of registered mail. When the sales rep came to pick up the equipment he extended to me a new offer, the equipment at a lower rate with 12 month same as cash. I accepted and decided to keep the equipment. approx 13 days later, I received notification from the bank stating terms. But it stated nothing about the 12 month same as cash. I called the bank, they told me to call the vacuum company. I decided to cancel the contract. With the new contract, which also had a 3 day cancellation requirement, the sales rep wrote in that I had actually 30 days to cancel. I would like to know, is this company suppose to honor the 30 day cancellation date that the sales rep wrote in, or do we go by the 3 day cancellation information written in the contract? The sales rep. written date should over ride any other clause, correct? P.S. I live in DE, the company is in NJ.

[This message has been edited by lholtde (edited September 08, 2000).]

[This message has been edited by lholtde (edited September 08, 2000).]

 

[JETX]

As long as the salesman put the contract extension in writing, it is binding, unless the contract has a clause precluding any modifications to the contract without 'Management' approval. And even if that, you probably have every right to the 30 day cancel anyway. My suggestion: if you want to cancel, do it and don't let the salesman weasel back into the deal. If you want to keep the merchandise than do that. Make a decision and then act on it.

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Steve Halket
Judgment Recovery of Houston
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This is my PERSONAL OPINION and is not legal advice! Consult your local attorney for your specific situation and laws!