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Your rights while shopping in a local store in Germany

Compared to online shopping, it is possible to get advice when shopping in a store. You can also touch the product and check it for faults. However, problems can still occur. What can I do if the product I bought is faulty? What if I change my mind and no longer like it? When can I return a product? We have summarised the most important information for you. In addition, we have indicated the sales periods in the various EU countries.

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Consumer Rights in Germany

The rights when shopping in a store are different from the rights that you have when shopping online. We give you an overview of guarantees, exchanges, prices, payment, sales and opening times in Germany.

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Sales periods in Europe

There are no legal sales periods in Germany. Our overview shows which sales regulations apply in other EU countries and the opening hours of the shops.

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