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Currys - And an xbox 360 :(
Hey peeps. How do i stand on this... Around 2 years ago i brought a 360 on credit still paying to this day along with 5 years what ever happens, since buying it i have returned it 8 times due to fault.. originally i brought the prem version and since currys have let me swap it for the elite at no extra cost as the prices…
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Currys - broken/damaged TV - help please!
Hi there, Just hoping someone in the know might be able to help with our Currys nightmare! I'm sorry this is a long one, but had to go from start to finish just to show what a saga this has been from day 1!!! In April this year we purchased an LCD TV for £1299. We purchased this on credit (buy now pay in a year), we also…
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I am going to Poison Freda
I am gutted that I am going to have to use 1 month out of date margerine in this weeks Steamed Chocolate Sponge. Should I tell Freda before I pour the sauce over it? Stork says use by 29-08-2009
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Discovery of documents - Civil litigation
Hi all I am currently suing a well-known DIY chain for compensation for supplying a defective sink as part of the kitchen I bought from them earlier this year. They have filed an Acknowledgement Of Service indicating their intention to defend all of the claim. Part of the claim is based on the fact that, after I wrote a…
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a website has backcharged me for shipping a year ago
I placed an order last week on a website for wholesale clothes and they called me to say that although it said free shipping at checkout, that because i was N.Ireland they would have to charge me shipping. Although peeved they said they would also have to charge me shipping for two previous orders going back a year ago,…
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screwfix direct and faulty boiler
we ordered a boiler from screwfix direct arrived a day late, paid for it to be installed but it did not work, had to wait for the manufacturers engineer to inspect it advised that it was faulty, had been dropped probably after dispatch from manufacturer, Biasi, told screwfix who accepted responsibility for this dispatched…
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Parking Ticket Query
I recently got a parking ticket from Stockton Council, much do my dismay. Now my question comes that, one the parking ticket he got everything correct apart from the make of the car which he put down as "MG ZR" when the car is a "Rover 25" and I simply replaced the bumper after a bump. Could I get away with a technicality…
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Argos product description is wrong
My hubby needed a modem router urgently this afternoon after ours packed in. Argos was the nearest place to get one, which is 20 miles away, and we sent the MIL to get it. This is the one i wanted. I am on a ADSL connection, so needed a modem router. I wasnt sure if all descriptions for modem routers say modem - so I…
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can i ask for my deposit back?
Hello, I'm getting utterly confused, so am looking for some advice here. I have ordered a pram package. Before ordering I’ve asked for estimated delivery date and was told it’s 3 weeks tops. I said that’s great as my baby is due in 4 weeks, and placed the order with the deposit. 4 weeks down the line and my order still…
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windows and doors 3% credit card charge
Hi, I was wondering if I could get a little bit of advice. Just had safestyle uk come round to fit 8 windows and 3 doors. When it came to making payment I was then told there is a 3% charge for using a credit card, however this is the first time it was mentioned to us. When the original sales rep came round, he discussed…
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park resorts cancelled holiday advice please
hi all i am after some advice please a friend had booked one of the sun promotional holidays for october half term she had the conformation through in june unfortunaly her little one was taken very ill and has been in and out of hospital for the last few months today she has received a letter through from park resorts…
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Refurbished Laptop and my consumer rights-advice please
I bought about 8 months ago a refurbished Gateway laptop from IJT (inks). It came with a 12 month guarantee. It has broken down for the fourth time. Twice the backlight failed, once it failed to boot. Now it's failing to boot again. Each time, Gateway repairers (now taken over by Acer) have repaired it or even said that…
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I think A BUDGET SHOP COLA Poisoned me and my mam, but don't want it to be libelous
i bought 3 bottles of cheap cola from aldi the other day, and i was drinking it, next morning at 7 am(early for me) i was ill, vomiting and diharroa, beyond belief. anyway 2 days and im nearly surviving. the day after i drank it, my mam did, she has also become very ill like me today, and this is what has narrowed it down…
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Your views on this please
I purchased some training for myself as an individual for £3000. The training was due to start in December for the first part and then next May/June for the next part. Unfortunately due to personal reasons I have had to cancel. I checked with the Terms and conditions which state:- 4. Cancellation 60 days plus from start of…
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Complaint - send to manufacturer or retailer?
Hello! Not sure if this is the right area but also not relly sure where else to put it! I redid my hall floor last month in laminate and finshed the edges off with a edging that is supposed to stick to the skirting boards. Well needless to say it does not stick at all even though I made sure I cleaned the skirting board…
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Credit card rights
Hi is there anyone out there who knows whether an additional holder of a credit card has the same consumer rights as the main holder? In particular if one pays for a service to be provided and the seller goes bust can the additional cardholder still claim the cost of monies spent from the credit card company? In my case…
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Dry cleaning price change
Hi I took a coat into the dry cleaners and paid £13.56 to have it done. I said I would pick it up the same time next week. I went today to pick it up but the manager said I had been charged the wrong price and it should have been over £50. He hadn't cleaned it and said he wouldn't do so for the money I had paid. The only…
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Ridiculous Administration Charge?
Hi, if anyone has any advice for me on the below it would be greatly appreciated. Sorry but it's a bit of a long yarn... I recently hired a van from a company called Thrifty. As part of their standard terms I agreed that should I be subject to a parking fine, congestion charge, or any infringement of the road traffic act i…
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Legal advice for wedding cancellation
Ok, i have posted this on the wedding board but our problem is getting more and more problematic... will probably be off to get legal advice now as we seem to have no other option ... will try and sum it up as briefly as I can ... We booked our wedding venue back in June (we paid £4950 over the phone after a pressurised…
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Broken badminton racket
About 5 months ago, I bought an expensive badminton racket brand new. During the 5 months, it has seen very little play but recently it broke at the handle during a back swing. It has not been banged or clashed with any object. I have contacted the store that I bought it from and they say that a refund/exchange is at the…
