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Overcharged at the pub
I went to a pub (large chain) and bought a bottle of wine, which was being advertised above the wine fridge for £14.50. I gave the barman my card and he came back with the slip to sign, which said £15.50. I told him it says £14.50 above the fridge, and he said "well it says £15.50 on the till". With that, he took the…
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grant anger
:eek: saw martin on tv last week telling people to claim grants etc. thought i would share whats happened to us :mad: We were told we were eligible for a home improvement grant to repair our roof. The grant is worth 4 thousand. great huh? NO! The roofers supported by the company that arranage and sort out the grant have…
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kept money since 03/07 where do I stand
On 19/3/07 I ordered a spare part from Accessories Direct total cost £21.41 (edit) advised a 3 week delivery was likely. On 7/06/07 I rang to find out where my spare part was, (edit)again (strange) says the O/No. I quoted was not recognised, nore was my address or postcode, I found the date of the payment on my credit card…
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DHL delivery driver ~ unbelievable!
Last Sunday night I ordered an external HD for OH from the Maplin site. Received an email from them on Monday afternoon to say it had been dispatched so I checked on the DHL site with the tracking number. Tuesday morning it said out for delivery at 8.01am so I waited in ALL day which was a waste of time as nobody came.…
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Van hire - automatic
Hi, I am looking to hire a van to move some furniture but I would need an automatic - please does anyone know if you can get automatic vans and could anyone suggest an economic place to hire from - London based. Many thanks.
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Furniture Village - Cribbs Causeway
I know that furniture stores sometimes do not get good press BUT on this occasion I have nothing but praise for the staff at FURNITURE VILLAGE Cribbs Causeway store. We visited them yesterday and they were ultra helpful in helping us decide what style of sofas would suit our home and its difficult access and then arranged…
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cheap tat digibox from argos!!! 2 broke in 8 weeks
just bloomin typical, i have no analogue signal connected straight to my tv so i always watch through freeview, except now i can't again cos my wharfedale digibox has packed in, same way its predeccesser did exactly 3 weeks ago!!!! seriously i used to work somewhere that sold digiboxes and the quality of these piles of tat…
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car finance taking forever
How long does all this take from you go down and sign all the documents?? Im becoming very annoyed with the company i am dealing with, as its always me phoning to get updates, they never call me back when they say they will to let me know how its all going. I've been promised 2 days this week for it to go through and i am…
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Someone can't do their maths
My sister has just sent an email to ASDA to find out just why one item costs 98p or she can buy two for 2 quid! Do they really think the general populace are THAT thick??
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Broken Washing Machine - just out of warranty
Hi Was wondering if i could have a bit of advice about my grans washing machine? It has broken down, and according to a plumber tha came to have a look, the part that is broken shoulnt have done so, so early. He advised it was probably faulty and to take it back to currys for a replacement. Went to currys today but the…
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Leamore Windows- Bloxwich, West Mids
Leamore window, Bloxwich, West Mids. Absolutely wonderful. I had a conservatory last year, they do not take a penny from you, not even a deposit until the job is done & you are satisfied. They turned up on time, worked like Trojans & even when they were waiting a part refused to sit in the house with a drink but cleaned…
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Warning - Bob Martin Water/Drinking Bottle
I recently bought a Bob Martin (My Little Friend) Drinking Bottle from Asda for my rabbit and guinea pig. All of the bottles I have tried in the past seem to leak, so I was pleased when this one didn't and thought no more of it. After using it for about 5 days my rabbit found some water on the floor and started to drink…
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Engagement Ring Bought in Walmart Orlando
Hi, We bought a Diamond engagement ring last July on Holiday in Florida. It was'nt cheap even though it was from Walmart. Last week my girlfriend was devastated when one of the Diamonds fell out. We could not find it anywhere and took it to a Specalist Jewlery repair in Glasgow, who have said that the ring is not…
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Nationwide telephone scam
My daughter had a phone call early yesterday morning( 8.15am) saying that there had been unusual activity in her account and would she give them her bank details, date of birth & password etc. Luckily she had heeded our warnings never to divulge any of these over the phone and said she'd call into her branch and ask what…
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vehicle leasing agrement
I am in receipt of the higher disability allowance. In May2006 I ordered a moblity scooter via Route 2 mobility . the supplier is Horizon. I was told that this was a 3 year agreement but after 18 months I could, if needed, opt out of the leasing agreement. On making enquiries Route 2 say it is nothing to do with them and…
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Warranty replacement: should I pay the return postage?
I returned a router to the manufacturer for a replacement under the warranty. They requested me to return the faulty router back to them by a trackable service and on my own expense. Is this right? I always thought that the faulty items should be replaced/repaired with no cost to the consumer. Does Consumer Act say…
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Provident Selling Loans In Woolworths
Whilst visiting a woolworths store yesterday i was shocked to find a stall and a salesman selling Provident Personal Credit Loans and Vouchers. I am amazed that a store such as woolies would associate with them .... i have emailed woolies and am awaiting a reply.
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OMG Don't know where to post this...
Phillip Schofield has just given out a number on ITV for the elderley to get a 'free winter warmer pack' However, he has stated the 0870 :eek: :eek: :eek: number is a local call so won't cost much :eek: :eek: :eek: I hope they stamp on this straight away and everyone gets refunded. 0870 is so expensive www.saynoto0870.com
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Hairsupermarket.com
I purchased a pair of FHI Straightners form this website last week. I had a promotional code (TEN) not sure if this is alowd!! which got me a 10% discount. These Straightners are £95.99 in the shops. Hairsupermarket.com was selling for £59.99 + £2.95 p+p. All in all I paid £56.69 for the striagnters (bargain on its own)…
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Cold calling rip offs
Overview of the company: Double Take Studios Doubletake get hold of numbers by bribing people to disclose their friends’ numbers by giving them gifts. They then cold-call each one on the list, often falsely claiming that you have won a competition in order to secure a booking. As well as allegedly withholding information…
