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This federal law, which dates back to 1972, was intended to protect consumers in their homes during door-to-door sales pitches or at sales in temporary business locations. According to the FTC, the 3-Day Cooling Off Rule does NOT apply to the purchase of new automobiles or items sold online. It only applies when a company is selling something that costs $25 or more at a location other than its regular place of business.
To comply with the 3-Day Cooling Off Rule, a seller must inform a buyer of his/her right to cancel the sale and receive a full refund within three business days.
Be aware that there are situations in which the Cooling-Off Rule does not apply:
Remember, if you paid by credit card and are having difficulty getting your refund, you may also be able to dispute the charge with your credit card company under the Fair Credit Billing Act.
Page Last Reviewed or Updated: February 21, 2013