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Haymarket Magazines £40 Virgin Wine Discount
If you subscribe to one of the dozens of Haymarket Group magazines beware of this offer, it's not what it seems! I received a letter advising an increase in the quarterly charge I pay for 'Formula 1' magazine, and included with this was a voucher "..as a thank you for subscribing we would like to reward you with this £40…
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Faulty Memory Card
I bought an M2 memory card for a phone back in January from a barrow in the Metro Centre. It was in official Sony packaging and worked fine till a couple of weeks ago where it just went faulty, wouldn't be detected in any phone or format. A manager where I work took it home to try and fix it but he said it's basically…
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Nationwide Autocentre
Was invited by Nationwide Autocentre in Llandudno for a 'free' tyre, brakes and exhaust check. Booked in and told it would take 1 hour. Dropped car off and was told it would take 2 hours. Collected car and guess what it hadn't been looked at as bookings had come in over the internet. AVOID AT ALL COSTS.
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Digimate DGM 32" LCDTV 'Out of Warranty' [RESOLVED]
Update 4th March 2009: The television has been fixed and returned. I don't know if this is the right place, but I have a serious complaint about Digimate (DGM). I purchased a Digimate 32" LCD TV from Scan Computers (www.scan.co.uk) on 12/12/2006. It took ages to arrive due to their 'Christmas Delays' and when I finally got…
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Personal Docs Lost By Post Office
:mad: One month ago my son sent a package by recorded post. It as the latest application for his wife's leave to remain Visa. In the package he had his UK passport and her Thai passport and all filled in forms with lots of personal financial information. Also their wedding documents, birth certs...etc..etc.. The Post…
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Comet - Credit Card Fraud Spike
Just a heads up... This morning I received a invoice from comet for a laptop, which I haven't ordered. Spoke to Comet, very helpful and polite, said that there had been several orders placed on my card and they had already flagged them and refunded all bar the first one and to phone my bank. Abbey were great and told me…
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UnitedInteriors.co.uk
We purchased an ex-display dining table from this website, and were expecting a 3 week wait for the delivery. On the day of the delivery, we got a phone call saying they were unable to get to us as the weather was atrocious (coming over the pennines in snow and ice) and they would need to turn back as they couldn't get to…
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Odeon cinema
Went to see Bolt 3D with girlfriend (her choice) at the local Odeon. Paid £16.10 for 2 tickets. 7pm start time, trailers etc finish around 7.30, lights come on, curtains close, wait for the the film to start.... 8pm.....no sign of bolt.....staff announce 'technical hitch' and there will be no showing and will be refunding…
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UPS delivered parcel to neighbour + stolen
I sent my Xbox 360 for repair at Microsoft. I was told it would take about 3 weeks so I sent a day before going on a 2 week holiday. While on holiday I had a couple of missed calls. On returning today I saw the package was delivered to my neighbour on 2nd Feb (much quicker than I expected). I had a card in my letterbox…
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Asda Electrical Warranty Query
I purchased a Fridge/Freezer from Asda Electrical last september and it has now stopped working.When I rang Asda up about the warranty,they said I have to sort it out with Zanussi direct as Asda Electrical has stopped trading and are now Asda Direct.Can some one please tell me if Asda should still be dealing with the…
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Next and Capquest ARRRRRRRRRRHHHHH
My daughter moved out a year ago to her own flat. Being an organised person she duly informed her bank, mobile provider etc etc of her new address. She had a very small balance on a Next card and informed them of her new address. Unknown to her a muppet at next had keyed in a completely wrong address so statements for this…
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Pizza Hut Pink Spot - Con?
Pizza Hut delivery boxes have this pink spot on them that's supposed to show that the pizza is hot. If the spot goes grey then the pizza is cold and you are entitled to a free large pizza. Well, has anyone actually had a grey spot? Because the spot seems to stay pink forever. When we've finished with our boxes we put them…
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HiQ no receipt after three weeks!
Hi there, Three weeks ago I took my car to the local HiQ to have the break discs changed, I only went there as its opposite from my work . At the end of the day I went to collect and pay for the car and was told it cost £160! Ok, these "quick" places tend to be a bit more expensive. However when I asked for a receipt they…
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Crown-Sports.com swindle
Hi all, anyone else had trouble with this company? At the beginning of December I ordered a football shirt from them and paid via PayPal. It didn't arrive but the company seemed to respond positively to emails so I didn't complain via PayPal. Its now more than 45 days since the original transaction (i.e. beyond the time…
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Gumtree RIP off tickets
I bought some tickets off gum tree. I stupidly and desperately put money straight in to this person's account. Is there anyway I can get my money back? I have the sortcode and account number it was paid into.
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google money system
Whilst on facebook recently, I've noticed an ad at the side of the screen for the Google Money System, basically a get rich quick scheme. In the ads someone tantalises you with how much they are earning with it, then tells you to use your credit card to send off for the info, which only costs £1.95. You KNOW it sounds too…
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That bloody Dreams advert!!!
Every night since xmas day we have had that damn advert with the fake Jackie Wilson 45 sliding onto the wurlitzer with the so in love couple and the pillow fight in background..Ending soon...final days..must end monday..back to final days.. And so it goes on ad nausium. That,and DFS seem to be the only adverts keeping the…
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Sky TV
After many years of paying £75 per month, I have today received a letter from Sky stating that if I continue to pay via credit/debit card they are going to penalize me and charge an extra 50 pence per month. This apparently is in fairness to all their other customers who pay via direct debit. Whilst I have never had any…
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British Gas Maintenance Contract!!!!!!!!!!!
Despite paying £300 per year and having called them out as Combi Boiler not working they have advised we pay for a Magnitiser and pressure clean which may or may not find fault. Total price probably £800. What have I been paying £300 per year for!!!!!! Any advice greatly appreciated.
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Clarks Shoes Online
Would like to say how impressed I was with the service provided by Clarks Shoes online. I ordered a pair of casual shoes on Sunday afternoon and they were delivered on :j Tuesday morning. It was a pain free experience and I'll certainly be using their site again. Unfortunately, the experience in my local Clarks shoe shop…
