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Re: eBay - fragile item arrived very poorly packed, unable to test - could I return?
https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/comment/81868394#Comment_81868394 Not sure why the seller would have been sent an angry email, the emails I've had from ebay saying I need to acce…1 -
Weekly Flylady Thread 16th February 2026
We often see new flyers (gents welcome!) around this time of year so please don't worry if you feel you cannot keep up. Similarly if your house has been neglected it won't be turned around …8 -
Re: eBay - fragile item arrived very poorly packed, unable to test - could I return?
There is no such thing as 'free postage' Either the buyer pays postage on top of the item price ie. £95 for the injector plus £5 postage Or, it is shown as 'free' but the seller p…1 -
Re: Evri parcel was wedged in my porch and I couldn't open the door
So if the OP asked Evri to deliver to the porch, they did deliver to the porch… Unfortunately it looks like after delivery, due to a lack of room to swing the door and the size of the item its fallen…1 -
Re: Evri parcel was wedged in my porch and I couldn't open the door
https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/comment/81867612#Comment_81867612 How did they come to receive the notification of delivery, then?1 -
Re: Evri parcel was wedged in my porch and I couldn't open the door
https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/comment/81867317#Comment_81867317 I don't think you have a valid claim for damage arising from your neighbour using a crowbar to get in. It looks …1 -
Re: New radio clock bought on vinted stopped working after 1 week
https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/comment/81870094#Comment_81870094 There are two battery images/symbols but I think it looks like you need 3 AA batteries Edit: is this an Actim Kian al…1 -
Re: New radio clock bought on vinted stopped working after 1 week
You say 'batteries' but that compartment will only hold one battery1 -
Re: New radio clock bought on vinted stopped working after 1 week
One spring is the normal configuration and that goes against the flat end of the battery. There should a cover for the battery compartment to prevent them falling out.1 -
Re: New radio clock bought on vinted stopped working after 1 week
I was looking at radio clocks recently and most these days seem to require a power input from a mains adaptor, either with a dedicated plug or more commonly a USB input. Any replaceable batteries are…1
