How to tell if a discount is real: was-prices, RRPs and what UK rules say
How "was" prices, RRPs and "up to" claims work, what UK rules expect of retailers, and seven quick checks before you trust a saving.
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Plain-English, sourced guides from the Bargain Catcher Editorial Team on your consumer rights, real discounts, unit pricing, product recalls and safer buying. General information, not legal advice.
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How "was" prices, RRPs and "up to" claims work, what UK rules expect of retailers, and seven quick checks before you trust a saving.
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