Can you ......

[gavroche]

... refuse to give your postcode and address when you are asked it at the check-out in many shops nowadays? I understand they are asking for marketing purposes but why should I tell them my name and address just to buy some batteries or any other goods. It seems to be the norm now wherever you go. What can they say if you say "No, I just want to pay and that's it."

 

[Hill Wimp]

Yes.

 

[Levo-Lon]

I only give details if its an item i want registering for waranty..
i say no to everything else

 

[Markymark]

Of course you can refuse. And you don't need to give it incase it breaks, proof of purchase is sufficient.
I never give it and I only ever get a polite ok back.

 

[Milkfloat]

I give them your details, rarely my own.

 

[raleighnut]

They wanted my name, address and e-mail in Evans (Leicester) when I bought some pedals a few weeks back. I declined to give it and when the guy said " How will you know when we have offers on" I told him I didn't care.

 

[Elswick Cotterpin]

I've never been asked, but I scowl a lot...

 

[pplpilot]

No, I never give my details. Mrs pplpilot is an expert in these matters and she always quotes the book at them when asked. Some of the stand ups we've had with 'managers' are hilarious, always great entertainment value. The big box shifters seem to be worse, PC world, DFS etc.

 

[annedonnelly]

Of course you can refuse. Asda sometimes ask for surveying purposes - it's after I've paid so what can they do if I refuse and walk out with my shopping?

 

[Dave7]

I returned a "faulty" item to Aldi last week and the guy had a form to fill out.............he asked for my phone number! When I said "why do you want that" he just said "oh I don't really" and proceeded to issue the refund.

 

[raleighnut]

I think buying a TV is one of the things that require name and address. (TV licensing)

No, I never give my details. Mrs pplpilot is an expert in these matters and she always quotes the book at them when asked. Some of the stand ups we've had with 'managers' are hilarious, always great entertainment value. The big box shifters seem to be worse, PC world, DFS etc.

 

[pplpilot]

I think buying a TV is one of the things that require name and address. (TV licensing)

Not anymore -

http://www.tvlicensing.co.uk/check-...anisations/tv-dealers-aud18?WT.mc_id=r033&x=0

 

[Drago]

Just refuse, easy. What's the worst they can do?

 

[Bazzer]

As others have said, refuse. What can they do? Not required for guarantees.
ASDA p*ss me off for this when you do their price comparison. I just use a false name, address and email address.

 

[SD1]

Seriously? Are you talking about a non internet shop, like a high street shop?
My butcher has never asked me that. Are we talking about major companies.

I've never been asked, but I scowl a lot...

I don't scowl a lot and nobody has asked me. Why?