I was looking for a dinner suit and came across sale item from the Iconic which they are selling for $129. Apparently the original price is $299 as per their listing.
When I went to the seller's actual site, this suit is listed for $89 which is a normal price.
Am I correct to say that the Iconic is being deceptive and misleading here?
The product on Iconic website will also be shipped from Kelly Country.
My concern is both products are same for same brand, the standard price is $89 but why Iconic will list it for $299 and then make it look like sale item for $129 which is higher than Kelly Country price.
Got the website working — won't work on my phone for some reason.
There are two separate businesses with two separate fulfilment processes.
If Iconic are playing the "middle man" by having their order fulfilled by Kelly Country, this doesn't constitute deceptive conduct.
To me, it seems that Iconic is just taking a finders fee.
Despite the fulfilment process, the Iconic pre-sale price doesn't need to equate to Kelly's pricing structure.
Thanks for the clarification. I will reach out to Iconic to see if they would be willing to do price match and offer refund for price difference.
I was able to access both sites - and one doesn't really relate to the other.
It is not misleading for the same item to be offered for sale at a cheaper price elsewhere.
For the purposes of your enquiry the real issue is, did the Iconic offer the item for sale at the higher ($299) price shortly before this 'sale'?
https://www.accc.gov.au/business/pricing-surcharging/display…
$89 dinner suit. The finest polyester money can buy.
I'm feeling itchy
These are clearly not the same items going by the listing description.
Evening Wear Shawl Collar Dinner Suit
https://www.theiconic.com.au/evening-wear-shawl-collar-dinne…
SKU: KE146AA37MVA
Classic Design Shawl Collar Dinner Suit
https://www.kellycountry.com.au/kc-online-store/men/suits/cl…
Style No: 3834
And yet they clearly are, going by the pictures, which are identical.
So it's either an error of pictures used, or a mildly different descriptor and style/sale code.
Images can't be trusted. They may not show any screws, but apparently still needs screws.
Doesn't mean a thing. Different companies can use different SKU for same product
http://www.hublogix.com/blog/so-whats-the-difference-between…
It sure does. Bunnings uses custom part numbers to deny price guarantees.
https://www.news.com.au/finance/business/retail/sneaky-way-b…
yeah isn't that misleading, RRP does not reflect a current market price? crap suit anyway so doesnt matter
Bottom line is shop around. Even online. Just because they advertise a sale doesn't mean it's the best price around.
I can't seem to access the Iconic website (?). But to me it sounds like two different websites offering the same product at two different prices.
The Iconic pre-sale or post-sale price doesn't need to equal the manufacturers price.
These are the conditions of false or misleading advertising.