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Alkaline battery recharger/conditioners -are they any good?
We seem to be getting through AA batteries at an astounding rate. We DO use rechargeable but they are expensive and take time to charge. They always seem to be flat just when you need them so you end up using regular batteries while the others are recharging. Consequently, as we have so many gadgets that need alkaline…
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Harveys Furniture
I know, I should've known better, but I bought a sofa from Harveys in July. Today was the delivery date, confirmed by text message. Stayed in all morning waiting for the van, no sofa. Customer services can't even give me a new delivery date. Anyone thinking of buying from them, please, please search this site for other…
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Renault massively overcharging for a car battery
My car wouldn't start without being jumped, after which it would run perfectly but then fail to start the next day. I rang the dealers who are just round the corner (Renault). "That'll be £27.43" says they. "For the battery?" says I. "Oh no, that's just to check if it's the battery that's the problem. If you need a new…
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Virgin Media - Incompetence
This is a vent in case anyone was wondering. I recently needed to set up a home broadband supply and after wading through various comparison sites I decided on Virgin as I don't need a home phone line and they had a special offer (which is still running, on their website) for free installation plus £5 a month off the first…
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Ikea letter of complaint
I sent a letter of complaint to ikea about being given foreign currency in my change and I though I would share the reply with all of you ;)
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Quidco
As Browntoa requested, I'm starting a new thread here for people who are getting sick of Quidco's evasion tactics. For new readers of this thread, background information can be found here: http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/showthread.html?t=1898773&goto=newpost Quidco reps are welcome to post as long as actual definitive…
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Sainsbury's - Name and address of someone high up to write to.
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Praise: Drawm Recycle Bins
On Sunday I placed an online order with Drawm for a pair of Twiinbins. On Monday I received both a phone message and text checking the colour required. I didn't reply until late in the evening, but still got a reply confirming that my order would be delivered on Wednesday! And so it has been, no hassle no fuss which is…
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Asda- Something to really complain about
Sort of puts the whole crying because the supermarket cafe has run out of tomato sauce to shame. Now this is something to complain about!…
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main branch of Barclays bank, woefully understaffed (where it counts)
anyone in Brighton who uses the North Street branch will understand my frustrstion, I am sure.. I have one bill to pay at Barclays (to avoid fees), though despite a big revamp (their second?), it seems little or none of the budget was set aside to staff the tills.. though there are plenty of 'customer service' droids, that…
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Do Chemist Assistants know what a Eustachian Tube is?
I went to two chemists this evening asking for something to unblock my Eustachian Tube. At both chemists, the assistants recommended ear wax remover! Now, my rather basic knowledge of anatomy tells me that the Eustachian Tube runs from the middle ear to the pharynx. Just how (& why) would any Chemist's assistant suggest…
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Praise for Russell & Bromely Mcr
Hi I thought that I often moan when I have the need, so I now have the chance to praise, so here goes.... I bought a pair of boots from Russell & Bromely last November, they were the most expensive boots I've EVER bought, but I loved them, they were comfy. When they needed to be re-healed I just took them to a national…
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Police Lost Property craziness....please help!!!
I'm a bit shellshocked, i think i have been a pretty honest chap....but some crazy police policy has really damaged my faith in doing the right thing......but it's not too late yet, and i really hope someone can help. Sadly though i'm going to have to tell you a short story. But the fact it's long enough to bedeemed a…
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Please help test and take part in the Consumer Rights Quiz
Hi all We've launched a new Consumer Rights quiz today, with questions from Consumer Direct as part of National Consumer Week. It'd be great if you'd let us know what you think and report back how many you get :) http://www.moneysavingexpert.com/quiz/consumer/
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my seasons holidays have I won or is it a con?
I just got a letter from my seasons holidays saying I had won a prize worth over £3000 and to phone a freephone nunmber to claim my prize. I will of course phone the number but before I do I want to know if I should hide my credit card first:p and if any others have won or know about the company. I sometimes enter…
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VENT: Stop knocking on my door and disturbing me!
What's with the increase in people knocking on doors to sell something? Last night, I was in the middle of some sewing and heard a knock on my front door. As I was expecting my Avon order I went downstairs only to find a guy with a SCOPE tabard on - asking if I could spare a small amount per month. Now, I donate by DD to a…
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Was I right - Builder didn't turn up twice.
Today I was supposed to have some work done on the house... The Story... Last month I rang a few builders and was quoted £2,500 for the work, which is a reasonable price. He said he would be here on the 5th September. The day before, he rang to say he couldn't make it as a relative had died and he must take a week off to…
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Why stay loyal to Mobile phone firm (vodafone)
Ok, This is sort of a mini rant and I already know the outcome but I want to now why mobile phone companies expect you to stay loyal to them when they offer you the same product but charge you more? I am due a phone upgrade so after some looking around found a deal and phone I like with a well known online retailer and…
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Venture Photography
Saw a stand for Venture photography and ended up buying a £25 voucher. This would give us an hour of studio time and a 7x5" print, plus the chance of buying other pictures. When I asked for a price list, the man didn't have one but said the prices were reasonable and wouldn't tell me any figures. He kept telling me how…
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GCPC Poll - Is "garycoop" the real Gary Cooper
Well here we go , what do you think ? I say , Nope.
