46 ~ Sunday, December 3, 1995 ~ North Shore News At TO rs 1 Ont ; oift of Be $ 9 we %, § AS eae Seon TRE att }. Gift Certificates - $ {excluding bady treatments) @ Book now for your appointment i é ask us about our free make-up demo using our new, amazing make-up powder, A Eutopia A Beauty Care 3151 Woodbine Dr, N. Van ' Edgemont Village a Geo 984.3209 . ae i +1 Non-stick bread pan ¢ Minimize headaches of gift- -giving Make sure that ‘perfect’ gift can be returned YOU’ VE FINALLY found the perfect Christmas gift for your ‘sister: a beautiful sweater she can wear to work. or at play. But what size will she wear? By Terri Williams meas emary comma Contributing Writer sp-ptse ° 5 bread and“ ¢ 2 dough modes - Auto yeast dispenser _ 279") $D-YD200 - * New larger rectangular loaf 6 11/2 -alb size’ ef ° multi grain ‘function: fe Consistent quality results ’ Zach, although many do have Oh ‘well, if it doesn't fit, you can always take ‘it back for an exchange ar refund. Not necessuri- ly. fi Stores do not have to give you an exchange or refund. Retailers can set their own poli- cies. whether it be absolutely no refund or exchange, full cash refund with.no restrictions or only exchange within 10 days. “Basically, if you bought it, you own it” said Tom Zach, spokesman for the Ministry of Consumer and Commercial Relations. You do aot have the right to take an item back to the store and ~ demand a refund or exchange. While most, reputable stores have some sort of a policy when it . comes to returning goods, it is up | to the shopper to find out what that policy is. And stores are not required to posi their poticy ‘anywhere. said igns or put the policy on sales receipts, Be ‘careful. when shopping for gifts and make, sure you keep all Tips help Shop’ during, off-hours, mid- ” Wear comfortable shoes. and clothes. : : “@: Decide in advance on your gift | “budget and stick to it, receipts and sales bills. Ask questions, including: Do they give cash refunds or a credit or exchange? What do you need to Bet Your refund — the bill, the bag, 6€ The best way to avoid a refund problem . is to shop carefully so you won't need to return goods. 99 the box? Are ‘there any items on which there are no refunds such, as lin- gerie or bathing suits? Does the refund policy include goods on sale? ; What condition does merchan- dise have to be in? Unopened, opened but not used, slightly used or worn from use? . Is there atime limit on when i. can return the item? The best. way to avoid a refund problem i is to shop carefully so you won't need to return goods, ; While Christmas shopping, con-, sumers should carefully consider _iiny warranty they are offered. Make sure you know exactly, the: kind of .warranty. protection and | after-sales service -you can’ expect” once «the... purchase. is” made, Canadian warranties on items , bought in Canada will be honored , with litle difficulty, But thatis not ’” always the case with items bought ; in the U.S, And, -of course, electronic or “electrical ‘products bought ‘across _ the border are not safety-approved : forusein Canada.) Courtesy of Canada Wide “Feauire . _ Service: Limited, Distributed iby Miller F Features. you shop. the shops Make a list of what you want to © buy and fur. whom before you hit the stores. _ © Coupca clipping and sale shop- ping can save big bucks. Keep your eyes on ‘newspaper advertisements - “and flyers for gift ideas, ¢. Stan’ your Christmas shopping now. A ‘recent consumer’ survey. shows 47% of consumers wait for: pre- -Christmas sales before shop- ; “ping. © Wrap presents as you buy them, to avoid the, burden of last-minute . ” wrapping. - @ Buy gift bags instead of wrap: _ ping paper. The bags, which you zn get fora dollar, are great for | ‘the environment as they ‘can’ be passed’ back and forth: year after >. Comparison shop. By Boing ‘to: several stores and looking at prices, ., guarantees and service agreements, you may find the best value. @ Avoid impulse buying.’ Do you’ ‘really need- that. item? Can you. afford it? Is ic the best price? ies. Shop at reputable. stores, Ask friends: where: they buy specific items. ® Examine’ merchandisé carefully. Try on clothing to make sure it fits: “Ask for appliance demonstrations: © Don't forget to fill in and. mail “warranty cards. - @ Be skeptical of extravagant sales claims. If it‘sounds too good to. be’ true, it probably is: *"° " “Courtesy.af Canada Wide’ Feature Service - Limited. Distribut Miller Features. ; ve “unicef @ Cards & Gifts Waited Nations Children’s Fund Now Oren: The UNICEF store onthe ~ Upper Level, Sinclair Centre| * a ' on Hastings Street, between Granville and Howe, featuring, a full selection of CARDS and GIFTS - - for the holiday season. ow hen y ‘you give, UNICEF cards ‘and: wifts, you do ‘much “ more than send good.wishes to friends and family... » You also give SUPpQrtt to children all over the world.