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Maplin
I placed an order for a Mini DivX DVD Player on 02/02/08. I was then told after the order that it wasn't in stock but i would be told when it was back in. I received an email from Maplin on 07/02/08 saying it was back in stock. I emailed on 27/02/08 to see why i hadn't received my order. Finally got a reply on 05/03/08…
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More Vistaprint problems - massive overcharging!
Like so many, I've been caught out by Vistaprint's rewards scheme. Fortunately I got my money back. As a result I am ultra careful when using their site. Last night I responded to one of their emails and chose a number of the 'free' items. By the time I had got to checkout I had spent the princely sum of £2.98 + postage +…
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Odeon Cinema open wallet surgery!
:mad: I went to oden cinema last night with a girl i have just met, paid to see the film £15 for both of us, which i think is a little bit steep but bit my lip THEN went to get a few nibbles at the counter, a bag of minstrels, small bottle of water and a small ribena drink, guy at the counter added it up, "intresting he…
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Lloyds..flippin furious!
I have a student account with Lloyds, and in it is a balance of around £800. My Dad recently passed away, and as the executor of his Will Nat West sent me a cheque for £4500 from the closure of Dad's bank account. This money was to be paid to Mum when it cleared. I also had a cheque from a matured endowment for £2000 (its…
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Sky deals for new and existing customers discussion.
I see Sky is doing a deal now where you get Sky TV with either Sky Sports or Sky Movies, broadband and free evening and weekend calls for £26 a month. When I signed up a year ago I got 33% off with a basic package and 2 mix paying about £22.50 a month but I've since change by adding Sports, Movies and 4 mix so lost the 33%…
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Are 0871 phone numbers regulated
If you ring an 0871 number should they tell you how much you are actually being charged for the call. I called our local football ticket office today as the match that we want tickets for are likely to be sold out and was put on hold and 10th in the queue. I was then , after 2 hours next in line to be answered. I then was…
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Argos. I Bought New, They Gave me 2nd Hand
Not sure what to do with this really, but having spent AGES umming and aahing over breadmakers the whole weekend, went to Argos to buy one. Bread for tea then. Nope... the box had been opened/resealed. The unit was scratched on the side Took the bucket out and it's got some stains/drips down the outside. so it's OBVISOULY…
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Avoid this one
If you come across The Big Discount Store on e-bay , take it from me , do not deal with them, previously named Catalogue Discount Store,(they changed their name last week) I wonder why. Pointless going into details, paid for an item , did not receive it , I,ve had 31 e mails from them promising refunds , other items etc…
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Asda
Got a pack of two jam donuts the other day Got them home and bit into them and they are custard Yuck
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Ikea Ashton (Despite mania of 21% Discount day!)
Just wanted to praise the Till Supervisors at Ikea Aston for their great service under extreme pressure yesterday (21% off birthday). Loaded up my trolley until it's wheels groaned and queued patiently in line for tills, after all was scanned total came to over £800 which seemed odd but I didn't want to hold the till queue…
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Wilkinson's policy on old fivers and tenners
Hi all, Noticed at my local Wilko today (Poole store) that there were large notices on all tills telling staff (and customers!!) that they do not accept old style five and ten pound notes any more, and if they did, that staff member would be responsible for taking them to the bank to change. This can't be legal, can…
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yourhealthfoodstore.co.uk
i ordered my mam a product she was having difficulty buying local.... ordered it 2pm one afternoon and it was delivered the next day b4 10am!! mint eh?
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James Wellbeloved pet foods
I emailed them this week to ask if they did measuring cups and if i could buy one. This morning a box arrived , in it was a free measuring cup, dog treats and leaflets. :D :T Good on them.
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Poor Service from garage
This is my first ever post and unfortunately it's a moan! I've had my Peugeot for nearly five years and always take it back to the main dealer for servicing. A couple of days ago I saw a flyer from a new garage. It made me wonder when the timing belt would need changing. I checked the service invoices and there was no…
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Awful BT
Hi, I am very angry right now.
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Linksys
Bought a wireless router from these people, & being a comlete technophobe, struggled to get up & running. Phoned their helpline - WHAT LOVELY PEOPLE!! Used very short words, was hugely patient, & I am now wireless - whoopee - Thoroughly recommend them as a company:j :j
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ASDA: Bad treatment over MOC's
Just come back from Asda. I had about £8 worth of shopping, went to self service till and wanted to use two coupons - one from yesterdays Telegraph newspaper (£1.95 off Spectator mag), and a £1 huggies. Put the Telegraph one in the slot, then an SA came and said 'You can't use them'.. Then another SA came and opened the…
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Crystalski
Just thought that I would let you know how good this tour ops has been. I booked a holiday with them for new year 08/09 but didn't do it on line as it was not up and running, when the website was working it was offering £200 off per booking, I had not been given this discount when I had booked over the phone so I emailed…
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Ebuyer-City link...item not turned up...request info
Hi I ordered a t.v off ebuyer , andpaid for it to be delivered 7:30 am to 12...Sat in waiting all day ...never arrived, called ebuyer around 6:50,and after checking ,said it had gone missing in city link` warehouse, tracking online shows it had arrived in the warehouse in the early hours of the morning Now... Annoyed I…
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Daily Mirror bingo (your having a laugh)
i like a little game of bingo and in todays daily mirror there was an ad for a free £20 when you register to their bingo with no deposit required!!!!! i thought im having some of this, so i went onto their site and there was a sign saying free £20 for new registration. i filled out the registration name date of birth home…
