1. Identify what each of the five symbols below means. 2. If you saw any of these symbols on a product, would it discourage or encourage you to buy the product?
(f) Get a receipt
Lucy saw a pair of really nice, good quality shoes that were on sale for e49.95, with a 6 month guarantee. She purchased them and got a receipt, along with
5 cent change from her e50. Most sellers will give you a receipt after you purchase an item. In shops, a receipt is a small piece of paper. For online purchases, the receipt may be a digital document or an email. A receipt should list: the name of the seller the date the item was sold
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the name or description of the item purchased the price paid by the customer
It is always a good idea to ask for a receipt for every purchase and store it safely for three main reasons: As proof of purchase. It may be your only proof of purchase if you have a problem with the product and need to return it to the shop. For durable items such as computers or televisions, you should always keep the receipt and the guarantee together. To monitor spending. Reviewing all your receipts and recording your expenditure at the end of the week or month is a useful means of monitoring how much money you are spending. To check bills for accuracy. Some goods and services, such as gas and electricity, are often purchased on credit. This means that we do not pay for them at the time they are purchased and used. Instead, we receive a bill for them when payment is due. As with credit card bills, we should always check our bills for accuracy so that we are not being overcharged.
