Unit 5. What to Do Before Buying

1. Сomplete the sentences, using the appropriate words:

a – ship; b – return; c – available; d – total; e – before; f – meet; g – differ; h – brands;

i – warranty; j – compare.

1. Careful consumers always … prices and products before buying.

2. Careful consumers purchase the product only after considering other products that could also … their needs.

3. For major purchases, careful shoppers go to the library and read about competing … in consumer publications.

4. Once you have determined what product you need, you may dis­cover that it is … at more than one store in your community.

5. Several kinds of policies may … among stores.

6. Check on the store’s … policy.

7. Before making a purchase, you will want to read the … carefully.

8. A warranty that requires you to … a broken product to a faraway place for repair at your expense may not be of much value to you.

9. If you are required to sign a contract as part of the purchase, be sure that you read and understand the entire contract and that all blanks have been filled in … you sign.

10. Determine the … purchase price.

2. Are the statements true (+) or false (–)? Correct the false statements.

1. Making large purchases on impulse is wise.

2. You’d better not speak with your friends to get recommendations about products.

3. It makes good sense to buy from a store with a good reputation.

4. There may be additional charges for delivery, installation, and service for some prod­ucts.

5. A price that seems higher at one store may really be lower once extra charges have been added on.

6. A very low price at a store where all sales are final may not turn out to be such a good deal if you decide that you are unhappy with the product once you have it in your home.

7. Different manufacturers and stores may provide the same warranty coverage on very different products.

8. If you have trouble under­standing the contract, ask the store for permission to sign the con­tract.

9. Believe everything you hear from the seller.

10. Just because a seller says “This is a real bargain!” does not make it true.