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Bon Prix Problems
We have ordered some items with Bon Prix (Uk). They took the money a few days after the order. They said delivery was upto 10 days. It's been a month now and still no order! We have tried several times to ring them but either a) A recorded message says they are busy, please call back and cuts you off b) They keep you on…
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Social Services have left me powerless
My mother died 3 weeks ago in a hospital 150 miles from my home. Having a disabled son who requires 24/7 care meant, I wasn’t there, but, I’ve just discovered my aunt visited her in hospital and signed herself as next of kin meaning she was the first to discover my mother had died, she also signed her death certificate…
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If I am sober can a pub bar me?
I went to the Blackfriars pub in Inverness because my best friend, Trevor James was singing there in November. :beer: We talked, I bought a CD, my son and I bought some things at his van and someone took a picture. According to the pub owner that took 1 hour 30 minutes. I went again on Saturday because he was singing…
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Are we ready to protest petrol price increases?
Is it me or does it seem quiet that no one is protesting petrol prices. last time there were blockades etc and now just because we had a 'pre-warning' that petrol would be +£1 per litire - and now its creeping up couple of pence - nothing seems to be happening. it seems only a couple of months ago we were paying something…
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recorded delivery scam?
okay this is pure supposition but anyway. heard today of a postie delivering an RD letter today. after the recipient signed for it and opened it the envelope was empty. no return address and not expected or a recognised writing by the recipient. now there was no signs of the envelope being opened or tampered. now could…
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Help-laptop screen broken after 9 months, Comet won't repair it!
Hello,We bought a laptop from Comet last February, a month ago I noticed in the top right hand corner of the screen the ink started spreading so I couldn't read the screen, this has got worse and worse each time I used it. I took it into Comet today, at first she said no problem she would send it off as it's within…
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Argos Nintendo Wii RIP- OFF
Hi,I would like to bring something to your attention.We signed up to stock alerts from various companies regards the Ninteno Wii -upon receiving stock, individuals were e/mailed to advise that the Wii was in stock at the relevant companies whereby you could purchase a Wii on a first come first serve basis.However , we got…
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Late Billing
Hi, not really a vent, more of a question, but couldn't find anywhere else to ask... A friend of mine subscribed to one of those magazine things (you know the sort with the free DVD/figure/game every month making up a collection over the next five years or whatever). He eventually saw the error of his ways and realised…
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Ticketweb/Carling Academy
I am incredibly peed off! I booked tickets to see Kelly Clarkson in March through their site, paying over the odds for postage (£2.25, for a letter that would have cost the price of a first class stamp), as usual, only to get a note through the door saying that I needed to pay to collect, as Carling Academy had put NO…
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ING Direct
I have just had the most hideous experience with ING. Last week I went to transfer some of my money into another bank account, which should have arrived the day before my birthday. (saturday) Instead of ING depositing the amount into my other account, they requested the sum out of my account. A sizeable amount which not…
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Domestic and General - still debiting for expired warranty!
Hello, I had a Repair Protection Plan with D&G for a Hotpoint washing machine. It expired and I didn't renew it because I bought a new washing machine. However I've just been looking at a bank statement that came this morning and they are still debiting for it, I did get a letter about a month or so ago and it said I had…
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Toys R Us fantastic customer service!
Never thought I'd see the day that I would be writing that, lolol! My eldests Nintendo DS broke last night (the right hinge sheared off as he opened it). As it was still within the 12 month warranty (just), I rang toysrus for advice this morning & the lovely lady I spoke to immediately offered to replace for a brand new…
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FURIOUS with the negligent, incompetent NHS
I am so, so ANGRY with the NHS. Not one person in particular, but the system. Yes, the staff are overworked and underpaid. The NHS is under-funded. But the list of utter negligence I've collected over the past 2 month beggars belief. Surely the buck must stop somewhere. Now, both my parents are sick. My mum is in treatment…
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Endsleigh Insurance
I've had contents insurance with Endsleigh for years, and up until now they've been fine; This time I paid for the policy, then after 2 weeks, no policy had turned up in the post, so I phoned them up, and they assure me it's been sent, but then notice they've missed the flat number off my address, so no wonder it never got…
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Vitamail Catalogue
Hi everyone, this is going to sound daft I know but my Mum wants a catalogue for these people. She ordered a pain relief spray that actually works and would like to get some more. She hasn't fallen for the scams the company run but really would like to get some more of this spray . Can anyone help please Thankyou in advance
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Lost Deposit???
Looking for a bit of a vent + any advice on behalf of my dad. Last week he went to a small garage to look at a car (with my sisters partner). Everything seemed okay and he put down a deposit of £100 and arranged to collect/pay this Saturday just gone. Upon arrival they both noticed a gap of approx. 1cm around the bumper…
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P***ark rip off warning
In 5 recent transactions, I have been charged double 3 times recently.After speaking to my colleagues at work, they have also been overcharged there a lot too. Just to warn everyone to check their receipts before they leave the shop.I know it's a cheap shop but not if you're being charged double nearly every time you visit…
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Help Needed - Toys 'r Us Problem
Hi Peeps...I am seeking advise for my sister as she is currently having an issue with Toys 'r Us.. A couple of weeks ago she purchased a doll for her daughter direct from the Toys 'r Us website. She had used the site before some months ago when she lived at a different address, and the website had her old address saved as…
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TGRAV - A Warning
Just a word of warning if planning on buying from the above company...DON'T! I purchased the new PS3 bundle from them when the new console prices came out. I opted for them rather than the big names like Game...big mistake. The price they advertised on their site was not the price the sold for. After buying and having the…
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Unbeatable Gadgets-faulty goods return postage Rip off
A warning for anyone returning faulty goods to Unbeatable Gadgets I bought some goods off Unbeatablegadgets using some discount codes that i was sent.One of the items,a 8" lcd tv was faulty on arrival and when i rang them up they agreed this was the case and that they would send me an email with instructions on returning…
