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Archives for December 2004

Mortgage scam?
Has anyone else been getting these daily "mortgage offers from America,You cant filter them as the name changes every e-mail,they go like this: Hello, this is an update to inform you about your m o rtga g e a p p roval. Candace Sears called from our bank yesterday to update your situation. Our company will apprve you for…
AVOID HMV - NO REFUND POLICY!
Tried to take a DVD that I got for Christmas back to HMV today. It was sealed in shrink wrap and I had the receipt which was still within the 21 days, only to be told that they DO NOT GIVE REFUNDS!!! If it was unsealed then fine, an exchange would be acceptable, but in a sealed packet. HOW STUPID?! I don't know of any…
M&S closing their changing rooms!
It really bugs me when shops closing their changing rooms! Whats the point? I bought 3 skirts, took them home none of them fit properly- I could have bought the proper sizes (smaller ;) ) had they not closed them! Now I have to take them back to get refunds as I doubt they will have any items left in the smaller sizes! Its…
Lidl not giving me refund
Hi has anyone every tried taking faulty goods worth over £10 back to lidl. I did this yesterday and was told by the manager that he would take the goods back but as the value of the item was over £10 he would not be able to refund me and that the goods would be sent to head office to be checked out. Then i will get a…
Lidl not giving me refund
Hi has anyone every tried taking faulty goods worth over £10 back to lidl. I did this yesterday and was told by the manager that he would take the goods back but as the value of the item was over £10 he would not be able to refund me and that the goods would be sent to head office to be checked out. Then i will get a…
WILLIAM HILL INTERNATIONAL LOTTO WIN SCAM
I have today received an email supposedly from the Vice President of William Hill International saying I had won over £600,000 in the Lotto. They asked me to telephone an 07 number or email with details of the account I wanted the monewy paying in I was immediately suspicious as I hadn't bought a Lotto ticket and rang…
Charity appeals
No I am not against charity appeals but just celebrity involvement. With the Quake appeal the premiership has given £1m. Is this much when its reported players are earning £30k a week. That is just 33 players weekly wage. Same with live aid back in 1985. All the stars appearing could have donated the same amount as the…
Card Email Scam?
I just recieved an email from a company ive never heard of stating some unusual activity has been taking place in my account, looks very dodgy to me or is legitemet anyone know?
Sales....what sales!
It's odd how the January sales still attract lots of attention and shoppers but in many stores they could hardly be called a sale. OK I'm exaggerating but what the hell. Sales at other times are usually far better. This years Debenhams sale is terrible (for mens clothes at least). Currys claim to be having a sale but it's…
In praise of Richer Sound.
I bought a DAB radio from RS.Turns out reception is terrible here and can only get radio1 extra in one room. And nothing else. Although it`s no fault of RS they will give me a full refund when I take it back. Thanks guys.
JOHN LEWIS ARE RUBBISH!!!
Just off the phone to John Lewis regarding an order I placed on Sunday for a vacuum cleaner and a coffee machine. Although my credit card has been debited i phone up tonight to find that nothing is in stock AT ALL! Even though when I put it all into my basket there was plenty available. I am absolutely P*ssed off with…
New Futurama Smiths update thread
Ok, the other thread got personal and was closed due to abuse. But, we still have an ongoing situation here, so please post updates regarding your Futurama order from WHSmiths I'll start with 'no change', still 'on order' Let's keep this thread civil please so we can reach our goal of informing and money saving...
"Free" Film Four &nb
Remember the post offering free Film Four for a month ? I phoned Sky and took the offer up . Didn't seem a problem at the time , but just found out today that I've been charged for it . Anyone else in the same position ? I will be phoning Sky shortly to get this resolved and will post back later .
De Lotto Netherlands International
shadak shari lottonl2004@walla.com please spam this address to death FROM: GOVERNMENT ACCREDITED LICENSED LOTTERY PROMOTERS. WINNING NOTICE FOR CATEGORY \"A\" WINNER Dear Lucky Winner, RE: BONUS LOTTERY PROMOTION PRIZE AWARDS WINNING NOTIFICATION We are pleased to inform you of the result of the just concluded annual final…
Ads for Sofas
I don't want or need a new sofa but the tv is full of ads for DFS SCS etc etc The worst thing is DFS are using "The closest thig to crazy" a great song which I really like, but it's driving me crazy grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr!! >:(
SONY and all the high-street retailers.
After months of trying to get Sony to accept that there is a problem with their early PS2 (Disc Read Error) (they were even successfully sued in the USA and resulted in everyone affected getting their machine repaired) i've given up and gone to buy a new PS2. Here's how my shopping experience went today. Argos - Check…
Brabantia Bins.
I bought a touch opening bin from argos about 18 months ago....and at the time I thought what a "waste" of money when I could have bought one much cheaper. This week it broke and I thought that would be the end of that. It was my own fault I pushed it too hard...oops Phoned customer service...a new one should arive in…
digital-point.co.uk
Suoperb price, superb service... Wanted a Phillips 32PW9309 tv but Currys and comet were £999. Did a kelkoo search and found it at DP for £626 of course said retailers wouldn't budge on there price so happily purchased online along with a cinema system and the items were in a van outside my front door within 48 hours.…
blahdvd.com
Very poor service.... Ordered a CD from them on the 6th Dec with a view to giving it as a christmas present (Mark Knopfler - Shangri La, not for me honest !!) As at the 20th item still had not arrived after numerous emails among which they blamed the weather (apparently it was foggy in Jersey) so cancelled the order and…
TOMY (kids stuff)
I had bought my son a teletubbies bath toy a few months ago which comes with 4 plastic TT figures. Anyway we lost one of them (Po!) and I called the customer care line to see if I could buy a replacement. The woman on the phone said no worries she would send it for free. It arrived the next day and we got not one but all 4…

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