Make sure the thing (product) is safe, and get any safety instructions -especially for baby products. Call NT Consumer Affairs on 1800 019 319.
If you are buying from a private seller, you don’t have the same rights (protection) as when you buy from a shop.
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Who Can Help? (Service Providers)
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TEWLS (Top End Women’s Legal Service) |
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| Buying a car
This web page has information for young people about buying a car. |
| QLD: Second-hand doesn’t have to mean second-rate safety
This web page shows the danger of buying second hand products that may be unsafe. |
| Second Hand Items- Refunds
This web page talks about your rights (protections) when you buy second hand items. |
| Markets and Pawnbrokers
This web page tells you about your rights (protections) when you buy things from markets, garage sales and second hand dealers. |
| Shopping Laws
Common questions about online shopping – from ebay, gumtree and swap meets. |
| Buying from a private seller online
What the law says about buying from a private seller online |
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Buying a car – Take a minute with your money
This video explains how to get the best deal on a car and on your loan, if you get one.
Second-hand Cot Saftey
This video shows what to look for when you buy a second hand cot.
Glossary: What these words mean
| private seller | Someone who sells things, but not as part of a business. For example, someone who is selling their car on Gumtree or Carsales who doesn’t work as a car seller. |