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Should I complain or leave it?
Not sure if this is the correct place for this but have to share it as am so shocked. My OH had a problem with her eye yesterday and paid a visit to our local community minor injuries unit. A really friendly nurse carried out tests one of which involved putting some coloured liquid in the eye. After the test the nurse…
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Misco fiasco
This company (trying to stay polite here) charged me twice on my credit card for one transaction. I have phoned them twice and twice been assured I would get a refund. Nothing happened. I wrote a strong letter sent it recorded and had no reply. Have now sent a stronger worded letter saying my next communication will be…
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Ikea Cot Recall
Hi all, Found this on another forum and thought I would post here in case anyone has bought one. Important! IKEA recalls bed bases for SNIGLAR and TASSA cots size 55 cm x 112 cm bought August 2005 or later. IKEA wants all customers who have bought a SNIGLAR and TASSA cot size 55 cm x 112 cm in August 2005 or later and…
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Gardiner Haskins - Bristol...Thanks
Bought a bed from Gardiner Haskins, Bristol. They informed us when it was ready for delivery. We chose the day we wanted, phoned the day before delivery to find out what time it would be arriving. It was delivered when they said. The guys took it upstairs, a bit of a squeeze as it is a Harrison super kings size!! (big and…
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To court or not to court
Hello all, I'm after a few words of advice to check that I'm approaching a particular problem from the right direction. I will try to keep a long story fairly short :D Xmas 2005 my wife purchased a watch for me from an online retailer. This particular watch is designed to be used in the mountains and under rigorous…
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www.profitpublishing.net
Hi can anyone tell me if they have used https://www.profitpublishing.net as I want to make a purchase but am afraid as haven't heard of them. I know some other people had purchased from them and left messages on this board about their problems but I want to know if they were resolved. PLEASE HELP!!!!!!!
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Telemarketing insurance/healthplan scam warning
Just had a call from from foreign anon number by what sounded like an Indian call centre, apparently, on behalf of Axa PPP Healthcare (a partner of Barclaycard telemarketer added). They wanted to offer a healthplan of some description. The telemarketing insurance scams are well known in US and I think they might have…
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Hilton Hotel Rip Off
Just booked two nights in a Hilton Hotel on a special offer. £59 per night B&B for two including dinner on the first night which I consider good value. Booked over the internet about 10 days ago. Yesterday received a confirmation in the post stating that is £3 per night to park your car!!! I wouldn't mind if it was in a…
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Unwanted Book from Book Club
I don't know if this is the right place to post but need to know Does anyone know how to deal with a book club that I didn't knowingly join and they want 99p for a book I didn't order? They have an 0870 number with a stupid bint and no real person. I have emailed them on their site and hope I get a response If anyone else…
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First Choice Flight
We recently returned from a First Choice holiday. After being split up for the journey on a previous long haul flight, when we made the holiday booking, we paid extra for group seating to guarentee seats together. On arrival at Cancun airport, when we checked in, we were told there were no blocks of 4 seats together. I…
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Help needed with Sky
I'm at the end of my tether with Sky and could really do with some help or advice. It began last month when we received a letter claiming that our direct debit had not worked due to insufficient funds. We contacted our bank, and not only was there sufficient funds, but Sky had never even attempted to collect the money. So…
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Badly fitted shoes at Clarks,Reading Berkshire,,,,,,,,,,,
I was with my sister today who happened to be getting her daughters feet measured and to buy some new shoes. She was served by a lady who put on some nice smart shoes, watched her daughter walk in them and said` oh they are fine`. My sister remarked on what a quick find it was and was going to proceed with buying them. I…
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Shame on you Somerfield
Grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr :mad: ...just got back from my local Somerfield where I popped in on my way home from work to buy some odds and ends. I ALWAYS take my shopping basket with me, with a folded canvas shopping bag in it, as I try really hard not to use any plastic carriers or unnecessary wrappings when I go shopping.…
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Getrichathome.co.uk
Has anyone 'invested' in this company? I'm trying to contact anyone who has so that I can judge if it's worth a dabble or not. Claims not to involve selling, stock,sex industry,pyramid selling, drop-shipping and claims 30mins - 2hrs a day only is needed. :confused: Thanks for any info. AM
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Co-op Electrical Shop
We have just bought a new freezer and ended up getting it online from the Co-Op Electrical Shop. Why.... 1. It was the joint cheapest price that I could find 2. Delivery cost was not extortionate and in line with other retailers (£19.99) 3. You could choose the delivery date & they could deliver in 2 days (as opposed to up…
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Asda Home shopping
I placed an order with asda for the first time a couple of weeks ago and was really impressed with everything about the service. Almost all the items I ordered were in stock, the few substitute items they had to include were spot on (all were replaced by more expensive items, but I was still only charged the same price as…
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Playmonday lottery - no prizes
I have just signed up for the new lotto, playmonday. It is a monday draw which they advertise as having 'more chances of winning more prizes'. Their first draw is Monday 8 May and so I have logged on and bought two tickets. Reading through the website they are offering a £200K jackpot but bigger lesser prizes for 3,4 and 5…
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Talk Talk..... please leave me alone.
After 12 disastrous months of Talk Talk Broadband, it was with much releif that I gave them my required 30 days notice back in February. They provided my MAC code and I switched ISP. Everything seemed rosey. Then a month later another invoice arrives. So I ring to explain that I had cancelled by letter and email, and…
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Broadband DD reversed!
Not sure if this is the right board, so will the BG please feel free to move it. Anyway. Got home from work, checked my emails and there's one from wanadoo saying that the last direct debit was "reversed" by the bank and so I owe them. Rang them, the chap at the other end could not be more specific. Rang my bank and they…
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Barclays and the cheque in Euros
We recently sold our property in Spain and were looking for the quickest, cheapest way to have access to the cash. The money was being paid to us via a cheque from the Spanish bank providing the mortgage to our purchaser. There were several options: We could ask for the moneyto be given to us all in cash,but this would be…
