You can request a buyer’s guide produced by the Department of Consumer Affairs that outlines rules and responsibilities for electronics merchants and offers advice for consumers.
The “Dear Shopper: Before You Buy That Electronics Store Bargain…” guide offers reasons behind tips that include:
- Shop around
- Shop at licensed businesses
- Watch out for used items sold as new
- Make sure it will work
- Examine the merchandise
Online
Get the electronics buying guide.
By Mail
Call 311 to request a paper copy.