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performance of the obligation to take back is the
same as the place of performance of the delivery�
Transport costs may not be charged for returned
equipment� In general, distributors have the obli-
gation to ensure the free return of used devices by
providing suitable return facilities within a rea-
sonable distance� Consumers have the option to
return an old device free of charge to a distributor
who is obliged to take it back if they purchase an
equivalent new device with essentially the same
function� This option is also available for deliveries
to a private household� In the case of distance
selling retailers, the option of free collection when
purchasing a new device is limited to heat exchan-
gers, display screen devices, and large devices
that have at least one outer edge with a length of
more than 50 cm� The distributor must ask the con-
sumer at the time of concluding the sales contract
about any corresponding intention to return the
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