World–famous Hamleys toys sell out after Internet mistake

0 Comments | AFP, December, 2006

LONDON (AFP) — Prestigious British toy store Hamleys had a run on its stocks of numerous toys after a loophole on its website was exploited by consumers who bought goods for as little as 40 percent of their original price, The Guardian reported. "We can confirm that this weekend our website experienced a technical error," Hamleys chief executive Nick Mather was quoted by the daily as saying.

"We addressed this issue immediately and it was resolved within 24 hours. We would like to apologise to customers who were unable to access the website and place orders during this time." Details of a glitch in a Hamleys voucher scheme, which allowed customers to claim a 60 percent discount on products, were published on the website HotUKDeals on Saturday afternoon. By Sunday morning,...