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02/06/2003
Trading Standards warn of counterfeit goods at car boot sales
The Department of Enterprise, Trade and Investment’s Trading Standards Service (TSS) has warned the general public to be wary of counterfeit goods on sale at car boot sales.
The TSS made the warning as it advised organisers that it will be visiting car boot sales over the coming months to ensure such goods are not on sale.
A TSS spokesperson said: “We recognise that the car boot sale is a popular and well established way for members of the public to sell off unwanted household items and make a little extra cash. These sales are also popular with consumers hoping to pick up some bargains or items of special interest.
“However, the public should be on their guard, as some sellers at car boot sales exploit these events. Consumers should bear in mind that not everyone offering goods for sale at car boots is a bona fide member of the public. Some car boot sales are now being used by unscrupulous traders as an opportunity to sell counterfeit goods, such as CDs, tapes and DVDs.
“TSS officials will be visiting car boots sales across Northern Ireland in the coming months, and any traders found selling counterfeit goods are liable to have their goods seized and face prosecution. The law applies to traders at car boot sales just as it does to traders in the high street.”
Anyone selling goods at car boot sales who wants further advice, including information on registered trade marks, can contact Trading Standards on 9025 3900 or e-mail tss@detini.gov.uk.
Consumers can also contact Trading Standards for advice on their rights, regardless of where the goods are bought.
(MB)
The TSS made the warning as it advised organisers that it will be visiting car boot sales over the coming months to ensure such goods are not on sale.
A TSS spokesperson said: “We recognise that the car boot sale is a popular and well established way for members of the public to sell off unwanted household items and make a little extra cash. These sales are also popular with consumers hoping to pick up some bargains or items of special interest.
“However, the public should be on their guard, as some sellers at car boot sales exploit these events. Consumers should bear in mind that not everyone offering goods for sale at car boots is a bona fide member of the public. Some car boot sales are now being used by unscrupulous traders as an opportunity to sell counterfeit goods, such as CDs, tapes and DVDs.
“TSS officials will be visiting car boots sales across Northern Ireland in the coming months, and any traders found selling counterfeit goods are liable to have their goods seized and face prosecution. The law applies to traders at car boot sales just as it does to traders in the high street.”
Anyone selling goods at car boot sales who wants further advice, including information on registered trade marks, can contact Trading Standards on 9025 3900 or e-mail tss@detini.gov.uk.
Consumers can also contact Trading Standards for advice on their rights, regardless of where the goods are bought.
(MB)
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