Go Back   In The Roo Forum > Playa del Carmen and Riviera Maya Forums > Locals Talk


Reply
 
LinkBack Thread Tools Search this Thread Display Modes
  #1 (permalink)  
Old 07-27-2008, 03:30 PM
Libby's Avatar
Libby Libby is offline
Owner/Administrator
 
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: Playa del Carmen, Mexico
Posts: 1,082
Default Have a Grievance Against a Mexican Company? You have rights!

If you've had a problem you can't resolve with a company here in Playa del Carmen or anywhere in Mexico, don't despair. You do have rights, even if you are an extranjero! Make sure to read this from PROFECO, the Mexican consumer protection agency.

Procuradur?a Federal del Consumidor

There is a PROFECO office in Playa del Carmen on Juarez Avenue between 30th & 20th Ave in Plaza Papagayo behind the Dominos pizza.
__________________
Finding stuff in Playa just got easier ...

New and improved Playa del Carmen Directory
Digg this Post!Add Post to del.icio.usBookmark Post in TechnoratiFurl this Post!
Reply With Quote
Messages continue after these Sponsored Links
  #2 (permalink)  
Old 07-27-2008, 03:40 PM
PlayadelSoul's Avatar
PlayadelSoul PlayadelSoul is online now
Mojito
 
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: Playa del Carmen
Posts: 2,263
Default

PROFECO strikes fear in the hearts of people. Thankfully, I have never had to deal with them.
__________________
But boys will be boys and girls have those eyes
That will cut you to ribbons sometimes.
And all you can do is just wait by the moon
And bleed
if it's what she says you oughta do.
- Gaslight Anthem

My NEW personal blog: http://pdspiehole.blogspot.com/

My political blog: http://pdspiehole.blogtownhall.com/
Digg this Post!Add Post to del.icio.usBookmark Post in TechnoratiFurl this Post!
Reply With Quote
  #3 (permalink)  
Old 07-27-2008, 03:46 PM
Libby's Avatar
Libby Libby is offline
Owner/Administrator
 
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: Playa del Carmen, Mexico
Posts: 1,082
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by PlayadelSoul View Post
PROFECO strikes fear in the hearts of people. Thankfully, I have never had to deal with them.
In the hearts of the consumer or the business? The business, I hope.
__________________
Finding stuff in Playa just got easier ...

New and improved Playa del Carmen Directory
Digg this Post!Add Post to del.icio.usBookmark Post in TechnoratiFurl this Post!
Reply With Quote
  #4 (permalink)  
Old 07-27-2008, 04:48 PM
PlayadelSoul's Avatar
PlayadelSoul PlayadelSoul is online now
Mojito
 
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: Playa del Carmen
Posts: 2,263
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by Libby View Post
In the hearts of the consumer or the business? The business, I hope.
Business, of course. You just drop the name, and watch people's attitude change. A couple of people have tried to scare me with it, but they had no case. One, I told I would file a demanda against, if they pushed me. Never heard another word. People always looking to get something for free. PROFECA is very fair, from what I understand.
__________________
But boys will be boys and girls have those eyes
That will cut you to ribbons sometimes.
And all you can do is just wait by the moon
And bleed
if it's what she says you oughta do.
- Gaslight Anthem

My NEW personal blog: http://pdspiehole.blogspot.com/

My political blog: http://pdspiehole.blogtownhall.com/
Digg this Post!Add Post to del.icio.usBookmark Post in TechnoratiFurl this Post!
Reply With Quote
  #5 (permalink)  
Old 07-28-2008, 04:49 PM
Maverick69's Avatar
Maverick69 Maverick69 is offline
Sol
 
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: Regina,SK,Canada
Posts: 106
Default

Wow, I didn't think I had ANY rights in Mexico.
__________________


"The gene pool could use a little more chlorine"
Digg this Post!Add Post to del.icio.usBookmark Post in TechnoratiFurl this Post!
Reply With Quote
  #6 (permalink)  
Old 07-28-2008, 04:56 PM
PlayadelSoul's Avatar
PlayadelSoul PlayadelSoul is online now
Mojito
 
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: Playa del Carmen
Posts: 2,263
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by Maverick69 View Post
Wow, I didn't think I had ANY rights in Mexico.
Actually, you have a lot of rights. The consumer, as well as employees, are overprotected, in some cases. For example, firing someone, with cause, is a huge hassle for the employer. You normally end up paying the person to go away.

Before Hurricanes Emily and Wilma, some of the lumber companies jacked up their prices on plywood. Some people complained to PROFECO, and those companies were covered in tape that announced they were under investigation. The prices quickly went back to normal, and the companies ended up paying fines. Same with little stores selling drinking water. Once the complaint is made, whether it has merit or not, your business gets labeled. Literally. Big labels, all over.
__________________
But boys will be boys and girls have those eyes
That will cut you to ribbons sometimes.
And all you can do is just wait by the moon
And bleed
if it's what she says you oughta do.
- Gaslight Anthem

My NEW personal blog: http://pdspiehole.blogspot.com/

My political blog: http://pdspiehole.blogtownhall.com/
Digg this Post!Add Post to del.icio.usBookmark Post in TechnoratiFurl this Post!
Reply With Quote
  #7 (permalink)  
Old 07-29-2008, 11:18 PM
Maverick69's Avatar
Maverick69 Maverick69 is offline
Sol
 
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: Regina,SK,Canada
Posts: 106
Default

I've seen that before. Now I know what it may be.
__________________


"The gene pool could use a little more chlorine"
Digg this Post!Add Post to del.icio.usBookmark Post in TechnoratiFurl this Post!
Reply With Quote
Reply

Bookmarks

Thread Tools Search this Thread
Search this Thread:

Advanced Search
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are On
Pingbacks are On
Refbacks are On


Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
Mexican Technology Amazes Visitors PlayadelSoul Playa del Carmen 7 03-15-2008 01:23 PM
2008 Mexican Division I Schedule/Results John Playa del Carmen 0 03-10-2008 03:02 PM
My Mexican Garden Sheri Playa del Carmen 29 03-03-2008 09:54 PM
Mexican Govt. Survey of US and Canadians Living in Mexico roni Locals Talk 3 03-02-2008 11:27 AM
Mexican Made Christmas Ornaments in Playa? Libby Playa del Carmen 3 12-17-2007 07:14 PM


All times are GMT -5. The time now is 04:33 PM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.7.3
Copyright ©2000 - 2008, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.
SEO by vBSEO 3.1.0
Ad Management by RedTyger