the never-never
the system of payment where you hire until you buy, also called hire-purchase
TRANSLATION
der Mietkauf, in Raten bezahlen
STATISTICS
IN THE PRESS
"Although most people can control themselves, it is easy for things to spiral out of control. Buying things on THE NEVER NEVER used to be looked down upon - but nowadays the "buy now, pay later" mentality is widespread - and considered acceptable."
(BBCi - February 22nd 2003)
(BBCi - February 22nd 2003)
Did you
know?
Did you know?
the never-never
The never-never is the hire-purchase system in which you hire something whilst buying it
"I bought my BMW on the the never-never."
USAGE:
This term is more commonly used in the UK than the US
NOTE:
Please don't mix up "the never-never" with
"Never-Never Land" which is an imaginary and wonderful place; a fantasy land.
(After Never-Never Land, fictional setting used in the play Peter Pan by J.M. Barrie)
the never-never
The never-never is the hire-purchase system in which you hire something whilst buying it
"I bought my BMW on the the never-never."
USAGE:
This term is more commonly used in the UK than the US
NOTE:
Please don't mix up "the never-never" with
"Never-Never Land" which is an imaginary and wonderful place; a fantasy land.
(After Never-Never Land, fictional setting used in the play Peter Pan by J.M. Barrie)
